State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu
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Founded | 1971; 49 years ago |
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Founder | Government of Tamil Nadu |
Headquarters | 19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600008 |
Key people | Dr. Niranjan Mardi, IAS, (Chairman and MD) |
Owner | Government of Tamil Nadu |
Website |
The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) (Tamil: தமிழ்நாடு அரசு தொழில் முன்னேற்றக் கழகம் (வரையறுக்கப்பட்டது)) is an institution owned by the Government of Tamil Nadu to promote industrial growth in the state of Tamil Nadu.
History[]
The SIPCOT was formed in 1971 to promote industrial growth in the state and to advance term loans to medium and large industries during DMK rule under Mr.Karunanidhi CM of Tamilnadu.[1]
Functions[]
The Functions of State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) are:[2]
- Development of industrial complexes/parks/industrial estate in Nallamballi Road growth centres with basic infrastructure facilities
- Establishing sector-specific Special Economic Zones (SEZs);
- Implementation of Special infrastructure Projects;
SIPCOT Estates[]
SIPCOT has established industrial complexes in 16 areas, according to the SIPCOT webpage. These include:
- Bargur
- Cheyyar
- Cuddalore
- Gangaikondan
- Gummidipoondi
- Hosur
- Irungattukottai
- Manamadurai
- Nilakkottai
- Oragadam
- Perundurai
- Pudukkottai
- Ranipet
- Siruseri
- Sriperumbudur
- Thoothukudi
- Thervoy Kandigai
- [3][4]
A new SIPCOT is going to be established in Dharmapuri,[5] Thiruvannamalai and Manapparai soon.[citation needed]
SIPCOT IT Park is the largest Information Technology Park in Asia, located in Padur, Siruseri, along the IT Corridor, Chengalpattu taluk, Chengalpattu District.[6]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "SIPCOT History" (PDF). tn.gov.in. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ "SIPCOT Function" (PDF). tn.gov.in. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "SIPCOT Estates" (PDF). tn.gov.in. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ "Industrial estate to come up in Dharmapuri district". The Hindu. 11 August 2006. Archived from the original on 19 December 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ "SIPCOT Estates". webtopicture.com. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
External links[]
- State industrial development corporations of India
- Economy of Tamil Nadu
- State agencies of Tamil Nadu
- Government agencies established in 1971
- 1971 establishments in Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu stubs