Coimbatore, July 18: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday visited KPR Mill Limited in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore, one of India’s largest vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturing companies, and praised its transformative role in empowering women, especially those from Odisha.

The skill and talent of Odisha is breaking barriers and weaving bold new stories of economic empowerment.

Sharing more pictures from my interaction with Odia women workforce at KPR Mill Limited. pic.twitter.com/WCMPOov0Fs

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 18, 2025

In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Pradhan highlighted the company’s commitment to innovation, social responsibility, and inclusive growth.

During his visit, Pradhan interacted with women workers from Odisha employed at KPR Mill and learned about their personal journeys. He expressed admiration for the company’s efforts in enabling its female workforce to pursue education and career advancement beyond the textile sector. “KPR Mill is like home and family to them,” he wrote, emphasizing the company’s nurturing environment and ethical business practices.

Pradhan noted that KPR Mill has redefined corporate responsibility by investing in people and the economy. He lauded the organization for being a shining example of how industry can drive social change. “The skill and talent of Odisha is breaking barriers and weaving bold new stories of economic empowerment,” he added.

The Minister also shared images from his interaction with the Odia women workforce, showcasing their enthusiasm and pride in being part of a company that values their growth. He encouraged other organizations to take inspiration from KPR Mill’s model of workforce development and women-led progress.

Pradhan, who is currently on a visit to Coimbatore, will attend the 7th convocation ceremony of IIT Palakkad tomorrow.

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