Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Minister Pushes Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Industrial Corridor with Centre
Tamil Nadu is a state in India that makes lots of things, like cars and electronics.
Its leaders want to build a new industrial corridor, which is like a special route that connects factories and businesses.
The corridor would go between two big cities, Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram.
A minister named S. Keerthana asked the central government of India to study this idea.
She also asked for help to build seven new industrial parks, where companies can set up factories easily.
The request was made at a big meeting in New Delhi, the capital of India.
The finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, reminded everyone that an older plan from 2014 was not followed up properly.
The commerce minister, Piyush Goyal, said some of the proposals could be approved if they follow the rules.
If the corridor is built, it could help create jobs and connect Tamil Nadu with its neighbour, Kerala.
Tamil Nadu sought the Centre's consideration of a proposed Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram industrial corridor.
The state pressed for support for its seven industrial park proposals under the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (Bhavya).
The demands were raised at the third meeting of the Nicdit apex monitoring authority chaired by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi.
Sitharaman noted that a 2014 Chennai–Thoothukudi corridor proposal had not received the required focus from successive Tamil Nadu governments.
Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal indicated a fair proportion of Tamil Nadu's proposals will be considered subject to Bhavya guidelines.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu industries minister S. Keerthana, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal
- What
- Tamil Nadu sought the Centre's consideration of a Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram industrial corridor and support for seven Bhavya industrial park proposals
- When
- Monday, at the third meeting of the Nicdit apex monitoring authority
- Where
- New Delhi; the proposed corridor would connect Chennai in Tamil Nadu with Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala
- Why
- To strengthen industrial connectivity, expand investment opportunities, and create greater opportunities for manufacturing, investment and employment
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Proposed corridor
- Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram industrial corridor
- Scheme
- Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (Bhavya)
- Industrial park proposals
- 7
- Meeting
- Third meeting of the Nicdit apex monitoring authority
- Chair
- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman
- Earlier proposal
- Chennai–Thoothukudi industrial corridor (2014)