Bihar Government’s Vision to Transform State into Textile and Leather Industry Hub | Patna News – Times of India
Patna: In a bid to make Bihar a prominent hub for textile and leather industries with a focus on sustainable and eco-friendly practices, a delegation from the department of industries recently visited Tamil Nadu, one of India’s leading industrial states, to study successful models and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The delegation visited Tiruppur, a global centre for textile manufacturing, and interacted with industry leaders and experts. The focus was on understanding advanced technologies, efficient manufacturing processes and sustainability practices that have propelled Tiruppur to global prominence.
Alok Ranjan Ghosh, Bihar’s director of industries, said, “Our visit to Tiruppur equipped us with knowledge to replicate successful models in Bihar. By enabling a conducive environment through infrastructure, policy support and incentives, we aim to transform Bihar into a hub for textiles and generate large-scale employment opportunities.”
Sustainability is at the heart of Bihar’s industrial ambitions. In line with this, the delegation also visited Ranipet in Tamil Nadu to study the ‘zero liquid discharge’ (ZLD) plant. Officials there demonstrated how tannery wastewater is treated and 85% of it is recycled for reuse. Such innovative technologies could play a vital role in Bihar’s emerging leather sector.
The delegation held discussions with Selvam, executive director of the Council of Leather Exports (CLE) in Chennai, to explore growth opportunities in Bihar’s leather industry. The state is positioning itself to attract investments by offering facilities like plug-and-play infrastructure. For instance, BIADA recently allocated 72,000sqft of industrial sheds to R K Industries, a 50-year-old garment manufacturing company catering to premium global brands, at Sikandarpur Industrial Area in Patna’s Bihta.
The Bihar govt’s multi-pronged strategy includes improving industrial infrastructure, adopting green technologies and implementing industry-friendly policies.
The delegation visited Tiruppur, a global centre for textile manufacturing, and interacted with industry leaders and experts. The focus was on understanding advanced technologies, efficient manufacturing processes and sustainability practices that have propelled Tiruppur to global prominence.
Alok Ranjan Ghosh, Bihar’s director of industries, said, “Our visit to Tiruppur equipped us with knowledge to replicate successful models in Bihar. By enabling a conducive environment through infrastructure, policy support and incentives, we aim to transform Bihar into a hub for textiles and generate large-scale employment opportunities.”
Sustainability is at the heart of Bihar’s industrial ambitions. In line with this, the delegation also visited Ranipet in Tamil Nadu to study the ‘zero liquid discharge’ (ZLD) plant. Officials there demonstrated how tannery wastewater is treated and 85% of it is recycled for reuse. Such innovative technologies could play a vital role in Bihar’s emerging leather sector.
The delegation held discussions with Selvam, executive director of the Council of Leather Exports (CLE) in Chennai, to explore growth opportunities in Bihar’s leather industry. The state is positioning itself to attract investments by offering facilities like plug-and-play infrastructure. For instance, BIADA recently allocated 72,000sqft of industrial sheds to R K Industries, a 50-year-old garment manufacturing company catering to premium global brands, at Sikandarpur Industrial Area in Patna’s Bihta.
The Bihar govt’s multi-pronged strategy includes improving industrial infrastructure, adopting green technologies and implementing industry-friendly policies.
