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2,000-ACRE GLOBAL CITY TO COME UP IN TN

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September 18, 2025

TAMIL NADU will develop a 2,000-acre Global City at Madurantakam in Chengalpattu district, as part of the strategy to position the state as a magnet for global investment and innovation.

The Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has invited bids to appoint a consultant to prepare the master plan and steer the project, first announced by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu in the state budget earlier this year.

During the initial announcement, the state did not divulge the site.

As per sources, the Global City will feature IT and financial districts, convention centres, residential communities, healthcare and educational institutions, hospitality clusters, entertainment zones and green open spaces. It will be underpinned by AIdriven city management systems, digital-twinbased urban simulations, smart mobility platforms and resilient utilities.

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