A delegation from the Southern India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI), led by Mr. V. Inbavijayan, Member of the SICCI Executive Committee, met Ms. S. Keerthana, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, and presented SICCI’s report titled “Agenda for the New Government.”
During the meeting, Mr. Vinod Solomon, Secretary General of SICCI, briefed the Minister on a series of transformative initiatives aimed at accelerating Tamil Nadu’s industrial and economic growth. Among the key proposals discussed was the establishment of a Drone & Aviation Cluster at Chettinad, a project envisioned to attract substantial investments and position Tamil Nadu as the Drone Capital of South Asia.
The interaction also focused on several strategic growth initiatives, including the creation of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Applied Semiconductors, expansion of EV and mobility projects, and leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to strengthen industrial development and global trade opportunities for the state.
Mr. Naveen Prakash, Member of the SICCI Executive Committee, emphasized the importance of holistic engagement with the Tamil Diaspora to enhance investment promotion and trade facilitation. He also presented the SICCI Coffee Table Book on Tamil Diaspora to the Hon’ble Minister during the meeting.
Welcoming SICCI’s recommendations, Minister S. Keerthana expressed keen interest in working closely with the Chamber to drive innovation, attract investments, and further strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position as a leading industrial hub in India.