India, June 29 -- justify;">Chhattisgarh's efforts to diversify its industrial base beyond mining and traditional manufacturing have received a major boost with the launch of the first garment manufacturing unit at the Nava Raipur Textile Park.

Tamil Nadu-based Swift Textiles Private Limited has commenced work on the facility after a groundbreaking ceremony held on June 25. The company will invest Rs.235 crore in the project, which is expected to generate employment for more than 4,600 people.

The unit will manufacture kidswear and knit garments, with a significant portion of production targeted at export markets in Europe and the United States.

The development marks a key milestone in the state government's strategy to promote textile...