Madurai Region Projects II [Archive]

Madurai-Jawahar

September 3rd, 2007, 03:42 PM

The Article about madurai in The Economics TImes

A state government sponsored IT park is also in the vicinity, and a couple of other IT park developers are looking at this location. Moreover, the proposed four way road connecting the state capital Chennai to the southern tip Kanyakumari is set to pass through this area. It also houses a modern bus station. As a result, prices in the area have risen eight fold to Rs 1 crore an acre in the last four years

The southern side of the city, which houses the Madurai Kamaraj University, is witnessing frenzied activity as the state government is to set up an IT park there. Large swings in real estate prices have taken place in the area as it is very underdeveloped currently.

The broader reason behind the price movements is the expectation that more investments would flow into the city, driven by its low cost and relatively low real estate costs. Madurai houses a large number of arts, science and engineering colleges. The region, including other southern states, produce 15,000 engineering graduates annually, with over 6,000 of them going to Bangalore and Chennai for employment.

The city centre, with many areas around the Meenakshi temple, which are a few centuries old, continues to be the nerve centre for economic activity especially for small business. Real estate rentals in the inner city limits hover around Rs 50 per sq ft.

On the residential side, good quality constructions range from Rs 1,000 a sq ft to Rs 2,000 a sq ft in up market areas, while residential rentals vary greatly based on location. Sahara City Homes is setting up a huge project in the suburbs. Local players such as Visvas Promoters and Sashwath Constructions have a good number of residential projects under development.

Organised retail is just beginning to get a toe hold in the city and the real estate valuations are largely built on the hope of IT majors setting shop in the city in the next few years.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET_Features/The_Sunday_ET/Property/Temple_city_spreads_wings/articleshow/2311224.cms

Madurai gilli

September 4th, 2007, 09:17 AM

Madurai Corporation & Tamilnadu tourism dept., jointly planned for the ROPE CAR & MOUNT-TRAIN FACILITIES in Thiruparankundram and ROPE CAR FACILITY alone in ALAGARKOIL.They had planned the first one at the cost of Rs.87 lakhs & laterone at the cost of Rs.81 lakhs/-----------.They sent it for the central govt.,'s approval under JNNURM Projects.Waiting for the approval to come !!

When one official said , Central govt., is more concerning about the tourism development activities , now. It had done a survey and found the tourists coming to TAMILNADU has doubled when compared to the last years.......He also said that The main reason for such growth in visitors is only due to MADURAI & RAMESWARAM.He said that Many of the people from AMERICA , AUSTRALIA , SRILANKA, NEWZEALAND & many of the european countries visited Madurai's tourist places in & around MADURAI.Also the NORTH INDIAN Tourists are coming in more number to visit MADURAI's Meenakshi temple & RAMESWARAM. Due to this 2 important pilgrim centers & cool spots like kodaikanal & REST spot KANYAKUMARI , Tamilnadu had seen an enormous growth in TOURISM . Central government will surely approve these two projects due to more funds allocated for Tourism development , he said.We are waiting for the approval to start the ground works, he said.

Madurai gilli

September 4th, 2007, 09:34 AM

Did you remember , a few days ago , myself - the same MADURAI GILLI disclosed a news here about the ADLABS multiplex in madurai.

I said the old GANESH Theater near theppakulam was bought by ADLABS Groups & it will be upgraded to the ADLABS multiplex soon....You people doubted me & said that the ganesh theater complex was not enough for building multiplex.

But , in today's 04-09-2007 DINAKARAN newspaper , it was confirmed that my news was true....they had posted the photo also....please someone upload it here........

Regarding your doubt.......ADLABS had bought some small buildings in & around Ganesh theatre & setting up the commercial complexes to make it as a multiplex......Also , in the theater , there will not be the FILM ROLLS as old ........they will use a modern PROJECTOR which will use a CD/DVD to show the film in the screen..........

WELCOME -----------ADLABS GANESH Multiplex A/C Dts.......to Madurai
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Also , Many more theatres inside the city & its outskirts are preparing to be converted into the high-class multiplexes.........Also there are new multiplexes coming in the outskirts of the city/..........

One example is that :
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In our area AVANIYAPURAM , the old PADMA theatre was bought by some groups and the renovation & upgradation & construction works are going on ........Very soon we can add the PADMA in theaters who is taking RELEASE films.........Already the old MATHU theater was now upgraded to new VETRI A/c Dts which is now doing its business well with the release os RAJINI'S SIVAJI.

But , Padma theatre in AVANIYAPURAM has more enough spaces to be converted as MULTIPLEX..........It may be CINEMAX groups who is upgrading it.....But it's not the sure news & I can't judge it because even the local real estate brokers of avani & villapuram area didn't know the new OWNER of it.They simply say it was sold to a RICH-Man of MUMBAI , whenever we ask about it.

Madurai gilli

September 4th, 2007, 09:42 AM

Still now , there are not even moderate hospitals with all facilities in the madurai's southern region except the CIRAC Hospital of MANDELA NAGAR.....Now SriRAM Hospital , a moderate private hospital with all the facilities is coming near JAYAVILAS of madurai's southern region.........they had bought nearly 1 or 2 acres of land in the old CHEMICAL Company area, next to the JAYAVILAS building..........

We wish SriRAM Hospitals group to serve good for the PUBLIC of madurai south.

gvijayan

September 4th, 2007, 10:09 AM

Also , in the theater , there will not be the FILM ROLLS as old ........they will use a modern PROJECTOR which will use a CD/DVD to show the film in the screen..........

Guess you are talking about the digital cinema technologies like QUBE which are in place in a number of theatres in Chennai, Salem and Coimbatore cities.

Here is the picture.

http://www.dinakaran.co.in/epaperdinakaran/492007/0309bala04%20-%20clr.jpg

Madurai gilli

September 4th, 2007, 10:17 AM

Madurai TRANSPORT corporation has to concern more on the uniformity of city-buses & Bus-boards & numbers.....It's troubling even the Madurai public .....Then how can a uneducated / non-madurai people can manage ...?

1 . In the bus-frontglass , it was painted as No.76 ( Periyar - Kariyapatti which is more populated with uneducated poor people ) and the side glasses of the buses , showing the busstops in the same-route , the Informing board is showing No.27 ( Periyar - University area ).........Mostly the people from kariyapatti-uneducated poors identify their local buses by TIME & COLOURS/Bus-conductors-drivers or the painting in the front-glass door........When the MTC changes the buses & its routes like this .... these people are getting frustrated & unable to find their local buses , making unwanted controversials with the Bus-drivers/conductors......

