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Achievements of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has established itself as a powerful state in India, making significant contributions in
many sectors.

Economic Achievements

Tamil Nadu has achieved unprecedented economic growth rates in recent years:

• Recorded a real economic growth rate of 9.69% in 2024-25, the highest in India and Tamil
Nadu's best performance in the last 10 years

• Achieved a nominal growth rate of 14.02% in 2024-25, also the highest among Indian states

• The state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) increased from Rs. 15,71,368 crore in 2023-
24 to Rs. 17,23,698 crore in 2024-25 at constant prices (base years 2011-12)

• Maintained strong growth even during challenging times like COVID-19, with 0.07% growth
in 2020-21 and consistently over 8% growth since 2021-22

Sector-wise Growth Performance

The state's economic growth has been driven by excellent performance in the following sectors:

Tertiary (Services) Sector:

• Grew by 12.7% in 2024-25, contributing about 53% to the state economy

• Real Estate and Professional Services: 13.6% growth

• Information Communication and Broadcasting: 13% growth

• Trade, Hotels, and Restaurants: 11.7% growth

Secondary Sector:

• Grew by 9% in 2024-25, contributing 37% to the economy

• Construction: 10.6% growth

• Manufacturing Sector: 8% growth

Primary Sector:

• Grew by only 0.15% in 2024-25, contributing 10% to the economy

• Crop Production: -5.93% (negative growth)

• Livestock: 3.84% growth

Industrial Leadership

Tamil Nadu dominates in several industries:

• Contributed 11.46% to India's total industrial Gross Value Added (GVA) and 13.12% to India's
manufacturing GVA in 2023-24

• The manufacturing sector contributed 18.33% to the state's GDP, generating Rs. 4.9 lakh
crore in GVA
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• Ranks #1 in India in Motor Vehicles & Trailers (23.34% of India's total production), Apparel
(33.66%), and Leather & Leather Products (27.54%)

• Ranks #2 in Textiles (23.01% of India's production), Machinery & Equipment (17.23%),

Computer, Electronic & Optical Products (17.32%), and Printing & Reproduction (14.34%)

• Attracted investment commitments of Rs. 6,64,180 crore at the 2024 Tamil Nadu Global
Investors Meet, with potential to create direct employment for 14,54,712 people and total
employment for 26,90,657 people

Leadership in Renewable Energy

Tamil Nadu has established itself as a pioneer in renewable energy:

• Increased total renewable energy capacity from 19,983.42 MW in March 2024 to 24,091
MW in November 2024 - an addition of 4,107.58 MW in just eight months

• Ranks third in the country as of March 2024, contributing 11.63% of India's total installed
renewable energy capacity

• Ranks fifth in renewable energy production in 2023-24, producing 33.17 billion units (BU)
and contributing 9.22% of the country's renewable energy production

• Specifically ranks fourth in solar, wind, bio-energy, and small hydropower, producing 29.60
BU (13.11% of the national total)

• Renewable energy contributed 26.90% to Tamil Nadu's total energy production, with wind
power contributing 50.98% and solar energy 35.39%

• Targets adding 7,500 megawatts (MW) of additional renewable energy capacity by 2025-26

• Set a record of 5,838 MW of wind power generation on September 10, 2023

• Achieved a new peak solar production record of 5,398 MW on March 5, 2024, and broke the
record for maximum one-day solar energy production at 40.50 MU on April 23, 2024

• Aims to produce 100 billion units of renewable energy by 2030

Educational Transformation

Tamil Nadu has made significant progress in modernizing its education system:

• Allocated Rs. 1,000 crore for the School Development Plan for infrastructure improvement

• Invested Rs. 960 crore in smart classrooms & high-tech laboratories to modernize learning
infrastructure

• Introduced the Tamil Pudhaiyan scheme providing Rs. 1,000 per month to those seeking
higher education

• Strengthened vocational education through skill labs & ITIs to enhance industry alignment

• Integrated AI education to prepare students for next-generation industries

• Allocated Rs. 160 crore to upgrade computer labs in 2,000 schools

• Allocated Rs. 56 crore to upgrade 880 high-tech labs

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• Allocated Rs. 65 crore to establish smart classrooms in 2,676 government schools

• Successfully placed 780 government school students in prestigious institutions like IITs and
National Law Universities over two years

Healthcare Excellence

Tamil Nadu pioneers in several healthcare initiatives:

• Established robust public health infrastructure with skilled human resources, contributing to
high rankings in key health indicators

