Tamil Nadu should not be compared with other States but only with some of the developed countries, said Chief Minister MK Stalin. As the State government is taking various initiatives for economic growth, he sought the cooperation of industry bodies like the CII urging them to bring in investors to the State.
Tamil Nadu has an important part in India’s growth. The State is the second largest economy. The State contributes 12.11 per cent to the country’s total production. In the last three years, the State has grown over 8 per cent. The rise of Tamil Nadu was unique. To further boost the growth, a target of achieving $1 trillion by 2030 has been set. The State is not only looking at economic growth but also inclusive growth, he said.
He was speaking at the CII SR Annual Regional Meeting 2024-25 & CII South India Annual Convention – Infra South: Crafting Liveable Environments in India Cities.
He also noted that the State is among the most industrialised with the highest number of industrial units in the country. The uniform growth across the State has been possible due to various initiatives taken by the State government. Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Hosur, Salem and Thoothukudi are some of the districts where industrial development is happening at a rapid pace, the Chief Minister said.
In the 2025-26 Budget, some of the major announcements were a ₹500 crore semiconductor mission; a semiconductor park at Sulur and Palladam in 100 acres each and a new city near Chennai. A third master plan is being developed to make Chennai a world-class city.
Makeover plan
The State government is also taking steps to prepare a master plan for 136 cities, including Coimbatore, Madurai, Hosur, Salem, Tiruppur, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore and Tirenelveli. This will expand these cities and improve quality of life, he said.
At the function, the Chief Minister also launched the report, “A Study on Green and Liveable Cities in Tamil Nadu,” prepared by the CII Green Business Centre. The report highlights a plan to transform Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Tirupur and Salem into sustainable and liveable cities.
The report underscores the pressure placed on urban infrastructure and the environment due to rapid economic and population growth, exacerbated by climate change. It emphasises that a green and liveable city harmoniously balances economic, environmental, and social dimensions, enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
The study, utilising over 75 parameters, assesses critical indicators such as green spaces, transportation, power supply, water management, air pollution, waste management, flooding, and urban heat island effects. With this assessment specific recommendations are being developed for each city.
Some of the major initiatives outlined in the plan include earmarking specific areas for green and public open spaces in the master plans for new developments, mandating 15-20 per cent green space allocation for all new residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects and improving public open spaces per capita to at least 4-5 sqm within the next five years. The report also emphasised on integrating pedestrian infrastructure into master plans, comprehensive mobility plans, and city development plans and developing infrastructure for bicycling.
On power supply, the report emphasised on accelerating the implementation of smart meters, prioritising high-energy consumers and reviewing and improving the sufficiency of streetlights, particularly in suburban areas. It also suggested offering incentives for and promoting the adoption of green building concepts and mandating energy audits for large buildings with connected loads exceeding 500 KVA.
New office bearers
CII also announced that Thomas John Muthoot, Chairman, Muthoot Pappachan Group, has been elected as Chairman of CII SR and Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India Region as Vice Chairman, CII SR for the Year 2025-26.
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