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1000MW Coal Based Power Plant (considered as mega proj. by central govt) |
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A MoU has been signed between NLC and TNEB to implement a 1000MW coal based power plant in Tuticorin.NLC will
hold the major share in it. OCT 2005: Recently Tuti Port and NLC signed an Mou where Port provides land for plant and
housing colony construction .Work is believed to start in the mid of 2006. |
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Volkswagen Plant in Tuticorin |
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In a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Ms J. Jayalalithaa, recently at Chennai, the
Indian Chamber of Commerce President, Mr T. Johnson, has said that Tuticorin should be considered as a location for the plant...more 03/08/2003: In a significant development to this,Volkswagen may decide to locate its plant in Vizag..more on this
Oct 2005: Volkswagen has dropped their plan to invest in Vizag..will Tuti be lucky enough to grab this opportunity
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East Coast Road |
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Expected to extend this road from Nagapattinam to Tuticorin soon...more |
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Over-Bridge near 3rd Gate |
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Fly-over near 3rd gate area.Construction work is in progress Oct 2005: Not much progress on this |
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Tuticorin Airport |
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Deccan Aviation plans to inroduce a new chartered service to Tuticorin from Chennai.Tuticorin collector has
initiated steps to revive the Tuticorin airport again Oct 2005: Deccan to fly from Chennai to Tuti ,only if industry
promises 25 seat daily |
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Shriram,SPIC plan Rs 1,000-cr JV for coke oven in Tuticorin (estimated cost:1000-cr) |
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Leo Energy Corporation has been floated for implementing this project.The project is designed to help Spic in
getting an assured supply of low cost gas released from conversion of coking coal into coke.It is expected to save 30-100Cr
Rs for spic fertilizer plant in Tuticorin. Detailed project report has been prepared by M N Dastur & Co. .Economic
Times dated 18th March 2004 |
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Candle unit by Ramesh Flowers in Tuticorin (estimated cost:5cr) |
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There is huge demand for candles in the international market especially in the US and Europe. Ramesh flowers
have presence in these countries through huge departmental stores like `Walmart' and British Home Stores. Leveraging on this,
the company will start exporting candles. planning to set up a state-of-the-art facility in Tuticorin with an investment
of Rs 5 crore Current status : Drawing board Financial Express Dated March 15th 2004 |
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Tuticorin - Colombo Ferry Service |
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Political unrest in Srilanka and Chief minister of Tamilnadu fearing the security threat, has stalled the
proceedings of the ferry service between Tuti and Colombo. |
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Tuticorin SEZ |
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A CONCEPT paper prepared by the Tuticorin Port Trust on developing a port-based special economic zone (SEZ) has identified
proximity to a port, climate and location as advantages for locating industries in agro and food processing, logistics, heavy
engineering and mineral ore handling in the proposed zone.
The port trust has submitted the concept paper to the State Government, which will take it up with the Centre for approval. . |
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Sethu Samudram Project (estimated cost:2000cr) |
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NEERI is currently doing the feasibility study of this project.Much awaited project for the people in this
region.It is expected to boost the economy in this region.
Latest Update as on Sept-2004:
OCT 2005:
The dream project: Work is been started and it will be a great boon for the southern
districts of Tamil Nadu.. |
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Under Ground Drainage (estimated cost:46.40cr) |
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The project will commence in January 2006and completed in a year 12 lift stations, two trunk sewer stations
and a sewage treatment plant would be established
The entire town will be divided into 19 zones and the sewage
collected from each zone would be pumped into a well before being taken to the sewage treatment plant.
Sewage drained
through the system would be treated using anaerobic method and the municipal administration would construct two anaerobic
ponds, three facultative ponds and three maturation ponds for the purpose
Note:Tuticorin being the first municipality
to implement UGD 25 yrs back which failed. (last update:Nov-2005) Latest update:13/01/2008: Construction of underground
sewerage system here on an outlay of Rs 46.40 crore commenced with ‘bhoomi puja’ on 12/01....more
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Children's Traffic Park (Rs.30lakh) |
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children's traffic park at the cost of Rs 30 lakh would be constructed opposite to VOC college in the Palayamkottai
road.