• Implemented the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS),

benefiting over 14 million people

• Introduced the Innuyir Kaappom Nammai Kaakkum-48 scheme ensuring cashless medical
treatment for all road accident victims

• Introduced the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM) scheme to improve health access for
low-income groups and reduce expenditure

• Pioneered the concept of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India through the
Anaivarukkum Nalavazhvu pilot scheme

• Established Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) in 4,848 Health Sub Centers (HSCs), 1,384
Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in rural areas, and 460 Urban Primary Health Centers (UPHCs)

• Created a unique model of 500 Urban Health and Wellness Centers (U-HWCs) staffed with
medical officers and nurses, providing morning and evening outpatient services

• Became the first large state to transform all PHCs and U-PHCs into HWCs

• Significantly expanded HSC-HWCs from 985 in 2018-20 to 4,848 in 2021-24, and established
500 U-HWCs which did not exist previously

Tourism and Cultural Development

Tamil Nadu has made substantial investments in tourism and cultural preservation:

• Allocated Rs. 524.16 crore in the 2025-26 budget for Tourism, Culture, and Religious
Endowments departments, with Rs. 272.46 crore specifically for tourism

• Allocated Rs. 300 crore to improve modern infrastructure at key tourist destinations
including Mamallapuram, Tiruvannamalai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Tiruchendur, Palani,
and Nagoor-Velankanni

• Allocated Rs. 100 crore to develop lesser-known tourist destinations throughout the state

• Planned to establish an eco-park at Udhagamandalam (Ooty) on 52 acres at a cost of Rs. 70

crore, featuring spice gardens, urban forestry, bird watching areas, and nature trails

• Announced the introduction of the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development and Facilitation Act to
attract investments in hospitality industries and stimulate economic growth

• Established dedicated Development Authorities for Mamallapuram, Tiruvannamalai,

Tiruchendur, and Rameswaram to effectively coordinate and implement tourism projects
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• Allocated Rs. 133 crore to translate Thirukkural into multiple languages, aiming to make it
available in all 193 official languages recognized by the UN within three years

• Allocated Rs. 10 crore to translate 500 Tamil literary masterpieces into English over five
years

• Allocated Rs. 2 crore each to publish technical textbooks in Tamil and digitize old palm leaf
manuscripts, rare publications, and handwritten records

• Allocated Rs. 7 crore for archaeological excavations in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states

• Planned to renovate 17 heritage structures, including the Institute of Oriental Studies under
Chennai University and the Desinghu Raja Rani Memorial

Infrastructure Development

The state has made significant investments in infrastructure:

• Allocated Rs. 20,722 crore for highways and ports development

• Planned to improve 16,500 km of roads under the Chief Minister's Road Development Plan

• Initiated work on a 14.2 km four-way elevated road from Thiruvanmiyur to Uthandi on the
East Coast Road at an estimated cost of Rs. 2,100 crore

• Launched the Green Highways initiative with a plan to plant 10 lakh indigenous trees

• Allocated Rs. 200 crore under the Accident-Free State initiative to improve road safety and
reduce fatalities in high-risk areas

• Inaugurated the North Chennai Thermal Power Project Stage III with a capacity of 800 MW
on March 7, 2024

Sports Achievements

Tamil Nadu has made notable advancements in sports:

• Allocated Rs. 350 crore for sports development in the 2024-25 budget, a 40% increase from
the previous year

• Tamil Nadu athletes won 5 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the 2023 Asian Games

• Won 6 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

• Tamil Nadu players made significant contributions to India's bronze medal at the 44th Chess
Olympiad in 2022

• Construction of a world-class sports arena in Chennai at a cost of Rs. 120 crore is underway

• Introduced the "Sports in Village, Talent in Village" program to encourage rural athletes

• Successfully hosted the 6th National Games in 2024, where Tamil Nadu secured 4th place
with 125 medals

Technological Advancement and Innovation

Tamil Nadu is at the forefront of technological advancement:

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• Generated revenue of Rs. 2.25 lakh crore in the Information Technology sector, contributing
14% of India's IT exports

• Established IT parks in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, and Hosur

• Allocated Rs. 150 crore for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) research

• The Adani Group has established one of the world's largest data centers in Chennai

• Set up an Apple iPhone manufacturing plant in Chennai in 2024 with an investment of Rs.
4,000 crore

• Tata Electronics opened an iPhone manufacturing plant in Chennai in 2023 with an

investment of Rs. 1,000 crore

• Foxconn established an iPhone manufacturing plant in Hosur in 2024 with an investment of