Note :
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If the bus was paintes as No.76 , it should run in the route of No.76 only.....it should not be diverted to any other routes , may lead to confusion & unwanted expenses to the public.

2. Uniformity of buses :
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The buses in ORANGE-ordinary------buses in BLUE-LSS------Buses in YELLOW-GREEN-City express ---Buses in full GREEN - Circle buses....

This rule should be maintained properly till last....One day , it's coming ususual and in another day, LSS/City express means it'll will also confuse the PUBLIC & particularly Daily passengers.........Also , Ordinary orange buses with a sticker of LSS/City express charging the high tickets , confusing & making passengers angry.
Note:
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Uniformity in city buses should be maintained till last.....MTC should complaint the higher authorities for the scarcity of buses/repairs.

3.Govt., employees APPROACH :
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One day , in bye-pass road , a non-madurai passenger gotinto the ordinary orange bus came from the outskirt....The passenger asked ticket for a bus-stop where LSS won't stop.....The bus-conductor replied him that it came from out-skirt & it's a long route bus,similar to LSS and won't stop....Fight began.....Passenger said " I am a non-maduraite coming from coimbatore & I don't know the routes ...please sir ... stop or even slow down near the stop & I will get down " .... Conductor said "No....the bus is already late.....you can getdown in the next stop ( which is 1.5 kms from the stop ) & return here." Passenger said " I am oldman, helpless & I don't know how to return here from there" ......Conductor with frustration said " Erangunaa erangu .... Illaaati poya " .....Passenger also in angry , fought with conductor , which then lead to a severe incident....Yes....the young Conductor & Driver beat the old man who laid down in the ground helpless......
Note :
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MTC should teach the conductors & drivers for how to behave with the public......Or the emploees like this should be given severe punishment/suspension.Also If there were necessary Bus-shelters & Information boards, this incident would not be happened...MTC , now in a WORST condition in maintanance & service should know how to serve for the public.
If the govt., employees behave harshly like this with the public , then How can the public Support them when they were in trouble ?

Please Remember the Govt., Employees STRIKE , afew years ago for reduction in BONUS pay.......Public was happy to see them struggling & was not pity on them.....Please try to do your BEST for Public.

Madurai-Jawahar

September 4th, 2007, 06:44 PM

^^ What mdu-gilli said is 100% true. City bus(MTC) conductors are very rude to the public, no matter boys, girls, women, men, educated or uneducated. The aged conductors are very rude than the younger conductors!!!(but believe me, rikshaw wala's are kindful and honest.)

Madurai gilli

September 5th, 2007, 08:21 AM

What about the proposed new airlines - KINGFISHER & AIR DRAVIDA to madurai ?

I came to know from someone that AIR DRAVIDA applied the civil aviation to permit them to operate flights from Madurai to MUMBAI & HYDERABAD via..CHENNAI...............CIVIL AVIATION ministry is delaying this. Is it true ?

What about RUDRADEV Pilot training academy-flying school in madurai ? Is this also delaying by the Civil aviation minister ?

Will Rudradev aviation start passenger flights from madurai to any part of our country ? As from a news disclosed by RAVI of RR Industries........He said the upcoming IT SEZ by Rudradev will provide nearly 30,000 houses having a population of nearly 2 lakhs.........& the IT park & industry will employ 85,000 persons directly & 25,000 persons indirectly.....Like Rudradev IT SEZ , Many more companies had applied center to start IT SEZ & Industriesin madurai with large townships which in addition will double the population of present MADURAI.........Then Madurai will need more international operations & operations to the new routes like New Delhi, Kolkatta ,Ahmedabad , Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bhubhaneshwar , Guwahati, Tirupati etc.,.....At that moment Rudradev aviation will not forget to connect Madurai with international routes, he said.

Anyway , RR Industries or Rudradev is playing a vital role in the development of Madurai...............Thanks to Rudradev on behalf of MADURAI.

Madurai gilli

September 5th, 2007, 08:25 AM

Is this news true? what is the speciality of them ?

Are Reliance groups open their Retail outlets/ reliance fresh/Reliance mall in madurai? where?

rlenin83

September 6th, 2007, 10:44 AM

Hi all,

I am new to this group.
New MNC has come to madurai at velacherry.
MNC Name ; AJSQUARE

Madurai_Thalapathy

September 6th, 2007, 10:53 AM

Yes.

Is this news true? what is the speciality of them ?

Are Reliance groups open their Retail outlets/ reliance fresh/Reliance mall in madurai? where?

mduvignesh

September 6th, 2007, 11:01 AM

Hi all,

I am new to this group.
New MNC has come to madurai at velacherry.
MNC Name ; AJSQUARE

Yes, it is call center i hope. It is in Vilachery

Madurai_Thalapathy

September 6th, 2007, 11:35 AM

I thing it a softwrae dev center.....

anyone list down the software companies which r in madurai.....

Yes, it is call center i hope. It is in Vilachery

rathipriyam

September 6th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Can anyone say where the Textile park to be setup. Any further information about the IT park.

Madurai-Jawahar

September 6th, 2007, 02:16 PM

Hi lenin, Welcome to SSC forum!

Aj Square is Software development company, entered madurai vilachery here is link and image of the company.
http://www.ajsquare.com/latest_news.php
Speaking on the occasion, AJ Square Incorporation Managing Director Mr. Boaz Augustine said, "We are extremely satisfied at the decision to shift the development centre in Madurai.The surroundings are very pleasant, lively atmosphere to work with. The centre would be of assistance to the many clients we have in the region. We also see this as a unique opportunity to grow our client base here in India specifically, and in the Asia-Pacific region because our proximity would assist us in creating a greater understanding of what we do and how we do it, which will definitely give our clients greater confidence.

The AJ Square Inc has renovated the site with many new collections of scripts and services. The scripts like Auctions, Dating, Sharecycle, Classified, Forced matrix, Refferal, Affiliates, HYIP, Article Directory and Services like Search Engine Optimisation ( SEO).

http://www.ajsquare.com/building.jpg

Its great to see the US based at madurai, also tagged madurai as "Lord's garden"

Pls any one confirm whether this building is in madurai??!!

VijayyMdu

September 6th, 2007, 02:52 PM

Yes friends this is highly visible from Tiruparanakundram Byepass Road towards Sourastra College just away from the big Canal...as they said "The surroundings are very pleasant, lively atmosphere to work with"

But i never thought this could be of any IT establishment..

