Textile cluster faces encroachment hurdle

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February 06, 2023 Indore: Encroachment on land proposed for textile cluster at Sukhpuri in Burhanpur has delayed development work, claimed industrialists urging local administration and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) department to intervene.
The MSME department has proposed to develop a textile cluster at an estimated cost of Rs 56 crore on 63 hectare at Sukhpuri village in Burhanpur. The cluster will be developed under MP government’s new policy described under MSME Rule 2021.
Burhanpur Sukhpuri Textile Cluster Association director Prashant Shorff said, “Development work at proposed textile cluster can start once issues are addressed. We have raised concern regarding encroachment on proposed land to the local administration and MSME department. The district collector has assured full cooperation to clear the encroachment from the proposed site. The land also has very deep pits that needs to be levelled.”
A 12-member Special Purpose Vehicle has been incorporated for the textile cluster. The cluster is expected to attract an investment of over Rs 800 crore and generate employment for more than 7000 people. In the cluster, 225 textile and related industries are expected to come up, according to District Trade and Industries Centre.

An official from the MSME department wishing anonymity said, “We are in touch with industries and the work on four proposed clusters are at different stages. All these clusters will be developed in phases and we are working on issues to expedite the work.”
The state government will contribute up to 60 per cent of the development cost or Rs 20 crore for developing the cluster. Industries said, we had to select land from available options, but government should intervene so that the development work can start.
Shroff said, “Burhanpur is a hub for power looms and thousands of cottage, micro and small industries. The cluster will help in giving a level playing field to small units by cutting down on operational cost and use of advanced technology support.”

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