CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Ministry of Textiles has issued a notification to set up 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains Notes: PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park (PM MITRA) is being implemented by Union Ministry of Textiles.

Detailed explanation-3: -National Conference on the PM MITRA scheme was organized by the Ministry of textiles, where many states gave presentations on setting up textiles parks in their respective states. The textile sector has been accorded focus area status in the free trade agreements India is negotiating with countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ministry of Textiles has organized a National Conference on PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme.

Detailed explanation-5: -PM MITRA Parks is envisaged to help India in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (“Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”). PM MITRA is inspired by the 5F vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister.