Prayagraj to Get New Industrial Cluster with Job Opportunities

Strategic Insights -

The Uttar Pradesh state government has planned to develop a new industrial cluster in Prayagraj's trans-Ganga region on the land of the defunct Mauaima Cooperative Spinning Mill. The mill, which was once a major producer of cotton yarn, was shut down in 2010 due to neglect and administrative mismanagement. Now, 85.24 acres of land belonging to the mill has been transferred to the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) for the project. The development of the industrial cluster is expected to create thousands of job opportunities for local youth and women, while also opening new avenues for entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways:

  • The state government is planning to develop a new industrial cluster in Prayagraj's trans-Ganga region on the land of the defunct Mauaima Cooperative Spinning Mill, which was shut down in 2010.
  • The 85.24 acres of land belonging to the mill has been transferred to the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) for the project.
  • An MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) cluster will be developed on the land, with a detailed layout plan currently being prepared.
  • A scheme will be launched on the 'Nivesh Mitra' portal to attract investors, and essential industrial service infrastructure will be established, including guest houses, hotels, restaurants, banking services, and transport links.
  • The project is expected to create thousands of job opportunities for local youth and women, while also opening new avenues for entrepreneurship.
  • The land was previously owned by the Mauaima Cooperative Spinning Mill, which was established in 1984 and housed 25,000 spindles at its peak.
  • The mill was known for producing some of the finest cotton yarn in the state, but was completely shut down in August 2010.
  • The redevelopment project will not only provide employment but also promote industrial growth and self-reliance in Prayagraj.

Statistics:

  • 85.24 acres of land belonging to the Mauaima Cooperative Spinning Mill has been transferred to the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA).
  • The mill was established in 1984 and housed 25,000 spindles at its peak.
  • The mill was completely shut down in August 2010.
  • The new industrial cluster is expected to create thousands of job opportunities for local youth and women.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "State to develop industrial cluster on mill land", July 23 (no author mentioned).