Rs. 5,000 crore

• Created a Rs. 100 crore fund called "Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund" to encourage the
startup ecosystem

Agricultural Achievements

Tamil Nadu has made several advancements in the agricultural sector:

• Achieved 110.5 lakh tons of food grain production in 2023-24

• Ranks 7th in India in paddy production with 80.2 lakh tons

• Leading in herb and spice production, particularly ranking 3rd in India in turmeric production

• Ranks 8th in India in horticultural crops with 189.7 lakh tons of production in 2023-24

• Ranks 3rd in India in coconut production, producing 6,171 million coconuts annually

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has introduced 82 new high-yielding varieties

• Agricultural exports reached Rs. 12,500 crore in 2023-24, a 15% increase over the previous
year

• Provided crop insurance worth Rs. 2,500 crore to 16.5 lakh farmers in 2023-24

• Allocated Rs. 1,000 crore to implement drip irrigation on 10 lakh acres of land in 2024-25

• Reached the milestone of 1,000 "Farmer Producer Organizations" (FPOs) in 2024, benefiting
5 lakh farmers

Social Welfare Programs and Achievements

Tamil Nadu pioneered in social welfare programs:

• "Chief Minister's Women's Rights Fund Scheme" provides Rs. 1,000 per month to 1.15 crore
families

• "Revolutionary Leader MGR Nutritious Meal Program" provides nutritious meals to 32.72
lakh children

• "Free Bus Travel Scheme" benefits an average of 40 lakh women daily

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• "Tamil Nadu Labor Welfare Board" has benefited 72 lakh unorganized workers

• "Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme" has benefited 1.58 crore
families

• "Free House Site Patta Scheme" has benefited 3.5 lakh families

• "Chief Minister's Entrepreneurship Development Program" has benefited 35,000 youth

• "Women's Rights Program" provided loans worth Rs. 7,000 crore to 1.5 lakh women self-
help groups in 2023-24

Gender Equality and Women's Development

Tamil Nadu has made significant progress in gender equality:

• "Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneurs Development Fund" has provided loans worth Rs. 500
crore to 10,000 women entrepreneurs

• "Special Fund for Women Self-Help Groups" has provided loans worth Rs. 10,000 crore to 2
lakh women self-help groups

• Women's participation in government jobs has increased to 46%, higher than the national
average of 32%

• Female literacy rate has increased to 80.4%, higher than the national average of 70.3%

• "Pudhumai Penn Scheme" for girl children has benefited 6 lakh girl children

• 10,000 women police officers have been appointed in the special "Women Police Force"
division

• "Women Protection Centers" have been established in all 38 districts

Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development

Tamil Nadu has made significant progress in environmental protection:

• "Green Tamil Nadu Plan" has resulted in planting 265 million tree saplings, increasing the
state's green cover to 23.8%

• "Water Bodies Restoration Plan" has restored 8,900 ponds, lakes, and water bodies

• "Rainwater Harvesting Plan" has created 1.2 lakh rainwater harvesting structures

• "Plastic Elimination Plan" has successfully implemented the ban on single-use plastic items
with 95% success

• "Pollution Control Measures" have reduced air pollution by 30% in major cities like Chennai,
Coimbatore, and Madurai

• 8 beaches have received international recognition under the "Blue Flag Beaches" program

• "Green Energy Policy" aims to produce 50% of electricity from renewable energy sources by
2030

Art, Culture, and Heritage Preservation

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Tamil Nadu has made significant efforts to preserve its traditional arts and culture:

• "Tamil Language Development Plan" has implemented various programs for the
development of the Tamil language at a cost of Rs. 250 crore

• "Traditional Arts Preservation Program" provides monthly stipends to 50,000 traditional

artists

• "Archaeological Studies" have conducted archaeological excavations at places like Keezhadi,

Adichanallur, Kodumanal, and identified traces of a 2,600-year-old civilization

• "Tamil Music and Folk Arts Development Program" has trained 10,000 young artists

• "World Tamil Conference" was successfully conducted in 2023, with 5,000 representatives
from over 100 countries participating

• "Tamil Virtual Academy" has helped over 5 lakh students learn the Tamil language through
the internet

These comprehensive achievements of Tamil Nadu demonstrate the state's dedication to holistic
development by integrating economic growth, social welfare, cultural preservation, and
technological advancement. Economic experts predict that if the current growth momentum is
maintained and exports are increased, Tamil Nadu will emerge as a $1 trillion economy by 2032-33.