Integrated Textile Park to Woo Indian Market

This issue was brought up during the mission of minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection Cader Sayed Hossen in India between February 14 and 18.

It has been decided that India would grant market access to apparel from Mauritius through a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ), similar to what it is providing to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

The setting up of the India-Africa Textile Cluster was also on the agenda.

The minister of Industry stated that the aim of the Integrated Textiles Park is to attract more Indian investment.

He said, “The village will be vertically integrated, starting from the manufacture of cotton to the production of final textile products. We are waiting for first draft also known as the ‘concept paper’ from the Indian counterpart and it is expected to ready in two weeks time.”

He also stated that a plot of land measuring 20 acres has already been identified in La Tour Koenig for the ambitious project.

 “Once we get the green light from India, we will start working on the project,” he added.

Sayed-Hossen further highlighted, “It is difficult for our local products to enter the Indian market as Indian products are good quality and prices are very competitive, through the TRQ, Mauritius will be put at par with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and this will be highly beneficial for our economy.”