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SIPCOT's Role in Tamil Nadu's Industrial Growth
SIPCOT plays a crucial role in promoting industrial growth in Tamil Nadu and aims to help the state achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
October 4, 2024
Key Points
- 1SIPCOT was established on March 25, 1971, to promote industrial growth in Tamil Nadu.
- 2The first industrial park was established in Ranipet in 1973.
- 3Tamil Nadu has 50 SIPCOT industrial parks, with 17 more planned.
- 4SIPCOT has facilitated the establishment of 3,290 industrial units with a cumulative investment of about ₹1.85 lakh crore.
- 5SIPCOT is focusing on promoting sector-specific industrial parks and providing accommodation for the workforce.
- 6SIPCOT Industrial Innovation Centres (SIIC) have been established to nurture startups.
Important Terms
SIPCOTTamil NaduIndustrial parksIndustrial growthStartups
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