Odisha offers land for 'Jockey' garments unit in outreach to textile sector

Move follows offers made to Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd and Shahi Exports; study says state is emerging as a top destination for apparels in the country

Odisha's attempts to lure investors in textiles and apparel, one of its six identified focus sectors, is gaining traction. After playing host to the units of Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd (ABFRL) and the export oriented firm Shahi Exports, the state government is wooing Jockey India to set up its manufacturing base.

Jockey India, publicly listed as Page Industries, is in talks with state officials for a garment making unit. Jockey plans to manufacture its available range of apparel from the Odisha facility. The company has proposed to invest Rs 120 crore on the unit that will generate employment for