Thanks Lenin & Madurai Jawahar

mukeshworld

September 6th, 2007, 03:44 PM

IBM India announced on Thursday the launch of the Small and Medium Business (SMB) center in the Indian eastern city of Jamshedpur, as part of its expansion plans to enter 14 new cities in India this year.

According to a press release, this new center would enable IBM to cater to specific requirements to enable customized services to SMB clients to spread across Jamshedpur and neighboring markets.

As a part of it strategy to aggressively tap the SMB market in India, IBM is slated to expand operations in six additional cities including Nasik, Surat, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Madurai and Ludhiana in India. IBM had earlier announced the launch of similar centers in Vizag, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Goa, Bhopal and Lucknow.

"Our center here will, in addition to demonstrating our commitment to our SMB clients and more importantly help them compete more innovatively and effectively in a competitive marketplace to enhance return-on-investment and fuel growth," said Vivek Malhotra, vice president in charge of Global Small and Medium Business, IBM India/South Asia.

IBM has invested in the development of products and services specifically priced and designed for the SMB marketplace under the brand name "IBM Express Portfolio."

As the fastest growing sector for IBM India, IBM has over 3,000 SMB customers in India. IBM's Technologies and Solutions for Indian Small and Mid-market businesses will provide a competitive edge in a challenging market.

http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90778/6256837.html

mukeshworld

September 6th, 2007, 03:48 PM

The Chennai-based Rs41.65-crore turnover G V Films Limited has decided to build an integrated commercial complex housing shopping mall, multiplexes and hotel in 23 Tier 2 cities in Tamil Nadu.

"Branded as GV Studio City, the complex will house a shopping mall, multiplexes (3-5 screens) and a hotel," said A Venkatramani, director.

The cities that are on G V Films radar are thriving business cities of Tamil Nadu. "There are no integrated complexes in Tier 2 cities even though cost is not a factor for the viewers. Further the GV Studio City will become the landmark structure in those cities," he explained.

"The first GV Studio City will be inaugurated in Thanjavur shortly. We are negotiating for land in Coimbatore, Trichy and Madurai," added V Subramonian, CEO.

Each project would cost between Rs25 and Rs.40 crore and will be financed through a mix of debt and internal accruals.

According to Subramonian, the company will first complete the projects in Tamil Nadu before branching off to other states.

Meanwhile the company is continuing negotiations with Shanghai Film Group Corporation of Shanghai Media and Entertainment Group and Growth Global Limited, UK to set up GV Studio City in Shanghai and China.

On the proposal to demerge the company's operations into three different entities, Subramonian said Bombay Stock Exchange's (BSE) sanction was awaited. Once thje approval has been obtained, G V Films will approach the Madras High Court for its permission.

He also said the company's internet division would start operations shortly. The company has bought the internet rights for several Indian and 8,000 Hollywood movies. These will be streamed for a fee.

"We can also dub these movies in Indian languages and release them here. The dubbing cost will be low while the revenue potential is high," Subramonian added.

send this article to a friendThe company hopes to nearly double its top and bottomline this fiscal.

http://www.domain-b.com/industry/entertainment/20070906_build.html

raheja

September 6th, 2007, 06:19 PM

Akshaya Homes to develop SEZsAkshaya Homes to develop SEZs

BS Reporter / Chennai September 01, 2007

Akshaya Homes to develop SEZs

BS Reporter / Chennai September 01, 2007
Planned in Madurai, Trichy and Tirunelveli.

Chennai-based realty developer Akshaya Homes plans to develop special economic zones (SEZs) in tier 2 cities of Madurai, Trichy and Tirunelveli. The company is in the process of acquiring land in the three cities at a cost of Rs 150 crore.

Plans for SEZ development are still in their nascence, Chitty Babu, managing director, Akshaya Homes, said.

The company has 11 ongoing projects on a combined area of 2.2 million sft, and expects to execute 60 per cent of the combined project work by the end of the current fiscal. He said the current potential of the 11 projects is around Rs 770 crore and the company expects to close the current fiscal at Rs 350 crore.

Akshaya Homes recorded a total turnover of Rs 101 crore during fiscal 2007. “Besides the current 11 projects on hand, we have signed up for 10 more projects and expect to achieve the Rs 1,000-crore milestone by fiscal 2009,” he said.

Chitty Babu said the company would require an additional Rs 200 crore in capital to touch the Rs 1,000-crore mark by the end of fiscal 2009, which would be funded primarily through an equity-debt mix of 80:20. He ruled out the possibility of a public listing in the near future.

The company plans to invest Rs 25 crore in infrastructure, manpower and technology to meet the Rs 350-crore turnover mark during the current financial year.

Akshaya Homes has completed 126 projects till date and plans to come up with residential projects in Madurai, Salem, Trichy, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=296459

madhan

September 7th, 2007, 12:01 AM

Hi lenin, Welcome to SSC forum!

Aj Square is Software development company, entered madurai vilachery here is link and image of the company.
http://www.ajsquare.com/latest_news.php

http://www.ajsquare.com/building.jpg

Its great to see the US based at madurai, also tagged madurai as "Lord's garden"

Pls any one confirm whether this building is in madurai??!!

I saw this building when i went to Madurai.. It is on the Vilachery Main Road that connects Vilachery and Mannar college, nearer to Vilachery. The same road has the Nirmala Homes Apartments..

madurai veeran

September 7th, 2007, 11:28 PM

kvijayasundaram

September 7th, 2007, 11:40 PM

After RR Industries, now its Dhaya Cyber park Private Ltd which has got NOC from ELCOT for developing an IT park in Madurai. The NOC for this IT park was issued on 12.07.2007 and it will have a total built up area of 1,38,000 sq.ft. The park will come up at Sathya Sayee Nagar, Tallakulam.

http://www.elcot.in/it_parks_itbulidings.php?page_id=112

Sorry for the digression! But Elcot website says, this park is promoted by MKA Dayanidhi. I am wondering if M.K.A stands for Muthuvel, Karunanidhi, and Alagiri respectively??

madurai veeran

September 8th, 2007, 12:03 AM

^^ Ya, i think its being developed by M.K Azhagiri. Recently he had opened with great fanfare a Mahal with the same name 'Dhaya Mahal'.

madhan

September 8th, 2007, 01:25 AM

^^ Ya, i think its being developed by M.K Azhagiri. Recently he had opened with great fanfare a Mahal with the same name 'Dhaya Mahal'.
Sathya Sayee Nagar is near TVS nagar...right???? it says Tallakulam..

madurai veeran

September 8th, 2007, 11:08 AM

Finally after a long battle at court which saw a dicision in favour of the corporation, the buses to and from southern districts have started to ply on the ring road. This decision has reduced traffic snarls at Palanganatham, Tiruparamkundram road, Avaniapuram road and Goripalayam.

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/08/019/08_09_2007_019_004.jpg

mukeshworld

September 8th, 2007, 02:56 PM

photo of majestic cine mall is posted in madurai view

mukeshworld

September 8th, 2007, 03:19 PM

Mango County's" unique feature is its offering of 750 farm house sites of 20 cents each spaciously placed on its vast expanse of 160 acres. The proud owners of "Mango County" house sites and their guests can enjoy very reasonable priced world class facilities as listed below : at Viceroy's Club

* Prayer Hall
* Lounge
* Games Room
* Restaurant
* Landscaped Gardens
* Aerobic Room
* Open Air Theatre and much more...

* Luxury Rooms
* Boating Lake
* Cyber Cafe
* Pool Table
* Shopping Mall
* Multi Purpose Hall

* Swimming Pool(Adult & Kid)
* Kids play Area
* DVD Theatre
* Health Club
* Library
http://www.inlandrealestates.com/images/layout.gif

http://www.inlandrealestates.com/images/location.gif

http://www.inlandrealestates.com/victorygarden.html

raheja

September 9th, 2007, 08:48 AM

Disney World has it. Universal Studios has it. Now, Chennai has it, too.

What are we talking about?

Ride Simulation Theatre (RST) has arrived in Chennai. This show, the first-of-its-kind in the country, was developed first by Flight Avionics, a UK company. Premier Funtech is the Indian company which has the license to manufacture RST in India.

The theatre has an Eighteen-seater platform, which moves and gyrates according to the visuals on the screen. The film is screened by a projector and computer-generated images appear on screen. The movement of the seats on the platform synchronises with the visuals appearing on screen. This gives a three dimensional effect and the rider feels as if he is moving along with the images.

Each show lasts for seven minutes and at present, they have 18 varieties of rides. Some of the rides are Roller coaster, High Speed Jet, Pyramid Explorations, River Rides, Car Racing and Space Sojourns.

J. C. D. Prabhakaran, one of the Directors of the company, says, " Every time I came to Spencer plaza, I found that there were no entertainment centres for the shopper." He added, "For any fun centre in Chennai, people have to travel around thirty kilometres outside the city. I thought a place like this in the heart of the city, would attract more crowds."

Plans are on the anvil for opening one more theatre in Anna Nagar and three more outside the city - in Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy.

http://www.chennaibest.com/cityresources/entertainment/funcentres/joejollythrillers.asp

Madurai gilli

September 9th, 2007, 12:50 PM

Madurai gilli

September 9th, 2007, 12:54 PM

Really FANTASTIC ...............

I already saw this building & also heard often the name "AJSQUARE CORPORATION" But I didn't think of this building with INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Really ! WELCOME AJSQUARE Corporation to ATHENS OF THE EAST.

Though many IT Companies proposed & under work of establishing IT Parks/SEZ's , AJSQUARE is the first to start its operation with a fantastic building in a fantastic location.

madurai veeran

September 9th, 2007, 01:08 PM

Mango County's" unique feature is its offering of 750 farm house sites of 20 cents each spaciously placed on its vast expanse of 160 acres. The proud owners of "Mango County" house sites and their guests can enjoy very reasonable priced world class facilities as listed below : at Viceroy's Club

* Prayer Hall
* Lounge
* Games Room
* Restaurant
* Landscaped Gardens
* Aerobic Room
* Open Air Theatre and much more...

* Luxury Rooms
* Boating Lake
* Cyber Cafe
* Pool Table
* Shopping Mall
* Multi Purpose Hall

* Swimming Pool(Adult & Kid)
* Kids play Area
* DVD Theatre
* Health Club
* Library

This promises to be as good as or even better than Hava Valley on the Old Natham road. Madurai is getting a make over in the entertainment sector.

Madurai gilli

September 9th, 2007, 01:13 PM

What about the proposed Air Dravida & ingfisher flights to madurai ?

Madurai gilli

September 9th, 2007, 01:19 PM

Madurai gilli

September 9th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Hi veeran , I heard that some company is buying nearly 200-250 acres of land near MELAKKAL of Madurai for building an INTEGRATED Township .............. It's a confirmed news ...........But I doubt whether it's METCALFE properties who proposed to build a township here or a new entrant ? Any guess ?

Madurai gilli

September 9th, 2007, 01:23 PM

This promises to be as good as or even better than Hava Valley on the Old Natham road. Madurai is getting a make over in the entertainment sector.

when will the Viceroy gardens take its shape ?

mukeshworld

September 9th, 2007, 02:06 PM

^^

regarding your doubts please see this link.i saw this project in this website so i posted it.

http://www.inlandrealestates.com/victorygarden.html

madurai veeran

September 9th, 2007, 02:30 PM

And RR Industries in madurai bought their proposed 400 acres of land in sholankurini near valayankulam..........The work in the site is now on EQUALLING THE EARTH.....When it got completed , Madurai is ready to have a Planned - first TOWNSHIP........Isn't it? In the site , just we can see number of high lights as one in Railway junction.

The company is having a plan to extend their land to 750 acres in future & it's also looking for another site in Madurai for developing an IT Park & integrated township if its expected 350 acres are not avaliable there !

Nice to hear that works like leveling of ground has commenced at the Rudradev IT township. What is the state of the road connecting their site to the Tuticorin NH ?. Has there been any widening of this road ?. Do they have any board on the construction site about the project, if so please take a snap of it.

Good to know that they are planning to acquire more land for further expansion.

madurai veeran

September 9th, 2007, 03:31 PM

What about the proposed Air Dravida & Kingfisher flights to madurai ?

We need to wait for some months as Air Dravida hasnt got the permission yet to operate as a regional carrier. But once permission is granted Madurai-Chennai flight is definetely on the cards. After Kingfisher had bought stake in Air Deccan, it looks like they will use air deccan time slots to increase their operation between the metro and bigger cities. So we could most probably see only Air Deccan expanding in Madurai. This is just my opinion and it could be wring too.

