In Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TNDIC), 05 (five) nodes namely Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem and Tiruchirappalli have been identified.
As of now, arrangements have been made for potential investment of Rs 11,794 crore by 53 Industries & Organisations in TNDIC. Rs 3,861 crore have already been invested by the Industries/Organisations. The setting up of new industries in an area generates opportunities for direct and indirect employment.
The Central government provides support sought by Government of Tamil Nadu from time to time for the development of TNDIC.
India is fast emerging as the defence manufacturing hubs in the world.
To promote ‘Make in India’ in defence sector and to support the growth of the Defence sector and enhance manufacturing capacity in the sector, two Defence Industrial Corridors are being set up in India, one in Uttar Pradesh (viz., Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor UPDIC) and another in Tamil Nadu (viz., Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor TNDIC).
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is being set up by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). It consists of the following six nodal points with the potential to develop defence industries in the corridor: Agra, Aligarh, Chitrakoot, Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow.
The Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor (TNDIC) is being set up by the Government of Tamil Nadu (TIDCO). This consists of the following five nodal points: Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur, Salem and Tiruchirappalli.
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