TEXTILES

• Presence of complete value chain from fiber to fashion

• Rajasthan is the 4th largest cotton producing state in the country with ~ 27.12 (lakh bales) in FY 2023
• Rajasthan is the largest producer of polyester viscose suiting, polyester viscos yarn, synthetic suiting material and wool
• Rajasthan leads by a significant margin, making it the largest wool-producing state in the country with a share of 46%
• The state is also home to world famous textiles techniques - Bandhani, Leheriya, Kota Doriya and Appiqu

• Textile Parks and Industrial Estates: Rajasthan has established several textile parks and industrial estates that provide common facilities, testing labs, and research centers. These infrastructural investments help boost industry growth, efficiency, and competitiveness. The state has around three (3) Completed Parks under SITP Scheme: Next Gen Textile Park Pvt Ltd - Pali, Kishangarh Hi-Tech Textile Weaving Park - Ajmer, Jaipur Integrated Texcraft Park - Jaipur
• 4 well-developed textile hubs present in Bhilwara, Jaipur, Pali and Balotra
• New textile zones are coming up at Bhilwara and Jodhpur. 410+ well developed industrial areas with 10K hectares of industrial land available (#4 in India)

All major locations in the state are well connected to domestic and export markets through all modes.

• Rajasthan provides access to around 40% of India's market in the neighboring states and also serve as an indispensable medium of transport between North-Indian states and the ports on the Western coastline of India.
• Rajasthan has 3rd Largest network of national highways with 20 major National Highways, 2nd largest rail network in India, providing easy access to major ports such as Mundra Port and JNPT, nine Inland Container Depots, one Air Cargo Complex as well as seven airports with direct international and national connectivity.
• Further, over 58% of State's area within Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

• Universities: There are 52 private universities and 31 state funded universities and 1 Central University.
• Central Government Institutes: around 15 institutes such as Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, etc.
• Technical Institutes: The state is home to numerous technical institutes, including prestigious ones like the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur and Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIT) - Kota
• Highly skilled young talent emerging from institutes such as NIFT Jodhpur, Indian Institute of Crafts & Design (IICD) - Jaipur, Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Jodhpur,
• Availability of Manpower - Pool of a large young trained workforce with 62% of Indian population in the working age group of 15 to 59 years

• Support offered under schemes available for skilling, and infrastructure and technological development.