India’s Bihar state has earmarked a land tract of 115 acres in Bihta on the outskirts of capital Patna to set up an apparel and textiles park, state deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi recently announced. The proposed park forms part of the state policy to promote textiles, leather, information technology and food processing, he said.
Modi was speaking after the inauguration of a three-day fair organized by the Bihar Readymade Garments Association.India's Bihar state has earmarked a land tract of 115 acres in Bihta on the outskirts of capital Patna to set up an apparel and textiles park, state deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi recently announced. The proposed park forms part of the state policy to promote textiles, leather, information technology and food processing, he said.#
Urging readymade garment producers to invest in Bihar, he said the state has immense potential for job creation in this sector as 90 per cent workers employed in this industry in Mumbai and Bengaluru hail from the state, according to a news agency report.
A number of incentives are on offer to those willing to invest in the state, he added. (DS)
Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India