Hi veeran , I heard that some company is buying nearly 200-250 acres of land near MELAKKAL of Madurai for building an INTEGRATED Township .............. It's a confirmed news ...........But I doubt whether it's METCALFE properties who proposed to build a township here or a new entrant ? Any guess ?

Sorry no idea on it.

madurai veeran

September 10th, 2007, 11:18 AM

thank you for your email
may I ask where you heard about our selection?
I will ask the authority if we have permission to release a rendering at this time

If you guys remember the above was the reply i had received few weeks back and few days back i received another mail which is as follows,

Dear Sir:

I am sorry but we have been advised not to release our drawings at this time.

Thank you for your interest.

Frederic Schwartz, FAIA

I really dont understand what is happening. On the one side we keep hearing news that tenders for construction were called for nearly 6 months before, foundation ceremony will be during the month of Otober. After all these developments we still arent able to see the design of the terminal, whereas with Chennai and Kolkatta airports it has been a jet speed process. What is really happening ?.

MaduraiSelvam

September 10th, 2007, 09:49 PM

Says Mahadevan Ganesh, chairman, GV Films: “Our policy is to build, own and operate whether it is production, distribution or exhibition. At the moment, we own and operate 10 screens in Tamil Nadu. We are converting the famous Thangam theatre in Madurai into a multiplex, and have also signed up with another corporate to jointly develop a multiplex on the ECR.”

Anyone have update about Thangam theatre multiplex?

madurai veeran

September 10th, 2007, 09:54 PM

What about the proposed Air Dravida & Kingfisher flights to madurai ?

Air Dravida plans to fly from January

Within the first six months of starting operations, the airline plans to operate two flights a day connecting Chennai with Madurai, Kochi, Coimbatore and Thiruvananthapuram.

In addition, the airline plans to offer three flights a day between both Bangalore and Hyderabad from Chennai, Mr Iyer said. The aircraft being leased by the company would be 3-5 five years old and seat 50 passengers.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/09/11/stories/2007091151940700.htm

Madurai-Jawahar

September 11th, 2007, 06:45 AM

If you guys remember the above was the reply i had received few weeks back and few days back i received another mail which is as follows,

Dear Sir:

I am sorry but we have been advised not to release our drawings at this time.

Thank you for your interest.

Frederic Schwartz, FAIA

I really dont understand what is happening. On the one side we keep hearing news that tenders for construction were called for nearly 6 months before, foundation ceremony will be during the month of Otober. After all these developments we still arent able to see the design of the terminal, whereas with Chennai and Kolkatta airports it has been a jet speed process. What is really happening ?.

Veeran! If they are not handling the project, then simply they can disclose and reply "We are not with that project". But their reply is "we have been advised not to release our drawings at this time".

So they keeps the diagram as confidential, some work going on behind. Only thing is slow as usual for madurai. We should wait and see...

Madurai

September 11th, 2007, 07:18 AM

^^
Yeah, I too feel that it's a positive news. But, as usual things are slow. This will help the morons in not letting Madurai have international flights. I don't know what kind of lobby is going on against Madurai having international flights.

Madurai

September 11th, 2007, 07:20 AM

Air Dravida plans to fly from January

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/09/11/stories/2007091151940700.htm

It is good that Madurai atleast gets flights on the domestic side. However, all flights are only to Chennai. Sadly the Mumbai-Bangalore-Madurai A320 from Air Deccan hasn't taken off yet.

Madurai gilli

September 11th, 2007, 10:09 AM

Madurai gilli

September 11th, 2007, 10:11 AM

When will RUDRADEV aviation start its flying school academy in MADURAI ?

madurai veeran

September 11th, 2007, 03:49 PM

ELCOT asked the govt., to connect the IT Parks of MADURAI with the 4-Lane roads & also it's asking the govt that the connecting road should also be 4-laned. The HAPPY news is the ELCOT's proposal was accepted by the government.

TN Govt., promised ELCOT to connect :

217 acres of VADAPALANJI IT SEZ with Kanyakumari NH by laying a new 4-lane road from By-pass(opp., to Aparna towers) to Nagamalai pudukottai-17 kilometers. It had also planned to build a FANTASTIC , MARVELLOUS , HUGE & BEAUTIFUL Entry ARCH to the VADAPALANJI IT SEZ.

Approximately 30 acres of ILANDAIKULAM Tidel park with the upcoming SAMAYANALLUR - UTHANGUDI 4-lane Ring road-II.600 metres distance from the road to the tidel park will be connected by a new 4-lane connecting road.

38.17 acres of land of KINNIMANGALAM IT Park with the new 4-lane road , coming from Aparna towers - Nagamalai pudukottai .

The above 3-parks were already approved by both the cent., & state govts.,

29 acres of land alloted by Madurai corporation in kochadai for a TIDEL PARK IN THE CITY is under consideration and very soon it'll also get its approval & take its shape.

Good to know that ELCOT's proposal for 4 laned access roads from IT park and TIDEL park to nearest 4 lane NH has been accepted by the government.

AFAIK ELCOT is developing only two IT parks, one opposite MKU and another at Ilandhaikulam. Haven't heard anything about the other 2 IT parks you have mentioned namely at Kochadai and Kinnimangalam.

When will RUDRADEV aviation start its flying school academy in MADURAI ?

RR Industries has started Rudradev Aviation in Chennai and AFAIK has no plans for one at Madurai. Only Paramount has such plans for Madurai.

madhan

September 11th, 2007, 11:29 PM

Good to know that ELCOT's proposal for 4 laned access roads from IT park and TIDEL park to nearest 4 lane NH has been accepted by the government.

AFAIK ELCOT is developing only two IT parks, one opposite MKU and another at Ilandhaikulam. Haven't heard anything about the other 2 IT parks you have mentioned namely at Kochadai and Kinnimangalam.

RR Industries has started Rudradev Aviation in Chennai and AFAIK has no plans for one at Madurai. Only Paramount has such plans for Madurai.

The kinnimangalam land is adjacent to existing IT Sez in vadapalanji.. the madurai corporation proposed the kochadai land for IT park during the early stages.. ELCOT chose the ilandhaikulam land..

The rudradev aviation is in the verge of getting the permission for Aviation academy in Madurai...according to Mr.Praful patel.. few days back..

mukeshworld

September 12th, 2007, 04:18 AM

4-way road near melur
http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Photographs/2007/09/12/103/12_09_2007_103_005_001.jpg
http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/12/103/12_09_2007_103_009.jpg

madurai veeran

September 13th, 2007, 01:44 AM

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/526/1209bala062020clrcb3.jpg

madurai veeran

September 13th, 2007, 01:47 AM

Fenner and Caparo Engineering to setup units near Madurai

CHENNAI: Two leading industrial firms will soon set up units at the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu complex in Nilakottai in Dindigul.

