Maharashtra's Digras Spinning Mill Exports First Cotton Yarn Shipment to China
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-18 12:26:07
Maharashtra: Digras Spinning Mill Ships First Cotton Yarn to China; Vidarbha’s Cotton Industry Gains Global Recognition
The 'Ramdas Athawale Backward Class Cotton Growers Cooperative Spinning Mill' in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region has entered the international market by making its first export of cotton yarn to China. The first container was dispatched via sea route after the high-quality yarn produced at this Digras-based cooperative spinning mill gained acceptance in the Chinese market. This is being hailed as a significant milestone for Vidarbha's cotton processing industry and local farmers.
Registered in 2019, the cooperative spinning mill commenced commercial production in 2025. In a short span, it has established itself among the state's leading cooperative spinning mills through the production of high-quality yarn. The organization claims to be the first among cooperative spinning mills registered in the last decade to successfully launch production and mark its presence in the market.
Prior to the export, a team of Chinese experts conducted detailed technical tests on the yarn produced at the mill. Approval for export to the Chinese market was granted only after the product met all international standards. Mill Founder-Chairman Milind Mankar stated that the yarn produced in Digras is now attracting demand from other countries as well, indicating a potential increase in exports in the future.
According to Mill Chairman Mahendra Mankar, the production of international-quality yarn is made possible by modern automated machinery, an experienced technical team, efficient management, and the hard work of the staff. He noted that the project was successfully completed and production launched despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
The project was realized with the support of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, and Guardian Minister Sanjay Rathod. A formal *puja* (ceremony) was held at the mill premises before dispatching the first export container, attended by the board of directors, officials, and staff.
The mill has produced approximately 5,500 tonnes of cotton yarn over the past 18 months. It has an approved capacity of 25,000 spindles, of which 16,500 are currently operational. The mill is producing 10 to 12 tonnes of yarn daily. The management believes that this initial export to China will pave the way for access to new international markets in the future, yielding long-term benefits for both the cotton-growing farmers of Vidarbha and the region's textile industry.
