18/05/2025
Coimbatore asks for better Airport, Ring Roads, Metro, Combined Bus Terminus, Multi Modal Logistics Park, Master plan, Coimbatore Urban Development Authority, Comprehensive Mobility Plan, Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority, Single Window, Industrial Park, Green power, Clean Water, Good Air quality & Better Waste management.
2nd biggest City in TamilNadu deserves more & will contribute to Trillion dollar goal.
COIMBATORE 2.0!
Interactive Session with Dr.Darez Ahamed, Managing Director & CEO, Guidance, Department of Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu
By
CII & Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Coimbatore Chapters.
♦️Fortune 500 companies & MNCs perceive Coimbatore as a Tier-1 city & preferred "Bangalore +1" destination.
♦️It has the potential to contribute 30-40% to Tamil Nadu’s GDP.
♦️Many Mittelstand (SME) companies have established direct connections and partnerships with Coimbatore-based firms.
♦️These German companies highly appreciated the cost-effective problem-solving capabilities of Coimbatore companies, which prompted his visit to understand the city's industrial strength further.
♦️He remarked that Coimbatore has the potential to contribute 30-40% to Tamil Nadu’s GDP, aligning with the state’s vision of achieving a $1 trillion economy
♦️He acknowledged existing bottlenecks, including infrastructure challenges, and informed the audience that the Eastern and Western bypass road projects are currently under proposal.
♦️Industries Secretary is in discussions with airline companies to explore improved flight options for Coimbatore.
♦️He highlighted GCCs (Global Capability Centers), R&D, and logistics as key focus areas for investment and encouraged local businesses to make better use of the Single Window System, Biz Buddy, and MOU facilities provided by Guidance for faster approvals, tools already widely used by MNCs.
♦️He appreciated the contributions of civic society initiatives like Siruthuli and praised the strength of Coimbatore’s industry associations.
♦️He also emphasized the importance of initiatives such as the Buyers-Sellers Meet at CODISSIA and mentioned plans to organize similar meets for other sectors
Mr. Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar, IAS, District Collector of Coimbatore.
♦️Collector stated that the Kongu region is the Growth Engine of Tamil Nadu.
♦️Coimbatore, he said, has seen significant growth in the past 3-4 years, with projects such as the airport expansion, multimodal logistics park, metro rail, and the city master and mobility plans progressing well.
♦️He lauded the people-driven nature of the district, where innovative ideas often originate and spread.
♦️He highlighted how suggestions from citizens and industry leaders have been incorporated into government actions.
Rajesh B Lund, President, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore Chapter and Director, Srivari Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
♦️He thanked Guidance and the Tamil Nadu Government for their infrastructure efforts, including metro rail, airport expansion, TIDEL IT parks, defence parks, and semiconductor hubs.
♦️He stressed the need for support on the Eastern bypass project, enhanced air connectivity, and expressed concern that Coimbatore lacks a major industrial park, which is critical for future growth.
Vanitha Mohan, Past President, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore Chapter and Chairperson, Pricol Ltd.,
♦️She praised Coimbatore's vibrant community where industries, NGOs, and farmers collaborate for city.
♦️She reiterated that air connectivity remains a major concern, referencing the recent CODISSIA expo, where North Indian companies came to exhibit, a sign of Coimbatore’s growing appeal.
♦️She emphasized that with industrial expansion, waste management and air quality must be priorities to ensure a livable environment and the preservation of natural resources.
