Updates/Opinions on Coimbatore's development - கோவை மாநகரின் வளர்ச்சி செய்திகள்.
Tweets about Tamil Nadu's self-made city!
#CoimbatoreNeedsDXBflights
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India is set to hold several rounds of G20 meetings in the coming months and it's expected that Coimbatore will be hosting one such meeting where Isha Yoga Center will be the venue. This event will be a boost to the development of Kovai as it'll attract international recognition.
TN government is set to build a Lord Murugan statue at Marudhamalai temple which will be taller than the one at Malaysia. Soil testing is currently under progress & the works are expected to begin soon.
This will definitely boost the tourism in the region.
#Coimbatore
#Kovai
BJP's Lok Sabha election manifesto for Coimbatore;
🔸Airport + Cargo bay expansion + new International connections
🔸Metro
🔸IIM + IIFT
🔸Railway division in Kovai with 3 Terminals
🔸Kovai - Karur 8 lane highway + Kovai - Trichy 6 lane highway
🔸Radial Suburban Train network
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India's 3rd and South India's 1st IMAX with Laser projection has been launched in the city at Broadway Mall.
📸:
@CinemaVikatan
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#Kovai
Coimbatore has got 14 Business Tycoons (net worth of 38,200 crore) which is second only to Surat. Tiruppur has got 4 worth 10,400 crore.
#Kovai
#Entrepreneurship
Here is a thread on the achievements of the Tamil Nadu government wrt Coimbatore in the past 3 years,
1. Successfully stalled the Vellalore IBT
2. Haven't approved the Metro DPR
3. Haven't transferred the land for Airport expansion
4. Delaying the Pilloor 3 scheme...(1/n)
Mettupalayam Railway Station (MTP) turns 150!
With this, Coimbatore has officially become the 1st city in India to have three railway stations which are over 150 years old 💫
#Kovai
PSG iTech's new Convention Center. It has a capacity to house 1600 people. One of the best designed centers in India owned by a private educational institution. A new Icon of Coimbatore.
📷: PSG Sons
#Kovai
The district wise GDP split up of Tamil Nadu for 2020,
1. Thiruvallur - 167
2. Chennai - 147
3. Coimbatore - 137
Merchandise export from TN for 2021-2022,
1. Kanchipuram - 9.78
2. Chennai - 5.57
3. Tiruppur - 4.78
4. Coimbatore - 3.16
"Kovai & Tiruppur deserve better".
Coimbatore will be getting an IMAX XT which comes with the latest laser technology. It'll have a 12.1 surround system with a 3D projection.
~ Kovai will be the 3rd city in India to get this laser projection in IMAX after Mumbai n Delhi 🔥🔥
(8th city in India to get an IMAX)
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"IKEA is interested in Coimbatore"
- TN Industries minister
A few days back, there were reports that IKEA is looking to establish its presence in Tamil Nadu. Hope they finalise Kovai for setting up a new store soon.
A testimonial to the city's potential 🤞🏻
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A new IT Park has been proposed near Kalapatti. It'll consist of 3 blocks with 10 floors each.
Will be a great addition to the rapidly growing demand for office spaces in the city.
#Coimbatore
#Kovai
Recently, Ratan Tata got a custom made 72V Nano EV which was modified by Electra EV, a part of TATA group. It was made in Coimbatore, where it has a manufacturing plant measuring 30000 sq.ft.
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#Kovai
So Coimbatore lost the opportunity of getting a Semiconductor Plant worth 6500 crore which eventually went to Gujarat, according to our CM.
So it makes sense that the Annur Ind Park issue was blown up by few political parties to make it happen.
Worst!!!
Zoho's new office in Coimbatore - coming soon! 💥
Zoho will launch its new office in Kovai near Karanampettai. It'll employ 500 ppl initially which will be scaled up to ~1200 (phase 1). The new center will be ready in another 4-5 months.
What a shame!
Coimbatore, which is also the 2nd largest city of TN hasn't even got a single new project in the past 1 year. Also the existing projects are being dragged for months with several missed deadlines. Even the basic infrastructure, particularly the city roads are worst.
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After a delay, L&T has finally obtained EC for its IT Park in the city which will come up along the L&T bypass near Eachanari.
> Built-up area: 1.85 million sq.ft
Cost: 374 crore
Gonna be a game changer.
#Coimbatore
#Kovai
Big news...!
Coimbatore is set to get its 1st full fledged government Industrial Park (TIDCO) soon 🔥
Administrative sanction has been given for acquiring 3731 acres of land in Annur. 202 officials will be appointed to look over the LA process.
Total cost: 900 crore
#Kovai
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Coimbatore will be hosting the Science-20 Summit, which will be a part of G-20 meetings. Science ministers from G-20 nations will be participating in it. The event will be held from 21st to 22nd July, 2023.
#Kovai
Coimbatore Metro phase 1 update:
Total length - 39 km
> Line 1 = Avinashi rd - 17.4km/17 stations (Ukkadam -near Neelambur)
> Line 2 = Sathyamangalam rd - 16km/14 stations (Kovai Jn - Valiyampalayam pirivu)
It will be a 3-coach regular metro having frequencies in 5-7 minutes.
The 62 years old dream project of Western Tamil Nadu has finally seen the light of the day as a trial run of the Avinashi - Athikadavu scheme was carried out after several delays. The project will immensely benefit Coimbatore, Tiruppur & Erode districts.
> Foundation laid - 2019
Kovai is the only district in 🇮🇳 to have 3 railway stations which are 150+ years old. Also, Coimbatore Jn has generated 283.36 crore (3rd highest-SR) as revenue last year but the region gets nothing in return. This ill-treatment must be stopped & proper attention should be given.
A night time luminosity map of India which was taken on 15th Feb 2023.
Source: NASA WorldView
"Coimbatore - Tiruppur - Erode - Salem" stretch is a Megalopolis in the making. An Expressway & an HSR between these cities & Chennai can do wonders. Hope the governments are watching.
Renders of the upcoming Broadway Megaaplex in the city which will have 9 screen (South-India's first IMAX with Laser and EPIQ large format screens in one roof) Multiplex, 38 key hotel, food court, retail stores, etc.
Looks stunning 🤩
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#Kovai
Infosys’s office at the SVB Tech Park has started functioning. The new centre will have 1,490 seats spread across 6 floors. A great start!
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#Kovai
Here's an example for the hypocritical attitude of the Tamil Nadu government where it's opposing the privatisation of the Coimbatore Airport & is delaying the land transfer to AAI. At the same time, investments from such firms are being approved as well.
Pathetic!!!
#Kovai
Vehicle traffic is set to be allowed on the GN Mills flyover from July 1st.
India was making headlines by laying 30+ km of highways per day but here, a simple 670 mts flyover took 4.3 years to be completed with several delays causing so much hardships to the public.
#JustSaying
இனிய கோயம்புத்தூர் தின வாழ்த்துக்கள்! ❤️
219 years since its inception, Coimbatore has been growing by itself, reaching heights & setting up standards. Let the momentum continue.
Thanks to the NEM for giving back our சில்லென்ற கோவை once again during this special occasion.
#Kovai
Coimbatore is set to get its 2nd Vande Bharat Express which will connect the city with Bangalore.
Official announcement is expected very soon...✌🏻
#Kovai
Ranji Trophy returns to Coimbatore after a gap of 32 years 🏏🏟
Schedule: 20 - 23 December, 2022.
Match: Tamil Nadu vs Andhra Pradesh.
Venue: SNR Cricket ground
Hope, IPL matches will be held in Kovai one day. Also, Duleep Trophy was held for the 1st time in the city recently.
Vettaikaranpudur village near Pollachi has won the Bronze🥉medal for the 'Best Tourism Village Award 2023' from the Ministry of Tourism. Blessed with serene landscapes, it's one of the most preferred locations for film making within the Kollywood industry.🌴🏞️
#Coimbatore
#Kovai
SVB Tech Park occupants,
1. Infosys will be occupying 1-7 floors.
2. Deloitte India - 8 n 9th floor.
3. Tech Mahindra - 10th floor.
The entire building has been occupied within 3 months. Demand ⏫🔥. Hope they start the next phase of expansion soon.
