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Yet another milestone in strengthening Tamil Nadu’s IT ecosystem — the ELCOT IT Tower at Sholinganallur was inaugurated on Feb 13, 2026 by Hon’ble CM Thiru M. K. Stalin. Spread across 6.33 acres with 2.33 lakh sq. ft. of built-up space, the IT & ITES facility is expected to...

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Impact After Term | 17 : From Completing Long-Pending Projects to Building Future-Ready IT Infrastructure For over two decades, ELCOT has played a pivotal role in expanding Tamil Nadu's IT ecosystem beyond Chennai by developing IT parks and Special Economic Zones across Tier-II and Tier-III cities. As global technology companies increasingly sought world-class plug-and-play office spaces, the State announced new ELCOT IT Towers in Sholinganallur (2017) and later in Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli (2020). However, these projects remained stalled for several years due to administrative delays, environmental clearances and the COVID-19 pandemic. After assuming office as Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services in 2023, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) brought the projects under direct review, resolved pending administrative issues and accelerated construction. The results followed in quick succession. The Tiruchirappalli ELCOT IT Tower (₹59.57 crore; 1.16 lakh sq. ft.) was inaugurated in February 2024, creating infrastructure for 2,800+ IT jobs, strengthening Tiruchirappalli's position as an emerging technology destination. This was followed by the Coimbatore ELCOT IT Tower (₹158.32 crore; 2.94 lakh sq. ft.) in November 2024, with capacity for 3,500+ IT jobs and , 100% of its office space had already been leased on the very day of inauguration, reflecting strong industry demand. In February 2026, the Sholinganallur ELCOT IT Tower (₹88.21 crore; 2.33 lakh sq. ft.) was inaugurated, adding infrastructure for another 3,200+ IT jobs, further expanding Chennai's technology ecosystem. Beyond completing long-pending infrastructure projects, efforts also focused on preparing Tamil Nadu for the next phase of technology-led growth. As Finance Minister, Dr. PTR announced the TN Tech City project in the Tamil Nadu Budget 2023–24, envisioning a world-class technology district to attract global technology companies and investments. This vision was further strengthened at UmagineTN 2025, where the Hon'ble Chief Minister announced a 20 lakh sq. ft. AI-Focused IT Park at Vilankurichi, Coimbatore, aimed at supporting the State's rapidly growing Artificial Intelligence ecosystem. Together, these initiatives transformed years of pending projects into productive infrastructure. Three ELCOT IT Towers were completed, creating capacity for nearly 9,500 high-quality IT jobs, while new initiatives such as TN Tech City and the AI-Focused IT Park laid the foundation for Tamil Nadu's next chapter as one of India's leading technology and digital innovation hubs. — Admin Team
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Impact After Term | 17 : From Completing Long-Pending Projects to Building Future-Ready IT Infrastructure For over two decades, ELCOT has played a pivotal role in expanding Tamil Nadu's IT ecosystem beyond Chennai by developing IT parks and Special Economic Zones across Tier-II and Tier-III cities. As global technology companies increasingly sought world-class plug-and-play office spaces, the State announced new ELCOT IT Towers in Sholinganallur (2017) and later in Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli (2020). However, these projects remained stalled for several years due to administrative delays, environmental clearances and the COVID-19 pandemic. After assuming office as Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services in 2023, Dr. Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR) brought the projects under direct review, resolved pending administrative issues and accelerated construction. The results followed in quick succession. The Tiruchirappalli ELCOT IT Tower (₹59.57 crore; 1.16 lakh sq. ft.) was inaugurated in February 2024, creating infrastructure for 2,800+ IT jobs, strengthening Tiruchirappalli's position as an emerging technology destination. This was followed by the Coimbatore ELCOT IT Tower (₹158.32 crore; 2.94 lakh sq. ft.) in November 2024, with capacity for 3,500+ IT jobs and , 100% of its office space had already been leased on the very day of inauguration, reflecting strong industry demand. In February 2026, the Sholinganallur ELCOT IT Tower (₹88.21 crore; 2.33 lakh sq. ft.) was inaugurated, adding infrastructure for another 3,200+ IT jobs, further expanding Chennai's technology ecosystem. Beyond completing long-pending infrastructure projects, efforts also focused on preparing Tamil Nadu for the next phase of technology-led growth. As Finance Minister, Dr. PTR announced the TN Tech City project in the Tamil Nadu Budget 2023–24, envisioning a world-class technology district to attract global technology companies and investments. This vision was further strengthened at UmagineTN 2025, where the Hon'ble Chief Minister announced a 20 lakh sq. ft. AI-Focused IT Park at Vilankurichi, Coimbatore, aimed at supporting the State's rapidly growing Artificial Intelligence ecosystem. Together, these initiatives transformed years of pending projects into productive infrastructure. Three ELCOT IT Towers were completed, creating capacity for nearly 9,500 high-quality IT jobs, while new initiatives such as TN Tech City and the AI-Focused IT Park laid the foundation for Tamil Nadu's next chapter as one of India's leading technology and digital innovation hubs. — Admin Team

