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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Tamil Nadu signs MoUs worth ₹32,554 crore at investors conclave
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin asserted here on Monday that Tamil Nadu would keep rising under the Dravidian-model government. He was addressing the gathering at the TN Rising Investors Conclave. The Chief Minister inaugurated the commercial production under four projects located in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kancheepuram, at cost of ₹1,230 crore. These projects are expected to create employment opportunities for 3,100 people in these regions. In addition, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed in the presence of the Chief Minister for 41 projects across Tamil Nadu, with a total investment of ₹32,554 crore. These projects are expected to create over 49,000 jobs across the State. Of the 41 projects, 19 fall under the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, with a combined investment of ₹265.15 crore. Speaking at the event, Mr. Stalin said, 'The dream that Kalaignar Karunanidhi had for southern Tamil Nadu is now becoming a reality.' Recalling his speech at VinFast manufacturing unit's inaugural event, he added, 'Today is a golden day in the growth of southern districts.' Noting that this is the second time an investors' conclave is being held in Thoothukudi, Mr. Stalin highlighted the city's potential. 'We are committed to developing Thoothukudi, a city with a port, rich natural resources, and skilled workforce into an industrially advanced district,' he said. Mr. Stalin pointed out that special incentives were being provided for the industries setting up operations in the southern industrial parks, which were already equipped with ready-to-use infrastructure. Projects such as the desalination plant in Thoothukudi, Tidel park in Madurai, and PM Mithra Park in Virudgunagar are being set up in the southern districts. A Tidel park in Thoothukudi and TATA power solar and Vikram Solar in Tirunelveli have already been established, he said. Mr. Stalin said southern Tamil Nadu was now witnessing an unprecedented level of development. The current government was functioning with the broad objective of inclusive development and growth for all sectors, all districts and all communities. In line with this, the government has been focusing on emerging sectors such as high-tech semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle manufacturing, solar cells production, green hydrogen and information technology services. He announced four projects for Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts, including a 256-acre space park and a dedicated ship building industry in Thoothukudi, a common facility centre in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli at a cost of ₹5.59 crore for moringa export.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
People are brand icons of Dravidian-model govt: Udhaya
Trichy: Deputy chief minister on Wednesday said that people themselves are the true brand ambassadors of the Dravidian-model govt, as he inaugurated a slew of development projects in Karur district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking at an event at the newly constructed Thirumanilayur bus stand, Udhayanidhi inaugurated 13 completed projects worth Rs58 crore, and laid the foundation for three more, besides distributing welfare assistance worth ₹162 crore to 18,332 beneficiaries. "The new bus stand, a long-standing demand of Karur residents, has been constructed at a cost of ₹40 crore. Despite facing legal hurdles, we have made this project a reality," he said. The deputy chief minister said that 1.15 crore women across the state, including 1.7 lakh from Karur, have been receiving monthly entitlement assistance for the past 22 months. Provisions have been made to simplify the process for new applicants, he said. Highlighting Tamil Nadu's economic progress, he said the state recorded a 9.69% growth rate and is on track to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030. "Our govt works on the principle of being everything to everyone. We have ensured representation for differently-abled persons in local bodies and are actively pursuing inclusive development," he said. In Karur, development of a world-class swimming pool, Murungai Park, and the district sports stadium is underway at ₹7 crore, he added. Udhayanidhi said all bus services would start operating from the new Thirumanilayur bus stand in 15 days. Earlier, he chaired a review meeting with district officials and also met with women from self help groups. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On DMK's prospects in the next elections, Udhayanidhi told reporters, "The chief minister of Tamil Nadu is efficiently doing his job to make sure DMK wins again. We are doing our duty." Udhayanidhi was welcomed with traditional musical instruments and public cheers as he arrived at the venue from Karur-Coimbatore Road. Collector M Thangavel, former minister V Senthilbalaji, Karur MP Jothimani, district revenue Officer M Kannan, deputy mayor P Saravanan, and Karur corporation commissioner K M Sudha were present.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DMK launched ‘Oraniyil Tamil Nadu' enrolment drive
Madurai: Gearing up for the 2026 assembly elections, DMK president and chief minister M K Stalin launched an enrolment drive titled 'Oraniyil Tamil Nadu' at the party's general council meeting held at Uthangudi on Sunday. Unveiling the campaign, Stalin urged party cadres to enrol at least 30% of voters in each polling booth as DMK members through a massive door-to-door outreach. "The welfare schemes of the Dravidian-model govt have reached every household. At least one beneficiary lives in each home. That trust must now translate into political unity. We must ensure DMK's presence in every street, every house," Stalin told the cadres. Reading out a special resolution announcing the drive, Stalin instructed the functionaries to achieve their membership enrolment targets in two months. Earlier, the general council passed 27 other resolutions, many of them criticising the BJP for Waqf Act, Hindi imposition and delimitation. DMK also hit out at BJP for allegedly undermining Tamil heritage by rejecting the findings of the Keeladi excavations. A resolution said railway projects in TN were hit because of discriminatory fund allocation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here! Expertinspector Click Here Undo The DMK then called for the retrieval of Katchatheevu. Another resolution urged the Centre to revoke gold loan restrictions, which 'unfairly burden women and economically weaker sections.' Though there were speculations that deputy CM Udhayanidhi would be elevated to a new party post, there was only a resolution lauding him for his contribution to party's growth. During the meeting, DMK announced that two new party wings would be created - one for persons with disabilities, and another for academicians.