Together, they will invest Rs. 75 crore in the industrially backward area.

Fenner India, a market leader in the production of industrial and automotive V-belts, and Caparo Engineering India, a part of the UK-based Caparo group, both signed Memorandums of Understanding with SIPCOT in the presence of Rural Development and Local Administration Minister M.K. Stalin at Chennai on Wednesday.

According to a government press release, Fenner India will invest about Rs 35 crore to set up a belt manufacturing unit that is expected to employ 150 people directly and another 150 indirectly. It will start operations within a year.

Caparo Engineering India will initially invest Rs. 25 crore to set up a stamping unit over an area of 20 acres at the SIPCOT complex which will provide employment to 250 people directly and another 150 indirectly. Over the next two years, it will invest an additional Rs 15 crore, and is expected to start operations by October 2009.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/13/stories/2007091352940400.htm

babulal

September 13th, 2007, 05:47 AM

Fenner and Caparo Engineering to setup units near Madurai

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/13/stories/2007091352940400.htm

Pls give importance to the projects going on in Madurai and the Agglomeration area.

Thank you.

Madurai

September 13th, 2007, 08:14 AM

Fenner and Caparo Engineering to setup units near Madurai

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/13/stories/2007091352940400.htm

Good to see some news about companies coming to SIPCOT. Any idea of where this SIPCOT is going to be?

VijayyMdu

September 13th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Going to be in NILAKOTTAI Sipcot (Madurai - Dindigul Stretch)...

Madurai-Jawahar

September 13th, 2007, 02:40 PM

Madurai is in 'US Technology Inc' expansion list...

U.S. Technology has planned to invest $130 million more to develop new centers at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Tier II cities in Tamil Nadu of India

"We are one of the pioneers in exploring Tier II cities. We will continue to grow from Tier II cities. We will also spread to cities like Madurai, Salem and Erode," Sajan Pillai, chief operating officer of U.S. Technology was quoted by the Asian Age, a local newspaper, as saying.

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7008321670

madurai veeran

September 13th, 2007, 04:34 PM

Pls give importance to the projects going on in Madurai and the Agglomeration area.

Thank you.

Both Fenner and Caparo Engineering will be setting up their units at Nilakottai SIPCOT which is on the Madurai-Kodai road stretch of NH 7, 5 kms before Kodai road. These projects are being developed very much based on Madurai as its the closest big city and Fenner already has presence in Madurai. Once the four laning work gets completed its should just be a matter of minutes before you can reach the SIPCOT estate from the outskirts of Madurai.

This would actually be good for the city as we could see expansion of the city on that stretch also.

Madurai

September 13th, 2007, 11:58 PM

^^

Thanks. But, my question was on the location of the new SIPCOT. Any idea of where that's going to be in?

Madurai

September 14th, 2007, 12:09 AM

madhan

September 14th, 2007, 12:24 AM

http://www.dinakaran.co.in/epaperdinakaran/showxml.aspx?id=176692&code=16857

As per the news in the above link, there was a meeting between the Madurai Collector, MLAs, Panchayat leaders to discuss the pros and cons of expanding the Madurai corporation limits to include Tirumangalam, Tirupparankundram, Avaniapuram, Anaiyur, Tirunagar, Harvey Patti, Vilangudi besides many places like Tiruppalai, Kappalur, Thankkankulam etc.,

As pointed out by some ppl in the meeting, the expansion should also include othakadai and beyond.. The melur road is burgeoning with activity as mattuthavani busstand, high court bench, proposed IT park are in close proximity to this road...

madurai veeran

September 14th, 2007, 01:19 AM

The rudradev aviation is in the verge of getting the permission for Aviation academy in Madurai...according to Mr.Praful patel.. few days back..

Madhan, would be great if you can post link to the above news.

madhan

September 14th, 2007, 01:42 AM

Madhan, would be great if you can post link to the above news.

here you go..
http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=493429

This was posted in madurai region - III thread..

madurai veeran

September 14th, 2007, 12:38 PM

^^ Thank you so much madhan for the link.

madhan

September 15th, 2007, 01:21 AM

...Big corporates have planned to establish hospitals in Madurai like Reliance etc and the paying capacity of Madurai is also increasing...

http://www.expresshealthcaremgmt.com/200709/coverstory13.shtml

This is according to MMHRC chairman.. I am not sure on how far it would be materialising..

Madurai

September 15th, 2007, 01:36 AM

here you go..
http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=493429

This was posted in madurai region - III thread..

There is no news in that link now. If anybody has the details, if you could post it here, it will be great.

Madurai

September 15th, 2007, 01:39 AM

This is according to MMHRC chairman.. I am not sure on how far it would be materialising..

Thanks for that link. Nice to see more and more good news on the Health Care front in Madurai. I wish all these things materialize sooner.

babulal

September 15th, 2007, 03:53 AM

http://www.dinakaran.co.in/epaperdinakaran/showxml.aspx?id=176692&code=16857

As per the news in the above link, there was a meeting between the Madurai Collector, MLAs, Panchayat leaders to discuss the pros and cons of expanding the Madurai corporation limits to include Tirumangalam, Tirupparankundram, Avaniapuram, Anaiyur, Tirunagar, Harvey Patti, Vilangudi besides many places like Tiruppalai, Kappalur, Thankkankulam etc.,

My wish is that, along with the above proposal the areas of Othakadai, Koilpappakudi, Paravai, Samayanallur, Keelakuilkudi, Melakuilkudi, Vadivelkarai, Perungudi, Sholanguruni (SEZ), Karadipatti, Vadapalanji(SEZ) and Kinnimangalam(SEZ) should also included to form the Greater Madurai.
Thank You.

mukeshworld

September 15th, 2007, 07:28 PM

madhan

September 16th, 2007, 04:38 AM

The new township and it park is devolped by Pearls Infrastructure projects limited in madurai. The details about the project is given below.

Pearls City Madurai

will be an integrated township developed at around 200 acres of land situated on bypass road at National Highway 7 very near to airport and 22 kilometer from Madurai City. The prestigious project consists of plots, villas, Group housing, Shopping Malls and commercial complexes.

