Maharashtra to set up garment park, training centre at Solapur

The Maharashtra government will set up a garment park and a textile training centre with an investment of Rs 500 crore in Solapur.
While inaugurating the 2nd International Uniform and Garment Exhibition in Solapur on Friday, state textile minister Subhash Deshmukh said, "the government has earmarked 50-acre land here to set up a garment park and textile training centre estimated to cost Rs 500 crore."
"The government will provide all the required infrastructure to successfully complete and launch this unique garment park," he said.
"The park will also help to generate employment," Deshmukh said.
The uniforms industry including school, corporate wear and government forces is worth over Rs 18,000 crore, of which nearly Rs 10,000 crore is in the organised sector.

Of the rest, Solapur contributes nearly Rs 1,200 crore with uniforms churned out from around 1,000 plus manufacturing units in the city, employing over 60,000 skilled workers.

"Solapur is set to become a major textiles hub for providing uniforms for the armed forces and police personnel in the country," the minister said.
The Bank of Maharashtra has also announced a special credit scheme which would help the manufacturers and traders, a senior bank official said.
The minister further said all efforts would be taken to brand and market 'Solapur' as uniform hub of the world.