Dhar, Sept. 16 -- In a major boost to India's textile sector, over 114 textile and apparel manufacturers from Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have pledged investments exceeding Rs 23,000 crore in the country's first PM Mega Integrated Textile and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park, coming up in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.

The park will be inaugurated by Narendra Modi on September 17, coinciding with his birthday.

Industry players see the state's strategic location, strong cotton production base, and supportive industrial climate as crucial advantages that can help overcome global trade challenges and boost both domestic manufacturing and exports.

They believe the park's world-class infrastructure will streamline supply...