Pearls IT Park Madurai

Pearls IT Park Madurai will be situated on bypass road at National Highway-7 and very near to Madurai Airport. It will provide all the latest communication facilities required for the IT Park.

This is the official link about this details

http://www.pearlsinfrastructure.com/upcomingpro.html

Thanks for sharing this MukeshWorld.

I think the future of Madurai growth lies along the ringroad near the Airport area..
with Rudradev township, Sahara Homes, Maangalya developers township, pearl infrastructure township & IT Park and the govt proposed SIPCOT industrial park SEZ, it would be bustling with activity few years down the lane..

madurai veeran

September 16th, 2007, 01:46 PM

^^ Even few years back i was expecting future growth along the ring road closer to airport. The real surprise to me is growth along the MDU-Trichy NH, which hasn't materialised. Artificial price rise due to the developments such as Integrated bus stand, High court bench, Integrated market complex etc could have been the reason.

Ring road has been a good example on what a 27 kms of new road can do. We have half the ring now, connection north to south on one side. The road connecting west to south will be ready by March 2008. I hope they begin the work on the remaining stretch before the end of this year. If they get completed, that will be nearly 60 kms of 4 lane road surrounding the city.

The current NH to Othakadai will soon become SH, and the new alignment NH road between Othakadai and Pandi Koil could become new corridor of growth. The growth on the western part of the city will be based on how well the new bypass between Sholavandhan and Kappalur is further linked to the airport by access roads. Also Madurai-Theni NH neads to be 4 laned, currently its narrow with lots of bends.

mukeshworld

September 16th, 2007, 04:47 PM

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Madurai_Thalapathy

September 17th, 2007, 07:07 AM

Has foundation stone already been laid for both the IT Park promoted by Govt?
Is any construction work going on in madurai?
anyone let me know.

rathipriyam

September 17th, 2007, 08:44 AM

September 14, 2007

NABARD projects to encourage rural growth

Planned:

· NABARD has planned rural infrastructure projects worth Rs.22.2 crore for Madurai.
· Aim to expedite projects pending for want for resources.

Projects taken up this year in Madurai

· 12 schools
· 65 roads
· 31 drinking water project

· Bank will extend a loan of Rs.17.80 crore.

Projects completed in Madurai district worth Rs.127.05 crore.

· 270 road works
· 36 bridges
· 31 irrigation projects
· 65 rainwater-harvesting structures
· 32 schools
· 40 drinking water projects
· 8 veterinary projects
· Panchayat union shandy

· The bank has identified to expedite the irrigation project implemented by the PWD:

· Ayyanarkoil Odai irrigation project
· Nilaiyur channel irrigation project

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/14/stories/2007091460110300.htm

rathipriyam

September 17th, 2007, 08:46 AM

mukeshworld

September 17th, 2007, 02:15 PM

Chennai, Sept 17: With the state getting a steady flow of investments, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said his government was committed to providing world class infrastructure to support the growth of industry in general and the information and communication technology (ICT) industry in particular.

Inaugurating the seventh edition of CII’s ICT event ‘Connect 2007’, he said skill development was a priority area for the government and called upon the CII to partner with the state government for creating a model of inclusive development where access to jobs would not be the preserve of a few privileged institutions of those belonging to the elite groups but would be open to all.

“I am acutely conscious that the human resources of the state have to be further strengthened. On my initiative, the Union government is setting up an Indian Institute of Information Technology for Design and Manufacturing near Chennai. I have also requested the Centre to set up an additional IIT at Madurai, IISER at Tiruchirappalli and an IIM at Coimbatore,” he said.

The government had taken special steps to strengthen the system of technical education in the state, he added.
http://www.chennaionline.com/colnews/newsitem.asp?NEWSID=%7BDEA75C0D-7BD9-414B-B949-F284F22CBD0B%7D&CATEGORYNAME=TAMNA

Madurai

September 17th, 2007, 11:42 PM

http://www.dinakaran.co.in/epaperdinakaran/1792007/1709bala01%20-%20BW.jpg

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There seems to be no end to this construction work. :bash:

mukeshworld

September 18th, 2007, 03:47 PM

The State government is creating “corridors of excellence” all over Tamil Nadu to achieve inclusive growth. The initiatives are expected to take off within a month.

Talking to The Hindu on Monday on the sidelines of Connect 2007, Industries Secretary Shaktikanta Das said: “We are committed to developing every region in Tamil Nadu and not those located in and around Sriperumbudur. We are creating corridors of excellence in three phases. The first one runs from Chennai to Hosur through Vellore. The second one stretches from Coimbatore to Erode and between Madurai and Tuticorin.”

“The first stage involves setting up of IT and industrial parks, followed by creation of other infrastructure. It would take at least three-five years to realise the benefits. As of now, the project is going on the right track. The setting up of SEZ in Virudhunagar is meant to spread the growth throughout the Madurai-Tuticorin region,” he said.

Chief Secretary L. K. Tripathy said the government was taking a number of initiatives to develop Tier-II cities.

“Developing Tier-II cities does not mean creating IT hubs alone; we will create an eco-system for proper functioning of the automobiles, garments and leather and textile sectors. Madurai and Coimbatore is ready for take-off. Within a month, bhoomi puja will be held in other cities, including Salem and Tiruchi. Thereafter, the project will be flagged off,” he said.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/18/stories/2007091855670500.htm

mukeshworld

September 18th, 2007, 04:00 PM

New Delhi: Delhi and Greater Mumbai have been ranked as the leading cities in India in terms of the growth potential for economic and social development, according to a rating of 48 Indian cities by consultant Ernst & Young. The firm developed a rating methodology that assesses several cities on their potential for economic, urban and social development.
“The traditional method of evaluating city potential on the basis of limited parameters, such as population and per capital income, has outlived its utility,” claimed Ganesh Raj, partner and head of real estate practice at E&Y.
Evaluated on five indices, including prosperity, governance, business environment, infrastructure and quality of life, the rating ranks the cities, all of which are covered by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission.
According to a summary of the report, Delhi and Greater Mumbai have been ranked A++, while Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata are A+ cities. Pune and Ahmedabad get an A.
Surat, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Vadodara, Vishakapatnam and Jaipur get B++ cities ranking. Coimbatore, Lucknow, Bhopal figure in the list of B cities while Madurai, Patna and Srinagar have been categorized as C cities. Delhi is the leader in the infrastructure index with Chennai and Hyderabad faring well. Visakhapatnam and Nagpur have been ranked highly on both business environment and infrastructure index.
The Ficci-Ernst&Young report also undertook a survey of leading investors that suggested they believe that more than $5 billion would be deployed into Indian real estate over the next three years, with 20% saying the deployment would be over $20 billion.
Close to 80% of the respondents believe that in the short to mid-term (three to five years), India as an investment destination is ‘excellent´ or ‘very good´ compared with other Asian markets such as China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Also, more than 50% of respondents believe that high growth trajectory (year-on-year growth of 25%) would continue for the next two to three years

http://www.livemint.com/2007/09/18014603/Delhi-and-Greater-Mumbai-tie-f.html

madurai veeran

September 18th, 2007, 05:08 PM

^^ Please post news with the title from the news article or with an appropriate title of your own.

