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MK Stalin Inaugurates Rs 28 Crore Mini TIDEL Park in Karaikudi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated a new Mini TIDEL Park in Karaikudi, built at a cost of Rs 28 crore. The facility is expected to generate employment for around 600 IT professionals as part of the state's policy to decentralize technology infrastructure. This follows the legacy of the original TIDEL Park established by former CM M. Karunanidhi, which helped make Chennai a major tech hub. The government is also developing several larger TIDEL Parks across the state, each projected to create about 6,000 jobs, to promote balanced regional development.

Key Points: Stalin Inaugurates Karaikudi Mini TIDEL Park for IT Jobs

  • Rs 28 crore facility in Karaikudi
  • Aims to employ 600 IT professionals
  • Part of IT decentralization policy
  • Larger parks planned for Madurai & Trichy
  • Strengthens Tamil Nadu's tech ecosystem
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MK Stalin inaugurates mini TIDEL park in Karaikudi

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin opens a new Mini TIDEL Park in Karaikudi, part of a major state push to decentralize IT infrastructure and create thousands of jobs.

"marking another step in the state government's efforts to expand the information technology ecosystem beyond major urban centres - Tamil Nadu Government"

Chennai, Jan 31

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday inaugurated a new Mini TIDEL Park in Karaikudi in Sivaganga district, marking another step in the state government's efforts to expand the information technology ecosystem beyond major urban centres.

Built at a cost of Rs 28 crore, the Karaikudi Mini TIDEL Park is expected to generate employment opportunities for around 600 IT professionals. The facility has been developed under the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, in line with the state's policy of decentralising IT infrastructure and taking technology-driven jobs to tier-2 and tier-3 cities. ​

According to a Tamil Nadu government release, the TIDEL initiative traces its origins to 2000, when former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi established the first TIDEL Park at Taramani in Chennai. ​

That project laid the foundation for Tamil Nadu's emergence as one of India's leading IT destinations and played a key role in transforming Chennai into a major technology hub. Building on that legacy, the state government has accelerated the expansion of TIDEL infrastructure across Tamil Nadu. ​

On February 18, 2025, foundation stones were laid for two major TIDEL Parks - one in Madurai at an estimated cost of Rs 314 crore with a built-up area of 5.34 lakh square feet, and another at Panchappur in Tiruchirappalli costing Rs 403 crore with a built-up area of 5.58 lakh square feet. Both projects are currently under construction. ​

In addition, a 21-storey TIDEL Park at Pattabiram, with a total built-up area of 5.57 lakh square feet, was inaugurated on November 22, 2024. The government has also announced a new TIDEL Park at Hosur, to be built at a cost of Rs 400 crore over five lakh square feet. ​

Tender processes for the Hosur project are underway, with construction expected to begin shortly. Each of the large TIDEL projects is projected to create around 6,000 IT and IT-enabled services jobs. ​

Together, they are expected to significantly strengthen Tamil Nadu's technology ecosystem, promote balanced regional development, and reinforce the state's position as a preferred destination for technology investments.

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Madurai, I'm thrilled to see the foundation stone laid for our TIDEL Park. For years, we've had to relocate for good tech jobs. This will be a game-changer for all of southern Tamil Nadu. Hope they also focus on improving local infrastructure like roads and public transport to support this growth.
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Rahul R
Good initiative, but Rs 28 crore for 600 jobs? That's roughly ₹4.67 lakh per job created. I hope the long-term economic multiplier effect justifies this investment. The government must ensure these parks attract real companies and don't become white elephants.
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Sneha F
My brother just got a job in the new Pattabiram TIDEL Park! He didn't have to move away from our ageing parents. This policy is not just about economics, it's about keeping families together and reducing urban pressure. More power to Tamil Nadu's planning! 🙏
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David E
Interesting to see this scale of IT infrastructure expansion. From an investment perspective, Tamil Nadu is clearly competing aggressively with Karnataka and Telangana. The focus on multiple hubs rather than one mega-city could be a sustainable advantage.
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Anjali F
Hope these parks come with good training institutes and skill development centres. Just building offices isn't enough. We need to ensure local youth are equipped with the right skills to grab these 6000+ ITES jobs. Partnership with local colleges is key.

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