Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries P Thangamani has said that the state is becoming as one of the most attractive destinations for investments and business. The State government has attracted Rs 26,625 crore investment in 17 projects since May 2011, the Minister added.
With the proposed investments, the State is expecting to generate direct and indirect employment to over 1.45 lakh people. Apart from this, additional investment to the tune of Rs 30,000 crore are under various stages of discussions, he said.
The Minister was inaugurating the 12th edition of Connect 2013, the two-day conference and exhibition organised in Chennai on September 24. The event was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry in partnership with the State Government.