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#Kovai
Great News... Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), an 🇺🇸 based leading investment analyst firm has launched its 3rd Indian office in Coimbatore after Pune & Mumbai. Already Deloitte has entered Kovai and EY is looking for the same. Hope KPMG & PwC enters the city soon.
The top 10 tier-II cities of India where the focus will shift wrt the real estate sector in the coming years,
🔸Coimbatore
🔸Bhubaneswar
🔸Indore
🔸Jaipur
🔸Kochi
🔸Lucknow
🔸Nagpur
🔸Surat
🔸Thiruvananthapuram
🔸Visakhapatnam
Source: Cushman & Wakefield report
#Kovai
A reason why many firms prefer Coimbatore to expand their operations recently,
"Coimbatore has the highest number of Science & Tech Graduates amongst the emerging hubs (tier-Il cities) of India".
Source: NASSCOM - Deloitte report
An Education hub indeed!
#Kovai
The newly built Kavundampalayam flyover awaiting for official inauguration along with the TNHB's new project and the Western Ghats in the backdrop. Amazing frames. 🤩
📷: Zero gravity studios
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#Kovai
TN finance minister has requested the union finance minister to sanction a Semi-High Speed railway corridor to connect Chennai – Salem – Coimbatore with extensions to Bangalore & Ernakulam in the upcoming budget.
#Kovai
After a very long time......⛈️⚡ ☔ ❄️
Several streams, canals, ponds are filling up after years & could see the entire Western Ghats back to its glory!
Best day for Coimbatore in 2023???
#Kovai
Coconut 🥥 production statistics:
India - 1st among the countries,
Tamil Nadu - 1st among the states (processing),
Coimbatore - 1st among the districts 🔥
- Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister, GoI
P.S = Kovai contributes almost 90% (~1500 crore) of TN's coir exports annually.
Incoming alert,
1. L&T's Mindtree will be setting up a new office in Tidel Park - 100 ppl
2. 🇺🇸 based Kawasaki Robotics will launch its 2nd Indian center in CHIL SEZ.
3. IBM will be acquiring an additional space of about 23000 sq.ft in Tidel Park for expansion.
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An updated route map of the Coimbatore Metro Phase 1.
🔺The metro depot is likely to come up near the Sakthi college.
🔺The Interchange hub (station) is set to come up near the Collectorate office.
🔺 The airport spur will be of 4.2 km connecting the new terminal.
#Kovai
Can anyone remember when was last time that parties competed each other to prepare a detailed separate manifesto for a single city, especially Coimbatore (Lok Sabha)?
At least the parties have understood the needs/problems of Kovai now. Hope all these get implemented...✌🏻
News!
India Land Tech Park has announced the launch of 3rd phase of its IT Park in the city. The existing building with an area of 1.3 million sq.ft is fully occupied & the new block will be ready by April 2024.
Total built-up area: 1.3M + 4 lakh sq.ft (new)
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#Kovai
Propel Industries, the Coimbatore based engineering firm has launched its new Electric Dumper Truck last month. The truck namely, Propel 45 CED is said to be India's 1st smart electric Dump Truck specially designed for off-road mining applications.
#Kovai
News!
Coimbatore is set to get 150 e-buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme. Coimbatore has been listed under the cities with a population category of 20-40 lakhs.
#Kovai
As the Smart City Mission in the city is nearing completion, here's a thread on the 7 lakes of Coimbatore which were renovated under the scheme. This is a project which hasn't been attempted in any other city in India & is a one of its kind initiative.
Kovai shows the way ⚡
The Tech City in Coimbatore is likely to be established near Saravanampatti along the Sathyamangalam road. Preliminary works to begin soon.
The metro corridor should come into effect before the Tech City starts its operations. Hope it happens soon.
