VENUE : An Overview
1. Tirupur – Global Export Leader:
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- Tirupur accounts for nearly 46% of India’s total knitwear exports.
- In FY 2023, the city’s garment exports crossed ₹30,000 crores (approx. $3.6 billion).
- Product Range:
- Produces a wide range of knitwear, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, innerwear, hoodies, sportswear, and children’s apparel. Specializes in eco-friendly and organic cotton garments.
- Employment Hub:
- Employs over 600,000 workers, including both skilled and semi-skilled laborers.
- Sustainability Leadership:
- Known for adopting zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) technology to manage industrial effluents. Increasing focus on sustainable practices and green energy to reduce carbon footprints.
- Industrial Cluster:
- Home to over 10,000 garment manufacturing units ranging from small-scale to large-scale enterprises. Supported by ancillary industries like dyeing, printing, and embroidery.