Gandhinagar: Gujarat pitched its integrated textile ecosystem and the 1,142-acre PM MITRA Park in Navsari to South Korean manufacturers, seeking investments and technology partnerships in textile machinery, advanced fibres and fabric production.Deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi led a state delegation to Daegu, South Korea’s prominent textile hub, where the Korea Textile Development Institute (KTDI) hosted a Gujarat-Korea textile industry cooperation roundtable as part of preparations for Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027, an official statement said. The visit followed the delegation’s Japan tour.Highlighting the state’s contribution to nearly one-third of India’s man-made fibre production and about 65% of its denim output, Sanghavi said textiles was at the heart of Gujarat’s identity.He said South Korea’s technological expertise and strength in advanced fibres and performance materials could complement Gujarat’s manufacturing capacity and integrated supply chain.Sanghavi invited Korean textile and machinery manufacturers to participate in VGGS 2027 and explore investments and joint ventures in Gujarat. He said the PM MITRA Park would bring spinning, weaving, processing, technical textiles and garmenting under one ecosystem, supported by connectivity through Surat airport, Hazira port and the dedicated freight corridor.Before the roundtable, the delegation visited KTDI’s research and development facilities, pilot infrastructure, and testing and analysis centres, which focused on technical exchange, commercial collaboration, and potential investments.