#Kovai
The Inauguration of Coimbatore's 4th Mall is set to happen in a couple of weeks.
Malls in Kovai,
1. Brookfields Mall
2. Fun Mall
3. Prozone Mall
4. Broadway Megaaplex
5. Another one in the making (proposed)
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TATA Technologies has launched its new Vehicle-Software focused Innovation Center in Coimbatore at Maharishi Tech Park near Saravanampatti.
#Kovai
Over a few lakh people including the President of India, Governor, ministers, officials, eminent personalities, business delegates, foreigners & many more people from all over India visited Isha Yoga Center (Coimbatore) on the eve of Mahashivratri 2023. Was epic to be precise!
🚨News!
TN government has decided to hand over the land acquired for Coimbatore International Airport's expansion to AAI on an unconditional 99-year lease. This move aims to expedite the airport's development, enhancing Coimbatore's connectivity and economic growth.
The 8th edition of Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival will be held amidst the scenic landscapes of Pollachi between 13-15 Jan, 2023. It'll feature 10 hot air balloons from 8 countries. Around 50,000 people are expected to visit the event.
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#Kovai
Finally the day we have been waiting for is here 💥
SIPCOT has applied for EC for developing the Varapatti Defence Industrial Park along with TIDCO.
Area: 373 acres (+75 acres for a separate project)
Cost: 293 crore
Gonna be a game changer 🔥
#Coimbatore
#Kovai
#Defencecorridor
NHAI announces 25 new road projects for Tamil Nadu🛣️ Project Report preparation inprogress.
Chennai - Salem Greenfield corridor
Kumarapalayam - Chengapalli 8 lane corridor
Coimbatore - Karur 6 lane corridor
Dharmapuri- Namakkal 8 lane corridor linking Salem bypass
Finally the big news is here!!! Coimbatore will be getting a Metro at last 💥 First phase will be for 44 kms. Waiting for the DPR to be released ✌🏻
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Credits: skyscrapercity
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Top 3 districts of Tamil Nadu with the lowest unemployment rate,
✴️Tiruppur
✴️Erode
✴️Coimbatore
A healthy sign for the Western TN!
Source: Tamil Nadu Household Panel Survey’s Pre-Baseline Survey (TNHPS-PBS) 2018-19
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Coimbatore based Automation Machinery Manufacturer, Craftsman Automation will be setting up a new manufacturing unit on 48 acres at Kothavadi near Kinathukadavu at an investment of about 102 crore for phase 1 (Automotive Powertrain & Industrial Eng) & 106 crore for phase 2.
Coimbatore shows the way!
"கோவையின் தேவைகள் - MEET YOUR CANDIDATES", a meeting on the needs of Kovai with 3 Lok Sabha candidates.
Date: 12th April
Venue: Chamber Towers, Avinashi road
Thanks to
@iccicbe
for taking up the initiative.
Do participate & put forth your ideas...
A thread on few big ticket infrastructure/industrial projects of Coimbatore.
It includes 17 projects taken up by both central and state governments. Kovai will enter a new league if these projects are implemented at the earliest. Waiting for 1 fine day to witness it...🔥
Coimbatore is all set to get it's 5th mall very soon,
Globus Arima Fusion Mall
Location: Saravanampatti.
Also, the KG Cinemas will be transformed into a mini mall (1.1 lakh sq.ft) which will have a theatre with 10 screens (1 IMAX too) 🥳 + retail stores and food courts.
#Kovai
Upcoming IT parks/office spaces in the city,
1. L&T IT park - 1.85 million sq.ft.
2. SVB Tech Park phase 2 - 2.4 lakh sq.ft.
3. A new IT park - talks goin on with RE players for JV 🔥
4. Tidel Park phase II - works have been initiated.
#Coimbatore
#Kovai
Top 6 cities of Tamil Nadu with the highest number of start-ups registered under DPIIT,
1. Chennai - 4829
2. Coimbatore - 1131
3. Madurai - 516
4. Tirunelveli - 351
5. Erode - 320
6. Trichy - 298
Source: DPIIT 2024
#Kovai
Status of the Ukkadam - Athupalam flyover. About 65% of the works have been completed & the highways department is planning to finish the leftover works before October (which won't happen mostly considering their track record).
