Can Madhya Pradesh Become India’s Next Textile Growth Engine? Indore-Dhar Region Emerges as New Hub
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-27 13:07:12
Can Madhya Pradesh Become India's Next Textile Growth Engine?
The Indore-Dhar region is rapidly emerging as a new hub for the textile and apparel industry.
The Indore-Dhar region of Madhya Pradesh is fast emerging as a key center for the country's textile and apparel industry. Traditionally known for agriculture and general manufacturing, this region is now developing a comprehensive textile ecosystem. The PM MITRA Park, currently being developed at Bhaisola near Badnagar, is playing a pivotal role in this transformation.
Spanning approximately 2,156 acres, this integrated textile park is being developed with an estimated investment of around ₹2,063 crore. Reports indicate that investment proposals exceeding ₹20,000 crore have already been received for the project. In the initial phase, over 1,100 acres of land have been allocated to companies. Given the growing interest from investors, the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) is preparing for the next phase of land allocation.
Once fully developed, the park is expected to generate more than 46,000 employment opportunities. Its objective is to integrate various activities across the textile value chain—such as fiber, yarn, and fabric production, processing, and garment manufacturing—into a single ecosystem.
Infrastructure facilities such as internal roads, water supply, and drainage systems are being developed within the park, alongside an effluent treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, common facility center, testing facilities, incubation support, and plug-and-play manufacturing spaces. These amenities can help companies reduce both the time required to commence production and initial setup costs.
The project is also expected to boost the development of ancillary industries and supply chains in the surrounding area. The presence of companies like Arvind Group, OFB Tech, and Jhil in the region is likely to strengthen the textile cluster. Improved road and logistics connectivity can provide the region with better access to key markets and export hubs via the national highway network and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. A visit by an industrial delegation from Taiwan signals growing interest among foreign investors.
However, the project's long-term success will depend on effective implementation, the development of a skilled workforce, robust supply chains, and the ability to attract export-oriented companies. If these challenges are effectively addressed, the Indore-Dhar region could transform Madhya Pradesh into India's next major textile growth engine.
