Pali textiles cluster (Rajasthan)

Introduction

An important textile processing MSME cluster is located in Pali (Rajasthan). The development of the MSMEs was spurred by the establishment, in 1940, of a composite textile mill, Maharaja Shri Ummed Mills. Initially, the units processed only cotton fabric. Today, the units also process voile, poplin, polyester and polyester–cotton (PC) fabric.

Products manufactured

Blouse and petticoat pieces, saris, turbans, printed poplin, African prints

Number of MSMEs

350

Energy consumption

High

Main fuels

Diesel, residual pet coke, biomass briquettes, wood, electricity

Production & turnover

5.5 million running metres daily

Total energy consumption (toe)

176891

Leading industry association(s)

• Rajasthan Textile and Hand Processors Association (RTHPA)

Energy efficiency initiatives

BEE-SME Program https://beeindia.gov.in/sites/default/files/ctools/BEE%20SME%20SCHEME.pdf

Cluster manual

http://www.sameeeksha.org/pdf/dpr/Pali_Textile.pdf

Other resources

http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/DIPR_Pali.pdf

Source: Data pertains to 2010-11, collected primarily under the BEE-SME program