| Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| PM Mitra Park Inauguration | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the PM Mitra Park in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Objective | To revitalize India's textile sector by creating an integrated textile ecosystem. |
| PM Mitra Scheme | Aims to establish seven integrated textile parks across India to strengthen the textile value chain. |
| Functions of PM Mitra Park | - Supports spinning, dyeing, designing, processing, and exports.- Facilitates cotton (kapas) and silk (resham) availability.- Provides quality checks and market expansion opportunities.- Enhances India's global textile competitiveness. |
| Employment Opportunities | Expected to create thousands of jobs, especially for rural and semi-urban youth in Madhya Pradesh. |
| Cultural Significance | - Maheshwari sarees revived, inspired by Devi Ahilyabai Holkar's vision.- Connects traditional weavers with modern markets. |
| Economic Impact | - Farmers benefit through fair cotton pricing.- Weavers gain access to better infrastructure.- Exports expected to increase.- Encourages textile-based industries in the region. |
| Social Impact | Empowers artisans, weavers, and women in rural India. |
| Key Facts | - Location: Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh.- Scheme: PM Mitra Park.- Historical Figure Honoured: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. |
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