The MLFAC (Mega Leather, Footwear, and Accessories Cluster) Industrial Park aims to boost the leather industry in Panapakkam through several strategic initiatives and features:
1. Establishing a Strategic Location
- Proximity to Key Markets: Located about 100 kilometers from Chennai, the park provides easy access to ports, airports, and other logistics hubs, essential for export-driven industries.
- Synergy with Existing Clusters: The park is situated near prominent leather hubs like Ambur, Vaniyambadi, and Vellore, enabling collaboration, sharing of resources, and knowledge transfer among industries.
2. Modern Infrastructure
- World-Class Facilities: The park includes well-laid roads, power supply, water resources, effluent treatment plants, and waste management systems, creating an enabling environment for industrial operations.
- Land and Space Availability: Spanning 250 acres, it offers adequate space for large-scale leather and footwear manufacturing units.
3. Economic Incentives and Policy Support
- Incentives for Businesses: Backed by the Tamil Nadu Footwear and Leather Products Policy 2022, the park provides financial and non-financial incentives to businesses, encouraging investment in the region.
- Policy-Driven Growth: The policy aims to attract ₹20,000 crore in investments and create employment for 2 lakh people by 2025.
4. Promotion of Value Addition
- Vertical Integration: The park encourages the establishment of units producing components like soles, heels, and synthetic materials, reducing import dependency and boosting local manufacturing.
- Focus on Export-Oriented Units: By supporting high-quality production for international markets, the park enhances the global competitiveness of Tamil Nadu’s leather sector.
5. Employment Generation
- Job Opportunities: The park is projected to generate over 20,000 jobs, with a significant emphasis on empowering women in the workforce.
- Skill Development: Training programs and workshops are expected to upskill the local population, enhancing productivity and expertise in leather manufacturing.
6. Environmental Sustainability
- Effluent Treatment Systems: Advanced waste and water management systems ensure compliance with environmental regulations, making the park eco-friendly.
- Sustainable Practices: Industries are encouraged to adopt environmentally responsible methods, which can attract global buyers focused on sustainability.
7. Investment Magnet
- Foreign and Domestic Investments: The park is designed to attract investments from domestic and international leather and footwear companies, positioning Tamil Nadu as a global hub for the leather industry.
8. Export Competitiveness
- Boost to Exports: With modern facilities and strategic connectivity, the park aims to enhance export volumes and improve the quality of leather goods.
By addressing infrastructure, policy, skill development, and sustainability, the MLFAC Industrial Park creates a robust ecosystem for leather and footwear industries, aiming to make Panapakkam a significant hub in India’s leather sector.
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