Which of the following location has NOT been selected for setting up the seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park for the textile sector announced by the Government of India in March 2023?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. West Bengal.
In March 2023, the Government of India announced the establishment of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across the country to boost the textile sector and generate employment. The selected locations include Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Navsari (Gujarat), Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Warangal (Telangana), and Amravati (Maharashtra). Despite its rich textile heritage, West Bengal was not selected for any of these parks, as it did not submit a proposal under the PM MITRA scheme, leading to its exclusion from the list of locations.