To provide better connectivity in the development of PM Mitra Mega Textile and Apparel Park, the Yogi Adityanath Government is preparing to connect Atari village with a four-lane road. This Mega Textile and Apparel Park is being developed in Atari Village located in Malihabad, spanning an area of approximately 1,100 acres.
It is noteworthy that the development of this park is likely to provide employment opportunities to 1 lakh youth. The state government expects investment of more than Rs 10,000 crores in this project. There are plans to equip this park with state-of-the-art facilities to make it globally competitive.
Through the development of the Park, the state government aims to fulfill all the needs of traders related to the textile industry under one roof, reducing the industry’s costs. Manufacturers will be provided with a basic infrastructure according to standards for exports.
As per the guidelines received by the additional chief secretary, Handloom and Textile Industry department, a four-lane road of 14.280 kilometre will be constructed between outer ring road (Ratha underpass) to PM Mitra Park and an 8.8 kilometre road from Ratha underpass to IIM will be widened at a cost of Rs 454.34 crore. This proposal was sent to the Public Works Department, Lucknow, by the chief engineer (Central Region) on November 2 for which the inspection is underway at the headquarters level.
The Atari village of Lucknow has been selected keeping in mind the connectivity with Lucknow, Sitapur and Hardoi. Railway connectivity is also excellent, with Malihabad Railway Station just 16 km away and Lucknow Railway Station 40 km far.
Moreover, the Lucknow International Airport is 45 km from the Atari, the dedicated freight corridor Kanpur node is at a distance of 95 km and Dadri Terminal is at a distance of 500 km. Also, the Inland Container Depot is located 111 km away in Kanpur. The park is proposed to be developed on PPP mode with core infrastructure to be constructed with Rs 500 crore, while a provision of Rs 300 cr has been made for manufacturing units.
Notably, the construction of the park is divided into three parts to provide modern facilities – common infrastructure, social infrastructure and premium space. The common infrastructure includes a road network, 24×7 power supply, water supply, warehouse, zero liquid discharge effluent treatment plant, training and skill development facility, administrative building, product display facility and testing laboratory along with exhibition centre etc. Similarly, social infrastructure includes worker hostels, housing zones, medical facilities, commercial and recreational facilities, open spaces and parks, security, etc. Likewise, premium space includes industrial plots and plug and industrial sheds.
