A three-day garment fair, organized in Ahmedabad by the Gujarat Garment Manufacturers' Association (GGMA), was inaugurated today by Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
Around 150 garment manufacturers have participated in the fair which is in its 14th year of inception. However, compared to previous years, this year's event is bigger both in terms of size and participants. The crowd-puller this year is a fashion show where manufacturers would be able to present their products.
Using the fair as a platform, GGMA members hope to revive their oft-repeated demand of setting up an apparel park by converting defunct Ahmedabad's textile mills into an apparel zone.
According to GGMA, this would pull more buyers to a single location rather than companies scouting different areas for the same purpose.
Sources said that when GGMA reiterated their demand four months back, the Government asked them to choose a location where about 500 units could be housed in one area.
Meanwhile, PEE GEE Fabrics Pvt Ltd has reportedly made moves to set up an apparel park in GIDC notified area of Ahmedabad.
Further, it is also learnt that a total of 53 garment and textile companies have applied and this apparel park may attract a total investment of Rs 230 crores.
Closed Abica Mills land has also been converted into an apparel park and about 40 companies are likely to move in as SEZ policy has recently been cleared after the usual hiccups.
Around 150 garment manufacturers have participated in the fair which is in its 14th year of inception. However, compared to previous years, this year's event is bigger both in terms of size and participants. The crowd-puller this year is a fashion show where manufacturers would be able to present their products.
Using the fair as a platform, GGMA members hope to revive their oft-repeated demand of setting up an apparel park by converting defunct Ahmedabad's textile mills into an apparel zone.
According to GGMA, this would pull more buyers to a single location rather than companies scouting different areas for the same purpose.
Sources said that when GGMA reiterated their demand four months back, the Government asked them to choose a location where about 500 units could be housed in one area.
Meanwhile, PEE GEE Fabrics Pvt Ltd has reportedly made moves to set up an apparel park in GIDC notified area of Ahmedabad.
Further, it is also learnt that a total of 53 garment and textile companies have applied and this apparel park may attract a total investment of Rs 230 crores.
Closed Abica Mills land has also been converted into an apparel park and about 40 companies are likely to move in as SEZ policy has recently been cleared after the usual hiccups.