The construction of the park occupying an area of about 16 acres would be partially met (one third of the cost)
by the traffic department and the remaining Rs 20 lakh would be mobilised by way of public contribution.
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Business & Industries - Directory
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 Agriculture
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R. S. V. Nadar & Co. - Exporters of spices & aromatics, senna leaves, botanical herbs, medicinal herbs, dried flowers, food grains, fertilizers,
herbal extracts and fresh fruits.
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M. S. A. Salt Manufacturers - Wholesale exporters of edible salt, free flow idoized salt, lodized refined salt, rock salt, flavored salt, granulated
salt, bath salt and industrial salt.
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 Appliances
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Sathya Agencies - Dealers of home appliances including televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.
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 Arts & Crafts
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Exoflor - Manufacturer and exporter of dried flowers, potpourris and dried flower bouquets.
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Fauna International - Manufacturer and exporter of dried flowers, potpourri supplies, bouquets, sea shells and also provide fabrics including
silk, organza and jute.
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 Ayurvedic & Herbal
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H. Bilal & Co. - Exporters of herbal products including senna leaves & extracts, senna pods and spices.
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Herbs India, Tuticorin - Suppliers and exporters of Indian herbs, squill, lemon, sarasaparilla, neem, pongal flower, calamus root, indian ginseng,
senna leaf, senna pods and Indian spices.
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 Chemicals
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Dharani Export - Import Services (P) Ltd. - Wholesale exporters of agro chemicals, basic chemicals, pharma chemicals, dyes & intermediates, pigments, food colours,
textile chemicals, food flavours, spices, edible oils, food grains, procesed foods, raw herbs, essential oils, herbal extracts
and herbal medicines.
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Arasan Phosphates (P) Ltd. - Supplying di-calcium phosphate (dcp), plaster of paris (pop), organic fertilizers, gypsum, aloe-vera juice, aloe vera hair
oil, aloe-vera shampoo, aloe-vera foot cream, industrial dryers, scientific lab equipments, uniforms and surgical sutures.
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 Computers
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Xypnoss Technologies - Provides website designing & development, e-commerce solutions, multimedia services and software development services.
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 Gems & Jewelry
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MTV Jewellers Private Limited - Offers gold jewellery like earrings, necklaces, bangles & kangans amd also provide silver jewellery sets & pendents
and silver bracelets & earrings.
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 Home Textiles
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Fauna International - Manufacturer and exporter of dried flowers, potpourri supplies, bouquets, sea shells and also provide fabrics including
silk, organza and jute.
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 Industrial Goods
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Subramany & Co (Exports) Pvt. Ltd. - Manufacturers of palmyra fibre & palmyra stalks which is used as scrub brush material and as a filling material for
the brushes and brooms.
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Agsar Paints Pvt. Ltd. - Manufacturer of decorative and industrial paints including cement paints, enamel paints, distempers and epoxy paints.
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 Metals & Minerals
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Kalpaka Chemicals Private Limited - Dealing in supply and export of activated carbon for water treatment, gold recovery, silver impregnation, petroleum refineries,
gas & air purification, soft drinks syrup solution and effluent treatment.
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 Office & Stationery
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P.R. Matches World - Exporters of stationary products like notebooks, files, greetings cards and also provide matches, rubber mats, rubber tubes
& tyres, sea food, washing soap & powder, incense stick, rice, banana chips and spices.
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 Pharmaceutical Products
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P.P.M. Thangaiah Nadar Firm - Exporter of senna leaves & pods, medicinal plants, pharmaceutical raw materials, marine products and spices.
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P.P.M. Thangaiah Nadar Firm - Exporter of senna leaves & pods, medicinal plants, pharmaceutical raw materials, marine products and spices.
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