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

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The much-awaited #UMAGINETN2026, the 4th edition of Tamil Nadu’s flagship technology conference, has begun at the Chennai Trade Centre. I am deeply grateful to our Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru. M.K.Stalin for inaugurating UMAGINE for the third consecutive year, and for his constant encouragement and leadership. His vision of inclusive, equitable, and technology-led development continues to inspire platforms like UMAGINE. As highlighted in my inaugural address, UMAGINE reflects our intent to advance “inclusion begins with exposure”—bringing global ideas, innovators, and experiences to our professionals and students, sparking imagination and inspiring a better tomorrow. The inaugural session was graced by Thiru. T. M. Anbarasan, Hon’ble Minister for MSME, Thiru. T. R. Baalu, MP, Thiru. Arun Srinivas, MD and Country Head, Meta India, Thiru. Unni Krishnan, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu, Dr. Madhan Karky, writer, lyricist and researcher, along with senior officials including Thiru. Brajendra Navnit, IAS, Secretary, IT & DS Department, and the leadership of ELCOT, TNeGA, and the IT & Digital Services ecosystem. Over the next two days, Umagine TN 2026 will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and global thought leaders to explore how technology can drive inclusive growth, innovation, and societal progress. Here is my inaugural address.
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The much-awaited #UMAGINETN2026, the 4th edition of Tamil Nadu’s flagship technology conference, has begun at the Chennai Trade Centre. I am deeply grateful to our Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru. M.K.Stalin for inaugurating UMAGINE for the third consecutive year, and for his constant encouragement and leadership. His vision of inclusive, equitable, and technology-led development continues to inspire platforms like UMAGINE. As highlighted in my inaugural address, UMAGINE reflects our intent to advance “inclusion begins with exposure”—bringing global ideas, innovators, and experiences to our professionals and students, sparking imagination and inspiring a better tomorrow. The inaugural session was graced by Thiru. T. M. Anbarasan, Hon’ble Minister for MSME, Thiru. T. R. Baalu, MP, Thiru. Arun Srinivas, MD and Country Head, Meta India, Thiru. Unni Krishnan, Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu, Dr. Madhan Karky, writer, lyricist and researcher, along with senior officials including Thiru. Brajendra Navnit, IAS, Secretary, IT & DS Department, and the leadership of ELCOT, TNeGA, and the IT & Digital Services ecosystem. Over the next two days, Umagine TN 2026 will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and global thought leaders to explore how technology can drive inclusive growth, innovation, and societal progress. Here is my inaugural address.

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

26,668 views • 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu is building its first Sea Turtle Conservation Centre at Guindy, Chennai. The foundation stone of the Centre was laid by the Hon’ble CM Thiru M.K.Stalin, marking a significant milestone in Tamil Nadu’s conservation journey. The Centre is being established under the World Bank–aided TN-SHORE project at a cost of ₹14.50 crore. Thanks to sustained conservation measures, the last season witnessed a record-breaking number of turtle hatchlings beginning their journey along our shores. Hatchling releases increased from 1.16 lakh in 2020–21 to 2.87 lakh in 2024–25. This Centre will further strengthen our mission to secure the future of endangered sea turtles through science, community participation, and long-term conservation Tamil Nadu Forest Department IUCN WWF-India #turtleconservation
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Tamil Nadu is building its first Sea Turtle Conservation Centre at Guindy, Chennai. The foundation stone of the Centre was laid by the Hon’ble CM Thiru M.K.Stalin, marking a significant milestone in Tamil Nadu’s conservation journey. The Centre is being established under the World Bank–aided TN-SHORE project at a cost of ₹14.50 crore. Thanks to sustained conservation measures, the last season witnessed a record-breaking number of turtle hatchlings beginning their journey along our shores. Hatchling releases increased from 1.16 lakh in 2020–21 to 2.87 lakh in 2024–25. This Centre will further strengthen our mission to secure the future of endangered sea turtles through science, community participation, and long-term conservation Tamil Nadu Forest Department IUCN WWF-India #turtleconservation

