Central Government has initiated One District One Product (ODOP) in all States/UTs of the country, as a transformational step towards realizing the true potential of a district, fueling economic growth, generating employment and rural entrepreneurship, taking us to the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The initiative aims to select, brand, and promote at least One Product from each District (One District – One Product) of the country for enabling holistic socio-economic growth across all regions.

ODOP Product of Wardha District:

Cotton Yarn is notified as One district one product of Wardha district. Legacy of Charkha- a hand driven spinning wheel –promoted by Mahatma Gandhi in Wardha is continued through its practice in Wardha till date. Abundant Cotton Production due to favorable geographical conditions, 65+ ginning and 6 spinning, weaving and processing units make the Cotton Yarn identity of Wardha.

Highlights of Action Plan Report for promotion of ODOP:-

SITP is launched to build world class textile manufacturing infrastructure in India. SITP Is aimed to set up textile manufacturing units under PPP model.

• Dedicated ODOP Cell has been constituted by district administration in District Industries Centre, Wardha
• Regular Conclaves, Events, Workshops and Meetings are conducted for promotion ODOP production and Export
• ODOP GeM Bazaar was launched on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)  platform to promote sales and procurement of ODOP product across the country.
• ODOP products are showcased in various International forums such as G20 -C20 Meeting in Nagpur in March 2023.

• MOUs have been signed with Academic Institutions and Industrial Associations in this regard.
• District Export Promotion Committee (DEPC) has been constituted. ODOP  District Action Plan has been prepared for District.
• Promotion and Awareness Activities are being carried out in consultation with DGFT, EPCs,  firms like Ernst and Young.
• Logistics and Infrastructure are being improved through Sindhi Dry Port, Wardha ICD, National Highways, Expressways, among others.

Details of District Nodal Officer, Nodal Department and Dedicated team for ODOP:-

• District Nodal Officer- Kamaleshkumar Jain, General Manager, District Industries Centre, Wardha
• Nodal Department- District Industries Centre, Wardha
• ODOP Team for Wardha-
  • • • • Kamaleshkumar Jain- Manager , District Industries Centre, Wardha
        • Pratibha Dethe- Industries officer.

Dedicated helpline or call center/support desk for ODOP

• Helpline No. – +917152246056
• Support Desk- didic.wardha@maharashtra.gov.in/didic.wardha@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dicwardha

List of Activities being undertaken by district administration under ODOP initiative

• DEPC meetings are being conducted in district for promotion of ODOP.
• ODOP and Exporters conclave organized by DIC on 11 October 2022.
• Sector Specific (Ginning, spinning) meets are organized by DIC Wardha.
• Department of Agriculture is undertaking ‘Smart Cotton’ Project for quality improvement of cotton.
• Toolkits are provided for awareness generation for quality improvement of khadi and cotton yarn.

Details of ODOP sensitization workshops being conducted for current stakeholders and next generation stakeholders

• Farmer field schools and workshops by Agriculture department
• Smart Cotton Project for contamination free cotton
• Regular Extension activities by Krishi vigyan Kendra for improved quality and production
• District Export Promotion Council with emphasis on ODOP export
• ODOP- Export Conclaves organized by District Industries Centre for sensitization through Sessions of Experts and representatives of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
• Workshop for Promotion of clusters  for Cotton Yarn and addressing related issues

List of mentors to provide mentorship to beneficiaries.

Mentorship support available with clearly laid out procedures to avail the same

• District Nodal Officer- Kamaleshkumar Jain, General Manager, District Industries Centre, Wardha
• Nodal Department- District Industries Centre, Wardha
• ODOP Team for Wardha-
  • • • • Kamaleshkumar Jain- General Manager , District Industries Centre, Wardha
        • Pratibha Dethe- Industries officer
• Helpline No. – +917152246056
• Support Desk- wardha@maharashtra.gov.in/didic.wardha@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dicwardha

Funding support available, with clearly laid out procedures to avail the same

Central Government Schemes

Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP)
    SITP is launched to build world class textile manufacturing infrastructure in India. SITP Is aimed to set up textile manufacturing units under PPP model.

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme :

    The PLI Scheme is intended to promote production of MMF Apparel & Fabrics and Technical Textiles products in the country to enable textile industry to achieve size and scale; to become globally competitive and a creator of employment opportunities for people.

PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (MITRAs) Parks Scheme :
     Ministry of Textiles has issued a notification to set up 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 cr.

Amended Technology Up-gradation Scheme (ATUFS) 
   ATUFS is aimed towards technological up-gradation of textile industry machinery.
Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Program.

Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
15-35% credit based subsidy of project cost given to beneficiary for manufacturing and service activities

State Government Schemes

 Package scheme of Incentives
Incentives based on Investment are given in terms of Electricity Duty Exemption, Power
Tariff Subsidy, Industrial promotion subsidy etc.

CMEGP Scheme
15-35% credit based subsidy of project cost given to beneficiary for manufacturing and
service activities.

Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023-2028
 Maharashtra State Industrial Cluster Development Program.

Details of rules, regulations, Acts, Govt Schemes introduced or amended to propel the ODOP initiative in the district

• ODOP Bazaar launched on the Government e-Marketplace .
       * ODOP GeM Bazaar was launched on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to promote sales and procurement of ODOP products across the country.
• ODOP Bazaar on Amazon
       *Kaleidoscope of unique Indian products is created in collaboration with ODOP (One District One Product), an initiative aimed at manifesting the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India’s vision to foster balanced regional development across 758 Indian districts and enable holistic socioeconomic growth across all regions.

Details of Quality Assurance Labs/Certification Labs/Processing Units/Quality Infrastructure with contact details

• Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT) – Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440023

• Central Institute For Cotton Research –Wardha Rd, Nagpur, Maharashtra 441108 

• Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI), Wardha
• Bombay Textile Research Association(BTRA) –Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Ghatkopar(w),Mumbai – 400 086 

• South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) – Coimbatore 
• ACME Enterprises (Calibration Laboratory), Nagpur 
• EARTHCARE Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Details of departments providing institutional support to beneficiaries availing support under ODOP initiative

• Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
  Sewagram Road, Wardha, Maharashtra 442001
• District Industries Centre
  Civil Lines, Near Collector office, Wardha, 442001
• Commissioner of Textile
  Red Cross Rd, Civil Lines, Nagpur 440001
• Agriculture office
  Civil Lines, Near Collector office, Wardha, 442001
• Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Industrialization
  Maganwadi, Wardha, Maharashtra 442001
• District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre
  3rd floor, Administrative building, Civil Lines, Wardha 442001