Cluster Development

Cluster development in India follows a "Shared Infrastructure" model to unlock economies of scale for fragmented industries. The strategy focuses on co-locating interconnected units (agglomeration) to provide common facilities (Testing Labs, Effluent Treatment, Logistics), thereby reducing production costs and integrating "islands of excellence" into global value chains.

Cluster Constituents

  • Traditional Artisans: Weavers, bamboo craftsmen, and beekeepers organized under SFURTI.
  • Textile Majors: Integrated units (spinning to garmenting) utilizing PM MITRA parks.
  • General Engineering MSMEs: Small units sharing high-cost machinery via Common Facility Centres (CFCs).
  • Agro-Entrepreneurs: Beneficiaries of food processing clusters linking farm-gate to retail.

Strategic Enablers & Operational Missions

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