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Maharashtra Unveils ‘Farm to Foreign’ Plan to Boost Textile Exports
Maharashtra wants to turn more of its farm products into clothing and other textile goods.
The plan is called ‘Farm to Foreign’ because it aims to sell these products around the world.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the state wants farmers, factories, designers and businesses to work together.
New textile parks and clusters are expected to create jobs and attract investment.
The state also wants textile factories to be environmentally friendly, digital and open about their work.
Women may receive tailoring and garment-making training to help them find jobs or start businesses.
Traditional products such as Paithani sarees and Kolhapuri footwear will also be promoted abroad.
Better roads, airports and ports are intended to help products reach customers faster.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Maharashtra’s ‘Farm to Foreign’ initiative will connect farmers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and the global fashion industry.
The state is pursuing a ‘Five F’ approach spanning farm production, fibre, factories, fashion and foreign markets.
PM MITRA Park in Nagpur and the Amravati Textile Cluster are expected to support investment, employment and textile-sector growth.
Maharashtra is promoting green, digital and transparent manufacturing alongside garment clusters in Ichalkaranji, Solapur and Bhiwandi.
The state plans to promote products such as Paithani sarees and Kolhapuri footwear internationally and improve connectivity through major infrastructure projects.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the initiative and described the state’s textile plans.
- What
- The ‘Farm to Foreign’ initiative aims to connect agricultural production with textile manufacturing, fashion and international exports.
- Where
- The initiative concerns Maharashtra, with projects and textile centres including Nagpur, Amravati, Ichalkaranji, Solapur and Bhiwandi.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday at the ‘Farm to Foreign Conclave 2026’.
- Why
- The state aims to increase textile exports, create employment, attract investment and establish globally recognised ‘Made in Maharashtra’ products.
Key facts
- Initiative
- ‘Farm to Foreign’
- Approach
- The state’s ‘Five F’ approach covers Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion and Fashion to Foreign.
- Major projects
- PM MITRA Park in Nagpur and the Amravati Textile Cluster
- Garment centres
- Ichalkaranji, Solapur and Bhiwandi
- Traditional products
- Paithani sarees and Kolhapuri footwear
- Women’s skills
- Modern tailoring and garment-making training linked to initiatives under the ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme
- Connectivity projects
- Samruddhi Mahamarg, Navi Mumbai International Airport and JNPA port
Quotes
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, India
“We are not merely producing textiles from Maharashtra’s cotton; we are weaving the future of a developed India. We aim to see ‘Made in Maharashtra’ products on fashion shelves in London, New York and Paris in the near future.”
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