Supriya Sahu IAS

21,469 views • 6 months ago

Building IT infrastructure alone is not sufficient, it must be supported by a strong ecosystem. The experience of the Nalgonda IT Tower showed this clearly, while the Adilabad IT Tower, initiated in 2022, was completed after the change in government and is now ready for inauguration. Visits to Warangal also reinforced the need to connect infrastructure with sustained opportunities. #TelanganaAssembly #DSB #TelanganaCongress #RegionalEcosystems #Telangana
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Building IT infrastructure alone is not sufficient, it must be supported by a strong ecosystem. The experience of the Nalgonda IT Tower showed this clearly, while the Adilabad IT Tower, initiated in 2022, was completed after the change in government and is now ready for inauguration. Visits to Warangal also reinforced the need to connect infrastructure with sustained opportunities. #TelanganaAssembly #DSB #TelanganaCongress #RegionalEcosystems #Telangana

Sridhar Babu Duddilla

15,048 views • 7 months ago

ICICI Bank, along with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), has commenced construction of the ‘ICICI Foundation Block for Radiation Oncology’ at TMC’s Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai. The 11-storey, 3.4 lakh sq. ft. facility will be equipped with 12 state-of-the-art LINACs and advanced cancer care technology. Once completed, it will treat thousands of patients annually, making it one of India’s largest radiation therapy centres. Watch the video to know more. ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth
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ICICI Bank, along with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), has commenced construction of the ‘ICICI Foundation Block for Radiation Oncology’ at TMC’s Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai. The 11-storey, 3.4 lakh sq. ft. facility will be equipped with 12 state-of-the-art LINACs and advanced cancer care technology. Once completed, it will treat thousands of patients annually, making it one of India’s largest radiation therapy centres. Watch the video to know more. ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth

ICICI Bank

3,185,033 views • 9 months ago

🚨 THIS PROPERTY IS 3X THE SIZE OF VATICAN CITY — AND IT’S ONLY $3.5M 390 acres. Ponds. Barns. A 7,000 sq ft arena. Then you see the house… A 4,700 sq ft home built around a literal stone tower, with a hypnotic spiral staircase running through the center. Massive fireplace carved with horses. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrapping the entire place with views of mountains and lakes. It feels like you just walked onto the set of Yellowstone. Located in Republic, Washington, built for someone who wants land, privacy, and their own world. Is this a steal… or way too remote to live? Credit: RealEstateJames
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🚨 THIS PROPERTY IS 3X THE SIZE OF VATICAN CITY — AND IT’S ONLY $3.5M 390 acres. Ponds. Barns. A 7,000 sq ft arena. Then you see the house… A 4,700 sq ft home built around a literal stone tower, with a hypnotic spiral staircase running through the center. Massive fireplace carved with horses. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrapping the entire place with views of mountains and lakes. It feels like you just walked onto the set of Yellowstone. Located in Republic, Washington, built for someone who wants land, privacy, and their own world. Is this a steal… or way too remote to live? Credit: RealEstateJames

HustleBitch

91,806 views • 3 months ago

People will forget Malakpet TV tower and IT tower will become identity Malakpet - Minister KTR ITek Tower to be completed in 36months, foundation stone laid. The IT tower is to be built in 15 lakh sft with a cost of Rs. 701 crores & will create 50,000 direct and indirect jobs Asaduddin Owaisi said that it is proud moment for him as they wud always be taunted While Owaisi said he doesn’t know who has steering, KTR said BRS steering is with KCR and MIM with Owaisi of #Hyderabad Parliament
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People will forget Malakpet TV tower and IT tower will become identity Malakpet - Minister KTR ITek Tower to be completed in 36months, foundation stone laid. The IT tower is to be built in 15 lakh sft with a cost of Rs. 701 crores & will create 50,000 direct and indirect jobs Asaduddin Owaisi said that it is proud moment for him as they wud always be taunted While Owaisi said he doesn’t know who has steering, KTR said BRS steering is with KCR and MIM with Owaisi of #Hyderabad Parliament

