(a) whether the Government proposes to establish a centre of Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in the Andhra Pradesh (AP) as per the AP Reorganisation Act;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of the proposed outlay for establishing this centre; and
(d) the incentives being provided for establishment of this centre?
MINISTER OF TEXTILES
(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) & (b): State Government submitted a proposal for establishing National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Andhra Pradesh. The Board of Governors(BOG) of NIFT gave approval for engaging with the State Government to undertake a feasibility study-cum-Detailed Project Report. State Government proposed “Kondapavuluru” as site located 30 kms from Vijayawada which was not found suitable.
(c): Not applicable.
(d): Not applicable
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