The Chhattisgarh Government signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) during FAB Show 2025 in Mumbai to establish a Textile & Apparel Facilitation Centre in Raipur, furthering the state’s industrial vision under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai.
The initiative aims to enhance investments, employment, and industrial competitiveness in Chhattisgarh, positioning it as an emerging textile hub. The MoU outlines key action points:
Establishment of a CMAI office in Raipur
Promotion of Chhattisgarh’s industrial policies among manufacturers
Market linkage support for local apparel MSMEs
Chief Minister Sai emphasized the State’s continued support for the MSME sector, mentioning the ₹271 crore NIFT campus coming up in Raipur and industry-friendly incentives for units employing 1,000+ locals. He stated, “With a conducive environment, skilled workforce, and strong connectivity, Chhattisgarh is ready to become a manufacturing powerhouse.”
CMAI President Mr. Santosh Katariya expressed optimism about the collaboration, calling Chhattisgarh “a promising frontier” for the apparel sector. He added, “This MoU will open up new avenues of growth and policy engagement, while connecting local players with national markets.”
Present at the MoU signing were top State officials including Shri Amitabh Jain, Chief Secretary; Shri Rajat Kumar, Industries Secretary; and Shri Subodh Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary to the CM. CMAI dignitaries included Ankur Gadia, Vice President and Naveen Sainani, Hon. General Secretary & FAB Show Chairman.
The MoU was signed during the 5th CMAI FAB Show, India’s largest B2B sourcing platform for fabrics and accessories. As a State Partner, Chhattisgarh also hosted a dedicated pavilion promoting its “Business Made Easy” initiative and showcasing its apparel sector’s potential.
