Rajasthan is likely to secure one of the seven mega textile parks the Indian government announced in the Union Budget 2026–27, officials confirmed on Saturday, signalling a potential boost to the state’s manufacturing and export prospects.
The push comes after the Union Budget unveiled plans to establish seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks across the country, part of a broader strategy to strengthen India’s textile sector and enhance competitiveness on the global stage. These parks form a key component of the Budget’s manufacturing and exports agenda, which also includes incentives for chemical parks and frontier manufacturing sectors.
A delegation from the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), led by chairman A Shaktivel, recently visited Kota to assess the region’s suitability for hosting one of the parks. Government sources say Rajasthan’s diversified industrial base, established textile clusters and export potential position it favourably in the selection process.
At a meeting in Jaipur, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas emphasised the opportunity for local exporters to capitalise on ongoing trade negotiations with the United Kingdom, European Union and United States to expand international sales. He also called on industry to increase participation in global apparel shows, including in the US and Europe.
Srinivas noted the strength of Rajasthan’s existing textile infrastructure, pointing to established centres in Jaipur, Pali, Kishangarh and Bhilwara as assets that could underpin further growth. He highlighted the employment potential of the sector, suggesting that an additional US $ 1 billion in exports could create around 1 million jobs.
The PM MITRA parks are envisaged as integrated hubs for the entire textile value chain, potentially attracting substantial investment and bolstering domestic and export manufacturing capacity. State authorities have expressed readiness to facilitate any operational requirements should Rajasthan be chosen as a host state.
The Budget’s textile measures are part of a wider impetus towards industrial expansion in Rajasthan, which state leaders say they are prepared to leverage through targeted incentives and policy support.