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#Kovai
US based semiconductor equipment manufacturing company Yield Engineering Systems has inaugurated a semiconductor tool manufacturing facility in Sulur, Coimbatore.
They already have a R&D facility in the city & recently signed an MoU with GoTN for expansion as well.
Wishing you all a Happy "Coimbatore Day" ❤️
Let's celebrate the spirit of Kovai on its 218th birthday!
COIMBATORE - the city which we cherish the most and makes us proud in every way and also known for its Respect & Culture...!
#CoimbatoreDay
#கோயம்புத்தூர்
#கோவை
LMW Advanced Technology Center (LMW ATC), which is a part of the Coimbatore based LMW group, has successfully delivered India's 1st private industry realised composite Ogive Payload Fairing (OPLF) for GSLV MK-III project to ISRO on Tuesday. 🚀
#Kovai
News...! 🚆
If everything goes according to the plan, Coimbatore will be getting a Vande Bharat Express to Bangalore soon. It'll be the 2nd VBE connecting Kovai with a metro.
Coimbatore, the self-made city for a reason🔥
For the 1st time in the Indian history, a welfare association voicing for an IBT has proposed to provide construction materials at their own expense to finish the pending works of the Vellalore IBT which the TN government is delaying.
Tamil Nadu's 1st Emergency Landing Airstrip is likely to come up along the Kovai - Karur highway for which surveys are underway. This will be a strategic location as the Sulur AFS is nearby. Earlier it was planned to have it along the Tindivanam - Pondicherry stretch.
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Meet Bujji! The futuristic EV car weighing 6 tonnes built by JA Motorsports, the Coimbatore based motorsports firm, in partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra, exclusively for the film Kalki 2898 A.D. The car was tested recently at the CoASTT High Performance Centre. 🏁
#Kovai
DMK's election manifesto for Coimbatore ;
🔸Airport expansion
🔸Metro
🔸International Cricket Stadium
🔸Completion of Western ring road
🔸Bus Port
🔸Treatment of Lakes (water)
🔸Rail connectivity to Bangalore/South TN
🔸Flyovers at Singanallur and Saravanampatti
An open request:
Tamil Nadu government needs to wake up from hibernation. Need proper focus and vision on attracting investments, executing projects, planning infrastructure & many more. Just boasting ourselves as a leading urbanised state won't bring any such changes.
Pollachi Junction, which turned 106 recently is crying for attention. The only way to bring back its lost glory is to remove it from the Palakkad division n add it either to Madurai or Salem division. The station won't be allowed to prosper until it's done.
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#Kovai
Expected budget allocated for Coimbatore metro, railway station redevelopment, eastern ring road, CBE-Karur expressway among others. Disappointed.
#Budget2024
Upcoming IT spaces in Coimbatore,
1. L&T IT park - 1.85 million sq.ft
2. India Land Tech Park - 4 lakh sq.ft
3. Aditya Tech Park - 3 lakh sq.ft
4. SVB Tech Park - 2.6 lakh sq.ft
5. ELCOT tower - 2.6 lakh sq.ft
6. KPR IT park - 1.7 lakh sq.ft
7. Rathinam Techzone - 1.5 lakh sq.ft
A glimpse of the upcoming CoASTT High Performance Centre at Karumathampatti.🏎️
The track got its tarmac tested recently & once launched, it'll be 4th racetrack in India & will make Coimbatore as the 1st city in 🇮🇳 to have 2 operational racetracks.
#Kovai
Now, it's the turn for highlighting the achievements of the Central government wrt Coimbatore,
1. Delay in executing the airport expansion
2. Delaying the redevelopment of Coimbatore Junction
3. Delaying the approval of Kovai - Karur highway
4. Delaying the MMLP tender...(1/n)