Bihar encapsulates a rich cultural legacy and a burgeoning textile industry that’s gaining prominence. Bihar stands as a testament to the country’s rich culture and economic resurgence. Beyond its historical significance and political landscape, Bihar is a treasure trove of diverse traditions, prominently reflected in its vibrant culture and thriving textile industry. Let’s see how the textile industry of the state is rising and what makes Bihar an increasingly attractive destination for setting up manufacturing units.
The Bihar govt. Launched Bihar Textile and Leather Policy, 2022 which provides a wide range of incentives to promote the textile industry of Bihar. Under this policy, there are various provisions and incentives including: capital grant, employment grant, power grant, freight grant, patent grant, and skill development grant. There are provisions like interest subvention on loan, reimbursement on SGST, waiver of stamp duty, registration, and exemption on land conversions.
What makes Bihar better in terms of setting up your manufacturing unit?
Competitive manufacturing cost: Bihar has a huge advantage due to lower wage rates. Because of the low labor cost, the manufacturing cost automatically comes down to very reasonable rates.
Skilled / semi-skilled young manpower: Bihar’s population has the lowest median age (20) – or youngest working-age population – in India. The presence of weaver communities is also an important asset base in terms of the availability of skilled and semi-skilled workers for textile units.
Large and growing market: Bihar is the 3rd most populous state of India with a total population of nearly 14 Crores. The State enjoys a unique location-specific advantage because of its proximity to the vast markets of eastern and northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Availability of raw materials: Bhagalpur cluster holds the 2nd position in India in the production and export of silk fabric. Bhagalpur Silk is GI tagged. Bihar is one of the largest jute-producing states of the country. Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, and Supaul are the major jute-producing districts of the State.
EMPLOYMENT GENERATION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN STATE THROUGH TEXTILE AND LEATHER HUBS ALONG WITH SUPPORT FOR THEIR TECHNICAL TRAINING ASSURES WOMEN EMPOWERMENT. THIS ALSO boosts RURAL ECONOMY
Sustainability is always among the priorities when industrialization in Bihar is talked about. The Textile and Leather hubs not only pulled in women entrepreneurs but created many. Government’s initiatives to support women entrepreneurs include ensuring ease of travel to workplace facilities of creche for childcare, canteen to resolve food concerns, etc. Apart from women entrepreneurs, a significant pool of women workforce has been created with almost 70% workforce being women.
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