Welspun India Limited (WIL), part of the Welspun Group unveiled its new spinning facility at Anjar, Gujarat - the largest under one roof in India. This new, world-class facility at Welspun City, a 2,500 acre township set up in the heart of Anjar was inaugurated by Anandiben Patel, Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat and Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Honourable Minister of State for Textiles (Independent charge), Govt. of India in the presence of Minister of Finance, Planning, E&P Saurabhbhai Patel and other dignitaries. The expansion project reflects the ethos of the Government of Gujarat’s recent ‘Farm-Factory-Fabric-Fashion-Foreign’ Textile Policy, which is aimed at strengthening the entire textile value-chain.
The new facility will be instrumental in doubling spinning capacity to over 3,00,000 spindles, thereby fulfilling nearly 70% of the internal yarn requirements. Further, it will pave way for improvements in the company’s supply chain with lesser dependency on external sourcing. With this development, the company also envisages more emphasis on better quality and increased profitability which in turn will help consolidate its leadership position in the global home textiles industry.
Speaking at the inauguration, Anandiben Patel, Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, said, “Congratulations to Welspun Group for this major achievement which clearly reflects the strong co-operation and support between the State Government and the company. This expansion comes as a major vote of confidence to Gujarat as it will generate employment opportunities and further propel the state government’s vision of generating robust economic growth in years to come.”
Zero defect, zero effect (i.e., creating products without any defects that do not have any adverse impact on the environment) one of Make in India’s core aspects is also being brought to life through this inauguration.
“This expansion of our Anjar Plant is a major milestone that represents our long-term commitment to the Indian economy and the government’s ‘Make In India’ vision. Our core competencies of quality and innovation will get further strengthened through increased self-sufficiency, better quality control and an efficient supply chain that will enable us to take the next leap forward. We are very grateful to the State Government of Gujarat for extending their proactive support as we expand our operations,” said Balkrishna Goenka, Chairman, Welspun Group.
On this occasion, the Honourable Chief Minister also launched a book celebrating women’s empowerment and women achievers. This book is a compilation of real life stories of women that represent the myriad hues and fabric of Kutch. The book summarizes how Welspun has played a crucial role in their empowerment by providing them a sustainable livelihood, thereby enhancing their social stature both within their own families as well as in society at large.
She further lauded the company’s work in the area of women’s empowerment and appealed for contribution through CSR in Swachhtaa Abhiyaan and Swachh Bharat – unique cleanliness drives by Smt. Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat and Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.
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