Central government's PM Mitra Scheme has moved well past the planning stage in 2026, with all seven mega textile park sites finalised across the country. Textiles Ministry confirmed in a Rajya Sabha reply in March 2026 that no new parks are being added right now, and the focus has shifted fully to building out these seven parks under a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore. The central govt. had first approved this scheme back in October 2021.
Detailed Project Reports worth Rs. 5,567 crore have already been cleared for three of these greenfield parks. Two of them, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and Navsari in Gujarat, also cleared a big approval from the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) in June 2026. This article covers where all seven PM Mitra parks are coming up, how the funding works, and how much progress has been made so far.
What is PM Mitra Scheme 2026
PM Mitra stands for Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel. Cabinet approved it in October 2021 to build seven mega textile parks that bring together the whole textile value chain, from raw cotton to finished garments and exports, at single locations. Government describes this as the "farm to fibre to factory to fashion to foreign" approach.
Each PM Mitra park needs at least 1,000 acres of land and comes with plug and play infrastructure, so investors do not have to worry about basic groundwork like power, water, and roads. Government expects these seven parks together to bring in around Rs. 70,000 crore in investment and create close to 20 lakh jobs, both direct and indirect, once fully running.
PM Mitra Park Locations Finalised in 2026
Seven states were picked for PM Mitra parks based on land availability and existing textile industry presence. Some are greenfield parks built from scratch on fresh land, while others are brownfield parks coming up on existing industrial sites.
- Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar) - a greenfield site picked for the state's strong existing textile base.
- Telangana (Warangal) - a brownfield park that will make use of existing industrial infrastructure.
- Gujarat (Navsari) - a greenfield park spread over about 1,142 acres, with its Detailed Project Report already cleared and bid documents approved for private developers.
- Karnataka (Kalaburagi) - a greenfield park of about 1,000 acres, also covered under the approved Detailed Project Report.
- Madhya Pradesh (Dhar) - the first PM Mitra park where ground work had started earliest among the seven.
- Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) - a greenfield park of about 1,000 acres, with bid documents cleared for private developers in mid-2026.
- Maharashtra (Amravati) - a brownfield textile park being built up under the scheme.
Government has made it clear that no new sites are being added beyond these seven for now. That said, Union Budget 2026-27 announced a separate scheme for setting up mega textile parks in what is called challenge mode, where states will compete to host new parks. Ministry has started stakeholder talks with state governments on this newer scheme, so more details on it should follow later in 2026.
Latest Progress on PM Mitra Parks (2026)
Work on the ground has picked up through 2026. Detailed Project Reports worth Rs. 5,567 crore have been finalised for three greenfield parks, Lucknow, Kalaburagi and Navsari, and investor interest in just these three sites has already crossed Rs. 20,054 crore, as per Textiles Ministry officials.
Lucknow and Navsari cleared a bigger hurdle in June 2026, when PPPAC approved their bid documents. Both parks will be built under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer model, with private developers holding the concession for up to 50 years.
Lucknow park spans 1,000 acres and will be developed through a joint company owned 51% by the Uttar Pradesh government and 49% by the central government, at an estimated capital cost of around Rs. 1,946 crore. Navsari park in Gujarat covers about 1,142 acres and carries an estimated cost of around Rs. 3,209 crore. Together, these two parks alone are expected to draw close to Rs. 20,000 crore in investment and create around 1 lakh direct and 2 lakh indirect jobs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM Mitra) |
| Launched By | Ministry of Textiles, Government of India |
| Cabinet Approval | October 2021 |
| Total Outlay | Rs. 4,445 crore (up to 2027-28) |
| Number of Parks | 7 sites finalised, no new parks planned currently |
| Locations | Virudhnagar (TN), Warangal (Telangana), Navsari (Gujarat), Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Dhar (MP), Lucknow (UP), Amravati (Maharashtra) |
| Expected Investment | Around Rs. 70,000 crore |
| Expected Jobs | Close to 20 lakh direct and indirect jobs |
| Official Website | texmin.gov.in/about-pm-mitra |
Funding Under PM Mitra Scheme
Ministry of Textiles gives Development Capital Support of up to Rs. 800 crore per park for greenfield projects and up to Rs. 500 crore per park for brownfield projects, based on actual project cost. State governments, on their end, provide land and the outside connectivity infrastructure needed to link parks up to the highway or rail network.
Businesses that set up as the first movers in a park, called anchor units, and hire at least 100 people also get competitive incentive support from the government. This is separate from the existing PLI scheme for man made fibre and technical textiles, so a company can apply for both if it qualifies.
What PM Mitra Parks Will Include
Government wants each PM Mitra park to work as a fully integrated textile hub rather than just a plot of factory sheds. Along with production units, these parks will house support facilities that most standalone textile clusters do not have.
- Common service centres and design centres for smaller manufacturers who cannot afford their own.
- Research and training facilities to help workers pick up new skills, alongside schemes like Samarth Scheme that already trains textile workers across the country.
- Housing and medical facilities for workers living on or near the park premises.
- Inland container terminals and logistics warehouses to cut down transport time for exports.
Background
Textile and apparel industry in India comes second only to agriculture in terms of employment. It gives direct work to 4.5 crore people and supports 6 crore more in allied industries, as per Invest India figures. India's textile and apparel sector adds about 5% to the country's GDP and around 12% of its export earnings.
Before PM Mitra, the textile value chain was scattered across the country. Cotton grew in Gujarat and Maharashtra, spinning happened in Tamil Nadu, processing in Rajasthan and Gujarat, garmenting around Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Kolkata, and exports moved out of Mumbai and Kandla. PM Mitra parks try to bring most of this chain under one roof to cut logistics costs and help India compete better against countries like China, Bangladesh and Vietnam.
FAQ's
How many PM Mitra parks are being built right now
Seven parks have been finalised across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Government has confirmed no new parks are being added beyond these seven at the moment.
Which PM Mitra parks have made the most progress in 2026
Lucknow, Kalaburagi and Navsari are ahead of the other four, with Detailed Project Reports already cleared. Lucknow and Navsari have gone a step further, with bid documents for private developers approved by PPPAC in June 2026.
Who develops PM Mitra parks
Parks are developed by Master Developers chosen through a public private partnership, under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer model. State governments hold a stake in the joint company along with the central government and give land plus outside connectivity support.
How much money does the government give per park
Development Capital Support goes up to Rs. 800 crore per park for greenfield projects and up to Rs. 500 crore per park for brownfield projects, depending on actual project cost. Anchor units that hire at least 100 people can also get separate incentive support.
Is PM Mitra Scheme meant for individual citizens to apply
No. This scheme is for businesses, developers and state governments involved in setting up textile infrastructure. Individual job seekers benefit indirectly once these parks start hiring workers.
Source / Reference Link: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245979