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 Mills Association (RTMA) http://rtma.in/
Cluster Profile
https://www.sameeeksha.org/pdf/dpr/Pali_Textile.pdf
Source: Data pertains to 2009–10, collected primarily under BEE SME Program