Industries, Power and
Transport
The Vertical designs programs and policies customized for the Industry, Energy, Highways and Transport sectors which tackle emerging challenges and leverage opportunities. It collaborates closely with these sectors, offering insights and recommendations for crucial policy decisions to the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The Vertical organizes regular engagements with officials from sectoral departments. These sessions aim to synchronize stakeholders on the progress of State or Central government schemes, exchange departmental best practices, pinpoint sectoral challenges, and chart a strategic course ahead. Planning Commission members contribute valuable insights and advocate for optimal practices, and these recommendations are then presented to the Government for thoughtful consideration.
The Vertical conducts both in-house research studies and partners with research institutes and academia. These studies analyze emerging issues, bottlenecks in the industrial, energy, transportation sectors and the impact of various policies and developmental programmes..
The Vertical also organizes workshops that bring together key stakeholders and experts in these domains.
This Vertical coordinates with the following sectoral departments and their line departments:
Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce (IIPC)
- Guidance TN
- State Industries Promotion Corporation of TN (SIPCOT)
- TN Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (TIDCO)
- TN Industrial Investment Corporation Ltd. (TIIC)
- TN Newsprints and Papers Ltd. (TNPL)
- TN Cements Corporation Ltd. (TANCEM)
- TN Salt Corporation Ltd
- Department of Geology & Mining
- TN Minerals Ltd. (TAMIN)
- TN Magnesite Ltd. (TANMAG)
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
- Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce (IC&DIC)
- TN Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (TANSIDCO)
- TN Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (TANSI)
- Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII)
- Facilitating MSMEs of Tamil Nadu (FaMeTN)
- TN Startup and Innovation Mission (Startup TN)
Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi (HHTK)
- Department of Handlooms
- Department of Textiles
- Department of Sericulture
- TN Khadi & Village Industries Board
- TN Handicrafts Development Corporation
- Co-optex (TN Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Society)
- TN Palm Products Development Board
Information Technology and Digital Services (IT&DS)
- Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd. (ELCOT)
- Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA)
- Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation (TACTV)
- Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Ltd. (TANFINET)
- Tamil Virtual Academy (TVA)
- ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu
Energy
- TN Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd.(TANGEDCO)
- TN Transmission Corporation Ltd. (TANTRANSCO)
- TN Energy Development Agency (TEDA)
- TN Electrical Inspectorate (TNEI)
- TN Power, Finance & Infrastructure Development Corporation. Ltd. (TNPFIDCL)
Highways & Minor Ports
- Office of the Director General of Highways
- Highways Research Station
- TN Road Sector Project – II
- Tamil Nadu Road Development Company Ltd. (TNRDC)
- TN Road Infrastructure Development Corporation (TNRIDC)
- Tamil Nadu Maritime Board
- Poompuhar Shipping Corporation Ltd.
Transport Department
Transport Corporations
- Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC)
- State Express Transport Corporation (SETC)
- TNSTC Villupuram
- TNSTC Salem
- TNSTC Coimbatore
- TNSTC Kumbakonam
- TNSTC Madurai
- TNSTC Tirunelveli
Other associated organizations:
- Institute of Road Transport (IRT)
- Pallavan Transport Consultancy Services Ltd. (PTCS)
- TN Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department (MVMD)
- TN Transport Development Finance Corporation (TDFC)
MSMEs, an important pillar of the Indian Economy faced tremendous strain during the COVID-19 pandemic. With about 22 lakh MSMEs in Tamil Nadu, providing employment for about 100 lakh people in non-agricultural activities, Read More
Tamil Nadu, grappling with an acute power deficit, has spotlighted power generation in its Vision 2023 plan, aiming to add 20,000 MW of thermal power and construct two LNG terminals. The State Planning Commission Read More
The study aimed to systemically map economic activities in MSMEs at the district-level for intervention based on real-time data transfer. Tiruvannamalai, Theni, and Ariyalur were the selected districts for the pilot. Read More
Tamil Nadu, with nearly 12,000 villages and a significant reliance on agriculture, faces challenges in power distribution to its extensive network of agricultural pumps. While some areas – particularly in the catchment area of Cauvery – are well served by canal irrigation, several areas Read More
Owing to growing demand for power and rising costs, focus needs to be given to protect the interests of farmers who increasingly rely on groundwater for irrigation. At the same time, the TANGEDCO is facing crises to meet the requirements. Solarisation of farms by setting up decentralised solar power generation in rural lands could be a promising alternative to address the crisis. To explore the potential of solar based irrigation in the agriculture sector, State Planning Commission organised this workshop with experts Read More
Energy is the major source for the development of agriculture and industry in Tamil Nadu. The region’s abundant solar radiation presents significant potential for solar-based power generation, particularly in agriculture and agro-processing. Key learnings from this workshop highlight the recognition of solar energy’s potential for water pumps, heating, and post-harvest applications. Emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of solar power compared to conventional electricity usage is advised. Similarly, emphasizing the operational costs beyond Read More
The State Planning Commission facilitated a workshop focusing on the ‘Industrial Potential in Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu’. Identifying these districts as industrially backward, the workshop aimed to pinpoint deficiencies hindering industrial development. The findings underscored a lack of essential infrastructure, including power, water, and roads. To address this, the recommendation was to transform these southern districts into a ‘Global Manufacturing Business and Export Hub’ by enhancing infrastructure, attracting foreign Read More
- Feasibility study to assess the viability and scope of District Cooling projects in TN.
- Study on “Changing Nature of Work – Implication for Female Employment and regional growth in TN”.
- Study on ” Startup eco system in Tamilnadu: Opportunities and Challenges”
- Study on Finding additional revenue sources for improving the funds for operation of efficient public transport system.
Vidiyal Payanam Evaluation Study
Consultative meeting held with the Hon’ble Minister for Transport and Department Officials on 14.11.2022
Vidiyal Payanam Evaluation Study
Submission of Phase-I and Phase-II Study Reports by the Vice-Chairman, State Planning Commission to the Hon’ble Chief Minister on 25.11.2022
CM Meeting Policy
Presentation of the policy papers formulated by State Planning Commission in the meeting chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Minister on 27.10.2022
Policy papers
Submission of Policy papers on Industrialisation Policy for a Transitioning Economy, for the 6 sectors by the Vice-Chairman, State Planning Commission and Members to the Hon’ble Chief Minister on 27.10.2022