GIM: 27 firms to invest Rs 44,000 crore in TN

Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor for his address, the CM said by getting the administrative sanction from 27 firms for the second Global Investors Meet (GIM) to be held later this

month, the State would get an assured investment of Rs 44,000 crore.

He also said that Tamil Nadu stood second in the country in terms of attracting investments.

Since Tamil Nadu was on top in respect of quality human resources, skilled manpower, power and quality infrastructure, several industries were coming forward to invest in the State, he added.

“Since several firms are set to invest in the State, 50,000 people would get direct jobs from this,” he added.

Listing out various initiatives taken by his government, Palaniswami, in a detailed reply, said TN has become a power surplus State and the government has been implementing various schemes, including for women and elders, on the path laid down by the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. He also said that law and order was well maintained in the State.