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Corridors of excellence for inclusive growth

N. Anand

CHENNAI: The State government is creating “corridors of excellence” all over Tamil Nadu to achieve inclusive growth. The initiatives are expected to take off within a month.

Talking to The Hindu on Monday on the sidelines of Connect 2007, Industries Secretary Shaktikanta Das said: “We are committed to developing every region in Tamil Nadu and not those located in and around Sriperumbudur. We are creating corridors of excellence in three phases. The first one runs from Chennai to Hosur through Vellore. The second one stretches from Coimbatore to Erode and between Madurai and Tuticorin.”

“The first stage involves setting up of IT and industrial parks, followed by creation of other infrastructure. It would take at least three-five years to realise the benefits. As of now, the project is going on the right track. The setting up of SEZ in Virudhunagar is meant to spread the growth throughout the Madurai-Tuticorin region,” he said.

Chief Secretary L. K. Tripathy said the government was taking a number of initiatives to develop Tier-II cities.

“Developing Tier-II cities does not mean creating IT hubs alone; we will create an eco-system for proper functioning of the automobiles, garments and leather and textile sectors. Madurai and Coimbatore is ready for take-off. Within a month, bhoomi puja will be held in other cities, including Salem and Tiruchi. Thereafter, the project will be flagged off,” he said.

Land on offer

Government agencies have started offering land to Taiwanese entrepreneurs within a radius of 100 km in the city.

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