LUCKNOW, Oct. 5 -- The PM MITRA Park, being developed over 1,000 acres spread across Lucknow and Hardoi districts, has already drawn investment proposals worth over Rs.5,000 crore. The projects are being developed on a total of 1,000 acres, with 730 acres in Lucknow district and 270 acres in Hardoi district, said the state government in a press statement on Saturday. The park is strategically connected, located 45 km from Lucknow Airport, 15 km from Malihabad Railway Station, and 40 km from Lucknow Junction. It is also well connected by road, with the Lucknow-Hardoi-Delhi National Highway just 15 km away and the Outer Ring Road situated 20 km from the site, the statement added. Leading textile brands and companies have signed MoUs with the state government and are set to roll out their projects. The Aditya Birla Group plans to set up spinning and weaving units on 30 acres, while GESL Spinners will establish a technical textile yarn unit on 20 acres, said the government. To facilitate efficient operation and management, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) called 'PM MITRA Park Uttar Pradesh Limited' has been formed. Once completed, the park is projected to attract investments of over Rs.10,000 crore and generate direct and indirect employment for more than 100,000 people. htc...