Naveena

259,741 views • 2 years ago

It was heartening to inaugurate Phase-1 of Singapore based #CapitaLand's International Tech Park in Chennai, today. Once other phases are completed, this 5 million sq ft facility can provide office space to 50,000 professionals. I am glad that the CapitaLand group, whom I met during my visit to Singapore earlier this year, has more investments planned for our Tamil Nadu. Over the past 2 years, numerous Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have chosen Tamil Nadu as their base, signaling an ongoing industrial revolution. This is just a glimpse of the exciting prospects awaiting us at the #GlobalInvestorsMeet in Chennai, January 2024. #TNGIM2024
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It was heartening to inaugurate Phase-1 of Singapore based #CapitaLand's International Tech Park in Chennai, today. Once other phases are completed, this 5 million sq ft facility can provide office space to 50,000 professionals. I am glad that the CapitaLand group, whom I met during my visit to Singapore earlier this year, has more investments planned for our Tamil Nadu. Over the past 2 years, numerous Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have chosen Tamil Nadu as their base, signaling an ongoing industrial revolution. This is just a glimpse of the exciting prospects awaiting us at the #GlobalInvestorsMeet in Chennai, January 2024. #TNGIM2024

M.K.Stalin

105,634 views • 2 years ago

🌟Western Tamil Nadu is on a roll 🎊 Today our Honourable CMOTamilNadu Thiru. M.K.Stalin avargal inaugurated yet another #TIDELNeo Park for TN, now in Tiruppur!! With this we are bringing world-class IT infrastructure to #Tiruppur. Tiruppur is already a global name in textiles and knitwear. With this #TIDEL Neo, we are unlocking its potential to become a hub for technology, innovation, and knowledge-driven jobs as well. This state-of-the-art facility will enable our youth to work for global companies without having to leave their hometowns and will attract IT, ITES, and tech-enabled service companies to set up shop in the western TN region. This is the distributed growth model in action, a part of our broader vision under the leadership of our Honourable Chief Minister to ensure balanced, inclusive and future-ready industrial growth across the state. #InvestInTN #JobsForTN #BullishOnTN #TiruppurRising
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🌟Western Tamil Nadu is on a roll 🎊 Today our Honourable CMOTamilNadu Thiru. M.K.Stalin avargal inaugurated yet another #TIDELNeo Park for TN, now in Tiruppur!! With this we are bringing world-class IT infrastructure to #Tiruppur. Tiruppur is already a global name in textiles and knitwear. With this #TIDEL Neo, we are unlocking its potential to become a hub for technology, innovation, and knowledge-driven jobs as well. This state-of-the-art facility will enable our youth to work for global companies without having to leave their hometowns and will attract IT, ITES, and tech-enabled service companies to set up shop in the western TN region. This is the distributed growth model in action, a part of our broader vision under the leadership of our Honourable Chief Minister to ensure balanced, inclusive and future-ready industrial growth across the state. #InvestInTN #JobsForTN #BullishOnTN #TiruppurRising

Dr. T R B Rajaa

21,402 views • 1 year ago

Finally, the much-awaited #UmagineTN2025, Asia's premier tech event, is here! Grateful to our Hon’ble Chief Minister, Thiru. M.K.Stalin, for inaugurating this monumental event at the Chennai Trade Centre. As we bring together innovators, thought leaders, and visionaries from across the globe, this event stands as a testament to Tamil Nadu’s position as a thriving hub for technology and innovation. It also aligns with our Chief Minister's visionary goal of propelling Tamil Nadu towards a $1 trillion economy, making the state a global leader in technology-driven growth. Stay tuned for transformative discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and exciting opportunities that will shape the future of tech and strengthen our journey toward economic excellence. Here’s the link to my inaugural address:
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Finally, the much-awaited #UmagineTN2025, Asia's premier tech event, is here! Grateful to our Hon’ble Chief Minister, Thiru. M.K.Stalin, for inaugurating this monumental event at the Chennai Trade Centre. As we bring together innovators, thought leaders, and visionaries from across the globe, this event stands as a testament to Tamil Nadu’s position as a thriving hub for technology and innovation. It also aligns with our Chief Minister's visionary goal of propelling Tamil Nadu towards a $1 trillion economy, making the state a global leader in technology-driven growth. Stay tuned for transformative discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and exciting opportunities that will shape the future of tech and strengthen our journey toward economic excellence. Here’s the link to my inaugural address:

