Gujarat to establish India’s first textile university
Q. Which state is planning to set up India’s first textile university?- Published on 29 Aug 16a. Gujarat
b. Rajasthan
c. Odisha
d. West Bengal
ANSWER: Gujarat
Gujarat government is planning to set up India’s first textile University at Surat with investment of INR 800-900 crore.
- Textile industry will support the government in the endeavour
- State government will fund the investment for university which is expected to be operational in 1.5 years
- Aim of the university is to provide support including technology, research and development, skilled manpower and more
- Land has been identified near Surat
- Purpose of the university will be the creation of a complete ecosystem for the textile industry in Gujarat and India
- It will guide the government in policy making for the industry
- University will be spread over 250 acres