"Government is committed to improve textiles production in the state. Issues of livelihood are integral to the sector as it is the second biggest employment generator in the country after agriculture," Rao said.
The modernisation of the New Bhopal Textile Mill was undertaken for development along with Burhanpur Tapti Mills by the National Textile Corporation (NTC).
"I am sure that with the support of the Textiles Ministry, the New Bhopal Textile Mills will prove to be a catalyst of industrial development in the region," the minister added.
"This resulted in increase of production from 1,800 kg per day to 5,000 kg, which meant that even after providing Modified Voluntary Retirement Scheme (MVRS) to surplus workers, about 380 workers started getting wages everyday, which invariably secured employment for about 600 local families in the long run," Rao said.
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In order to utilise the promise shown by the New Bhopal Textile Mill, its production and ability of workers, the NTC has approved the second phase of modernisation, the minister said.
"The government is committed to improve textiles production in the state. Issues of livelihood are integral to the sector as it is the second biggest employment generator in the country after agriculture," an official release said.
Speaking on the occasion, State Urban Administration and Development Minister Babulal Gaur emphasised on the need to revive closed textile mills in Madhya Pradesh for the benefit of weavers.