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

76,605 views • 1 year ago

So you want to know more about Sentech Television Tower in Johannesburg?📻📺 The tower was previously known as the Albert Hertzog Tower (named after the late apartheid minister of posts and telegraphs). It became better well-known as the Brixton Tower. It was built to host TV and radio transmissions. It hosted FM radio transmissions up until 1970. It was one of the first towers in the world to combine 6 FM channels simultaneously into 1 common antenna. In 2001, the name changed from Albert Hertzog Tower to Sentech Tower because naming rights were sold to Sentech. Sentech was one of South Africa’s first wireless service providers. Excavations for the land that the tower was built on started in February 1961. They managed to finish building the tower to its full height of 237m in December of that same year. The steel mast at the very top of the tower only took 3 weeks to complete. The tower is made of concrete and 300 tonnes of reinforced high-tensile, mild steel bars. The tower was designed to withstand winds of up to 200km/h. Backup power to the tower is 1MW using two 500 kVa Volvo Generators. 📡 Height: 237m 📡 Constructed in: 1961 📡 Cost to build: R300 000 📡 Designed by: Ove, Arup and Partners 📡 Construction by: Christiani and Nielsen SA 📡 Heigth of steel mast at top of tower: 16.1m 📡 Concrete used for the foundation: 1340 tonnes 📡 Concrete used to build the tower: 5684 tonnes 📡 Location: Symons Road & Putney Road, Brixton, #Johannesburg, #SouthAfrica 📡 Dimensions of the tower’s foundation: 2m deep, 6m wide, external diameter at the base of 25m Up until 1982, there were viewing decks that were open to the public for viewings. The viewing decks have remained closed ever since. Today the tower provides TV and Radio broadcast signals to millions of people in Johannesburg. Got any memories connected to Sentech Tower? Please do share below.
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So you want to know more about Sentech Television Tower in Johannesburg?📻📺 The tower was previously known as the Albert Hertzog Tower (named after the late apartheid minister of posts and telegraphs). It became better well-known as the Brixton Tower. It was built to host TV and radio transmissions. It hosted FM radio transmissions up until 1970. It was one of the first towers in the world to combine 6 FM channels simultaneously into 1 common antenna. In 2001, the name changed from Albert Hertzog Tower to Sentech Tower because naming rights were sold to Sentech. Sentech was one of South Africa’s first wireless service providers. Excavations for the land that the tower was built on started in February 1961. They managed to finish building the tower to its full height of 237m in December of that same year. The steel mast at the very top of the tower only took 3 weeks to complete. The tower is made of concrete and 300 tonnes of reinforced high-tensile, mild steel bars. The tower was designed to withstand winds of up to 200km/h. Backup power to the tower is 1MW using two 500 kVa Volvo Generators. 📡 Height: 237m 📡 Constructed in: 1961 📡 Cost to build: R300 000 📡 Designed by: Ove, Arup and Partners 📡 Construction by: Christiani and Nielsen SA 📡 Heigth of steel mast at top of tower: 16.1m 📡 Concrete used for the foundation: 1340 tonnes 📡 Concrete used to build the tower: 5684 tonnes 📡 Location: Symons Road & Putney Road, Brixton, #Johannesburg, #SouthAfrica 📡 Dimensions of the tower’s foundation: 2m deep, 6m wide, external diameter at the base of 25m Up until 1982, there were viewing decks that were open to the public for viewings. The viewing decks have remained closed ever since. Today the tower provides TV and Radio broadcast signals to millions of people in Johannesburg. Got any memories connected to Sentech Tower? Please do share below.

