Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates PM MITRA Park in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
25 September 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation stone, inaugurated development works in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Highlighting the rich tradition of Maheshwari textiles in Madhya Pradesh, noting that Devi Ahilyabai Holkar had given the Maheshwari saree a new dimension, the PM recalled the recent celebration of her 300th birth anniversary and stated that her legacy is now being advanced through the PM MITRA Park in Dhar. Narendra Modi explained that the park will provide easy access to essential weaving materials like cotton and silk, simplify quality checks, and enhance market connectivity. He emphasized that spinning, designing, processing, and export will all take place within the same facility, making the entire textile value chain available at one location. He reiterated the government’s commitment to the 5F vision for the textile industry – Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion and Fashion to Foreign -ensuring a faster and more seamless journey from production to global markets.
Noting that approximately 1,300 acres of land have been allocated for the PM MITRA Park in Dhar, with over 80 industrial units already allotted, the Prime Minister stated that infrastructure development and factory construction will proceed simultaneously. The park is expected to generate three lakh new employment opportunities. Shri Modi emphasized that the park will significantly reduce logistics and manufacturing costs, making Indian products more affordable and globally competitive. He extended special congratulations to the people of Madhya Pradesh for this initiative and informed that the government is planning to establish six more PM MITRA Parks across the country.
In line with his 5F Vision – Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign, Prime Minister inaugurated the PM MITRA Park in Dhar. Spread over more than 2,150 acres, the park will be equipped with world-class facilities, including Common Effluent Treatment Plant, solar power plant, modern roads among others making it an ideal industrial township. It will also significantly benefit the cotton growers in the region by enhancing farmers’ income by providing better value for their produce.
Various textile companies have committed investment proposals worth over Rs.23,140 crore, paving the way for new industries and large-scale employment. It will generate nearly 3 lakh employment opportunities while significantly boosting exports.
