#Odisha: The Next Apparel Manufacturing Powerhouse of India!** #bhubaneswarbuzz

Did you know that Odisha is attracting apparel manufacturers looking for lower production costs, a reliable workforce, and new growth opportunities? According to a recent report in *Mint*, rising labour costs and worker shortages in traditional manufacturing hubs like Bengaluru, Chennai, Tiruppur, and the National Capital Region are encouraging companies to explore states like Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. And Odisha is increasingly becoming part of this opportunity. Companies including **KPR Mill, Gokaldas Exports, and Page Industries** are expanding their manufacturing footprint. The report also highlights KPR Mill’s investment of **₹450 crore in a new Odisha unit**, expected to become operational in the first quarter of financial year 2028–29. Why Odisha? Competitive labour costs, a growing workforce, supportive state incentives, and opportunities to build stronger local supply chains. The apparel and textile industry is a major employment generator. As more investments arrive, Odisha has the potential to create jobs, support local businesses, and strengthen its manufacturing ecosystem. The journey to becoming one of India’s leading apparel manufacturing destinations is underway. The next chapter could bring more factories, more jobs, and more opportunities for the people of Odisha. **Skilled People. Strong Industries. A Brighter Odisha.** You are watching Bhubaneswar Buzz — Stories That Inspire.