Ash Müller

84,055 views • 2 years ago

Impact After Term | 16 : Transforming Madurai into a Regional Technology Hub Madurai has long stood as one of the world's oldest living cities and a symbol of Tamil civilisation. As the elected representative of Madurai Central, Dr. PTR believed that the city's future should be defined not only by its rich history, but also by technology, innovation and knowledge-based employment. As Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, he worked towards extending Tamil Nadu's IT growth beyond Chennai, with a special focus on transforming Madurai into a regional technology and innovation hub. This vision was pursued through a combination of institutional investments, industry partnerships and strategic interventions. Alongside the establishment of the iTNT Hub Regional Centre to nurture Deep Tech innovation in southern Tamil Nadu, sustained efforts attracted new technology companies, enabled existing firms to expand and strengthened Madurai's innovation ecosystem. Today, the Madurai ELCOT SEZ alone supports more than 4,000 IT jobs. Four landmark initiatives launched in February 2026 by then Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. M.K.Stalin reflected this broader transformation. Among them was the ₹150 crore Pinnacle Infotech Global Centre of Excellence at the Madurai ELCOT IT Park. Having already created nearly 1,500 local jobs after commencing operations in Madurai in 2023, the company chose the city for the next phase of its AI-enabled Building Information Modelling (BIM) operations—reflecting growing confidence in Madurai's talent pool and technology ecosystem. Complementing this, the ₹50 lakh HP Centre of Excellence was established at Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women through HP's CSR initiative in partnership with ICT Academy. The centre equips women students from Madurai and neighbouring districts with industry-ready digital skills, helping bridge the gap between education and employment while strengthening the talent pipeline for the region's expanding technology sector. Pinnacle Infotech also laid the foundation for Tamil Nadu's first dedicated women's residential campus within an IT Special Economic Zone, accommodating around 1,200 women professionals and creating the support infrastructure needed to encourage greater participation of women in the technology workforce. A long-standing land constraint that had limited industrial expansion was also addressed. When HCLTech sought to expand its operations in Madurai, the availability of suitable land had become a major challenge. Through Dr. PTR's intervention, underutilised land originally allotted to Honeywell was reclaimed and allotted to HCLTech through ELCOT, paving the way for a ₹150 crore expansion project on 2.41 acres at the Ilanthaikulam SEZ. The project is expected to create 1,000 additional technology jobs while transforming idle land into productive investment. Taken together, these initiatives have helped reshape Madurai's technology landscape. By bringing together global investment, skill development, women's participation and employment generation, they continue to create opportunities for thousands of young people across Madurai and southern Tamil Nadu—an impact that extends well beyond the tenure in which these initiatives were undertaken. — Admin Team
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Impact After Term | 16 : Transforming Madurai into a Regional Technology Hub Madurai has long stood as one of the world's oldest living cities and a symbol of Tamil civilisation. As the elected representative of Madurai Central, Dr. PTR believed that the city's future should be defined not only by its rich history, but also by technology, innovation and knowledge-based employment. As Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, he worked towards extending Tamil Nadu's IT growth beyond Chennai, with a special focus on transforming Madurai into a regional technology and innovation hub. This vision was pursued through a combination of institutional investments, industry partnerships and strategic interventions. Alongside the establishment of the iTNT Hub Regional Centre to nurture Deep Tech innovation in southern Tamil Nadu, sustained efforts attracted new technology companies, enabled existing firms to expand and strengthened Madurai's innovation ecosystem. Today, the Madurai ELCOT SEZ alone supports more than 4,000 IT jobs. Four landmark initiatives launched in February 2026 by then Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. M.K.Stalin reflected this broader transformation. Among them was the ₹150 crore Pinnacle Infotech Global Centre of Excellence at the Madurai ELCOT IT Park. Having already created nearly 1,500 local jobs after commencing operations in Madurai in 2023, the company chose the city for the next phase of its AI-enabled Building Information Modelling (BIM) operations—reflecting growing confidence in Madurai's talent pool and technology ecosystem. Complementing this, the ₹50 lakh HP Centre of Excellence was established at Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women through HP's CSR initiative in partnership with ICT Academy. The centre equips women students from Madurai and neighbouring districts with industry-ready digital skills, helping bridge the gap between education and employment while strengthening the talent pipeline for the region's expanding technology sector. Pinnacle Infotech also laid the foundation for Tamil Nadu's first dedicated women's residential campus within an IT Special Economic Zone, accommodating around 1,200 women professionals and creating the support infrastructure needed to encourage greater participation of women in the technology workforce. A long-standing land constraint that had limited industrial expansion was also addressed. When HCLTech sought to expand its operations in Madurai, the availability of suitable land had become a major challenge. Through Dr. PTR's intervention, underutilised land originally allotted to Honeywell was reclaimed and allotted to HCLTech through ELCOT, paving the way for a ₹150 crore expansion project on 2.41 acres at the Ilanthaikulam SEZ. The project is expected to create 1,000 additional technology jobs while transforming idle land into productive investment. Taken together, these initiatives have helped reshape Madurai's technology landscape. By bringing together global investment, skill development, women's participation and employment generation, they continue to create opportunities for thousands of young people across Madurai and southern Tamil Nadu—an impact that extends well beyond the tenure in which these initiatives were undertaken. — Admin Team

Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

34,873 views • 10 days ago

🌟 BIG LEAP for Madurai and Trichy 🌟 Tamil Nadu’s IT revolution continues to expand beyond Chennai into all of #TamilNadu ! Honourable CMOTamilNadu Thiru. M.K.Stalin avargal today laid the foundation stone for new #TIDEL Parks in #Trichy and #Madurai. With these two new TIDEL Parks and several other TIDEL Neos, we are taking IT growth to Tier-2 cities and fulfilling our vision of #DistributedGrowth across the state. Just like Kalaignar Karunanidhi brought the first TIDEL Park to Chennai, transforming the city into an IT powerhouse, these new TIDEL Parks will do the same for Madurai and Trichy, creating thousands of high-quality #JobsForTN and attracting top tech companies. With Grade-A office spaces, cutting-edge infrastructure and plug-and-play IT facilities, these parks will enable startups, IT/ITeS companies and innovation hubs to thrive, ensuring that our youth can access world-class opportunities without leaving their hometowns. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu continues to set the gold standard for balanced, inclusive industrial growth ☑️ #InvestInTN #DravidianModel
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🌟 BIG LEAP for Madurai and Trichy 🌟 Tamil Nadu’s IT revolution continues to expand beyond Chennai into all of #TamilNadu ! Honourable CMOTamilNadu Thiru. M.K.Stalin avargal today laid the foundation stone for new #TIDEL Parks in #Trichy and #Madurai. With these two new TIDEL Parks and several other TIDEL Neos, we are taking IT growth to Tier-2 cities and fulfilling our vision of #DistributedGrowth across the state. Just like Kalaignar Karunanidhi brought the first TIDEL Park to Chennai, transforming the city into an IT powerhouse, these new TIDEL Parks will do the same for Madurai and Trichy, creating thousands of high-quality #JobsForTN and attracting top tech companies. With Grade-A office spaces, cutting-edge infrastructure and plug-and-play IT facilities, these parks will enable startups, IT/ITeS companies and innovation hubs to thrive, ensuring that our youth can access world-class opportunities without leaving their hometowns. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu continues to set the gold standard for balanced, inclusive industrial growth ☑️ #InvestInTN #DravidianModel

Dr. T R B Rajaa

65,130 views • 1 year ago

For BSNL, our government has provided three revival packages totalling ₹3.22 lakh crore. We have dealt with the burden of oil bonds, addressed the “Fragile Five” economy, and undertaken bank restructuring and recapitalization. These were not small amounts but those of ₹3 lakh crore - ₹4 lakh crore, and now even fertiliser subsidies. Wherever there were weaknesses in the economy, they were left unaddressed earlier, and we are now paying for all of it. Yet, we are being questioned about GDP growth and fiscal deficit. The reality is that we are clearing the liabilities left behind. On spectrum allocation, after our government came to power, spectrum in bands such as 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2500 MHz and 3300 MHz has been provided to BSNL at auction-determined prices for 4G and 5G services. On BSNL, I must respectfully say that every criticism made against it is incorrect. If anything, BSNL was pushed into a critical condition earlier. It was in the ICU, and we have revived it and brought it back on track. The Union Cabinet has approved revival packages for BSNL. The capital infusion between 2022 and 2023 stands at ₹2.26 lakh crore. This includes spectrum allocation, capital expenditure on infrastructure, AGR dues, and restructuring of the PSU. The Make in India mandate for BSNL is a strength, not a restriction. There is no restriction on BSNL. In fact, under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, BSNL has placed an order for 1 lakh indigenously developed 4G sites for pan-India deployment. As of 28th February 2026, 97,906 sites have been installed with 4G equipment, out of which 96,103 are already operational. Additionally, the BharatNet Programme is strengthening BSNL further. An amount of ₹1.39 lakh crore has been approved to extend optical fibre connectivity to all villages across the country. - Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
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For BSNL, our government has provided three revival packages totalling ₹3.22 lakh crore. We have dealt with the burden of oil bonds, addressed the “Fragile Five” economy, and undertaken bank restructuring and recapitalization. These were not small amounts but those of ₹3 lakh crore - ₹4 lakh crore, and now even fertiliser subsidies. Wherever there were weaknesses in the economy, they were left unaddressed earlier, and we are now paying for all of it. Yet, we are being questioned about GDP growth and fiscal deficit. The reality is that we are clearing the liabilities left behind. On spectrum allocation, after our government came to power, spectrum in bands such as 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2500 MHz and 3300 MHz has been provided to BSNL at auction-determined prices for 4G and 5G services. On BSNL, I must respectfully say that every criticism made against it is incorrect. If anything, BSNL was pushed into a critical condition earlier. It was in the ICU, and we have revived it and brought it back on track. The Union Cabinet has approved revival packages for BSNL. The capital infusion between 2022 and 2023 stands at ₹2.26 lakh crore. This includes spectrum allocation, capital expenditure on infrastructure, AGR dues, and restructuring of the PSU. The Make in India mandate for BSNL is a strength, not a restriction. There is no restriction on BSNL. In fact, under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, BSNL has placed an order for 1 lakh indigenously developed 4G sites for pan-India deployment. As of 28th February 2026, 97,906 sites have been installed with 4G equipment, out of which 96,103 are already operational. Additionally, the BharatNet Programme is strengthening BSNL further. An amount of ₹1.39 lakh crore has been approved to extend optical fibre connectivity to all villages across the country. - Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Nirmala Sitharaman Office

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A historic day for Tamil Nadu as an incredibly beautiful and visionary project takes flight. The foundation stone for Tamil Nadu’s first International Migratory Bird Centre at Marakkanam in Villupuram district was laid today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin. Being developed at a cost of ₹50.30 crore in collaboration with the World Bank Group, the Centre will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for global bird conservation, coming up across the Agaram Reserve Forest and the Kazhuveli Wetland Bird Sanctuary, one of the most important wetland ecosystems for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. The Centre will include: • Conservation Centre • Research and training • Nature trails • Bird-watching tower • Boardwalks Collaboration with the Centre for Ornithology at Cornell University is planned to further strengthen international partnerships in migratory bird research and conservation. @cornelluniversity Cornell Lab
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A historic day for Tamil Nadu as an incredibly beautiful and visionary project takes flight. The foundation stone for Tamil Nadu’s first International Migratory Bird Centre at Marakkanam in Villupuram district was laid today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Thiru M.K.Stalin. Being developed at a cost of ₹50.30 crore in collaboration with the World Bank Group, the Centre will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for global bird conservation, coming up across the Agaram Reserve Forest and the Kazhuveli Wetland Bird Sanctuary, one of the most important wetland ecosystems for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. The Centre will include: • Conservation Centre • Research and training • Nature trails • Bird-watching tower • Boardwalks Collaboration with the Centre for Ornithology at Cornell University is planned to further strengthen international partnerships in migratory bird research and conservation. @cornelluniversity Cornell Lab

Supriya Sahu IAS

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It gives me great happiness that the country’s largest integrated greenfield steel plant by ArcelorMittal- Nippon Steel India foundation ground breaking ceremony has been done today near Anakapalli. With an investment of nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore and a production capacity of 17 million metric tonnes, this mega project is expected to generate employment for more than one lakh people. This project will play a crucial role in accelerating the development of Uttarandhra. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji , Union Minister ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | HD Kumaraswamy ji, Hon’ble Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu garu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan garu, state minister Lokesh Nara garu and the management of the company for their support in making this project a reality.
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It gives me great happiness that the country’s largest integrated greenfield steel plant by ArcelorMittal- Nippon Steel India foundation ground breaking ceremony has been done today near Anakapalli. With an investment of nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore and a production capacity of 17 million metric tonnes, this mega project is expected to generate employment for more than one lakh people. This project will play a crucial role in accelerating the development of Uttarandhra. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji , Union Minister ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | HD Kumaraswamy ji, Hon’ble Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu garu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan garu, state minister Lokesh Nara garu and the management of the company for their support in making this project a reality.

Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu

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