Madurai_Thalapathy

September 19th, 2007, 12:11 PM

Has foundation stone already been laid for both the IT Park promoted by Govt?
Is any construction work going on in madurai?
anyone let me know.

madurai veeran

September 19th, 2007, 12:29 PM

^^ No, foundation stone has not been laid yet.

I feel ELCOT has no clear vision for developing TIDEL parks in Tier II cities. Earlier ELCOT and TN govt had announced that after CBE TIDEL park, the same would be developed in Madurai followed by Trichy and so on. It seems now that they are just following CM's schedule, where ever he goes they lay the foundation stone there. Foundation stone in CBE was laid in March and in Tirunelveli few months back and still nothing has happened.

We can expect foundation stone to be laid in MDU next month, as CM is coming to the city.

MA Eswaran

September 19th, 2007, 01:50 PM

But after laying of foundation stone, ELCOT simply leave it.No progress or further follow ups.

As American recession of IT industries are catching up, there may not be requirement of tidel parks in other tier II cities

madurai veeran

September 19th, 2007, 10:44 PM

Paramount airways plans for a $40-60 million MRO facility in Madurai

Madurai-based regional airline Paramount Airways Pvt. Ltd is in talks with aircraft makers Boeing Co. and Airbus Industrie to buy six wide-bodied planes with an aim of launching international operations by fiscal 2011.

The airline, which has so far restricted itself to southern India with an all-Embraer fleet of five leased aircraft, also plans to establish a new aircraft maintenance facility in Madurai in collaboration with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica SA at an estimated $40-60 million (Rs161-242 crore) investment.

A new company will be floated for the maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) facility to take care of Paramount’s fleet of planes. The MRO is likely to be part of the agreement with Embraer for the 40 additional planes that Paramount plans to order for delivery by 2011.

http://www.livemint.com/2007/09/20014129/Paramount-plans-to-fly-abroad.html

The Madurai-based Paramount Airways is in talks with aircraft manufacturer Embraer for setting up the first maintenance, repair and overhaul centre in the Asia-Pacific region in India, the Managing Director, Mr M. Thiagarajan, said on Wednesday. “We are in discussion with Embraer and could sign the deal as early as next month. The project which involves an investment of $40-60 million could become functional by the end of 2009. We will hold a 51 per cent equity in the project. There is enough land near Madurai airport for the project,” Mr Thiagarajan told Business Line. The MRO project would be set up as a separate profit centre and not as part of the airline.

The management feels that the venture would be a profitable as at present most Embraer aircraft in the region including those operated by the Australian airline Virgin Blue and by several airlines in the Gulf fly to Portugal for maintenance checks. Paramount is also evaluating the option of picking up an equity in an airport although this was unlikely to happen in the immediate future. “We will concentrate on inducting the aircraft and in setting up the MRO. Investment in an airport is an idea we are open to but it is not something that would happen immediately,” Mr Thiagarajan said.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/09/20/stories/2007092050930700.htm

Thats a whopping 160-240 crore Rs investment. Looks like this project has the scope of attracting other foreign airline companies to bring their embraer aircrafts to Madurai for maintenance, repair and overhaul.

Madurai

September 20th, 2007, 12:09 AM

^^

That's a great news. More than the amount of money invested, it is a high profile industry that is possibly coming to Madurai. I hope this thing materializes.

madhan

September 20th, 2007, 12:59 AM

^^ The boeing MRO in Nagpur is being set up at a cost of $100 and this one for Embraer is almost half the cost of it. Boeing would cater to its large number of flights in Asia region and when we scale down, it would mean that this Embraer facility will also a good number for flights in the region..

Madurai

September 20th, 2007, 02:55 AM

http://www.dinakaran.co.in/epaperdinakaran/showxml.aspx?id=179245&code=17398

As per the report in the above link, CSI Dental College will be opened tomorrow.

madurai veeran

September 20th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Paramount airways plans for a $40-60 million MRO facility in Madurai

The Madurai-based Paramount Airways is in talks with aircraft manufacturer Embraer for setting up the first maintenance, repair and overhaul centre in the Asia-Pacific region in India, the Managing Director, Mr M. Thiagarajan, said on Wednesday. “We are in discussion with Embraer and could sign the deal as early as next month. The project which involves an investment of $40-60 million could become functional by the end of 2009. We will hold a 51 per cent equity in the project. There is enough land near Madurai airport for the project,” Mr Thiagarajan told Business Line. The MRO project would be set up as a separate profit centre and not as part of the airline.

The management feels that the venture would be a profitable as at present most Embraer aircraft in the region including those operated by the Australian airline Virgin Blue and by several airlines in the Gulf fly to Portugal for maintenance checks. Paramount is also evaluating the option of picking up an equity in an airport although this was unlikely to happen in the immediate future. “We will concentrate on inducting the aircraft and in setting up the MRO. Investment in an airport is an idea we are open to but it is not something that would happen immediately,” Mr Thiagarajan said.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/09/20/stories/2007092050930700.htm

With Paramount airways planning MRO facility, pilot training institute, Hangars and RR Industries planning for Rudradev aviation academy at Madurai airport, AAI should act fast and start acquiring large tracts of land around the airport for timely starting of these projects. I guess the recently acquired lands as pointed out by madurai gilli was actually for airport expansion. I dont think land acquisition would be a problem, but AAI should act fast and acquire enought land keeping in mind the year 2025. They need to act soon as suddenly this region around the airport seems to be the focus of real estate and other companies.

madurai veeran

September 21st, 2007, 12:34 AM

Apart from the one at the present Ganesh theater complex, the second would be at the Priya complex in Anna Nagar.

Finer Edge will be the firm who will be involved in interior and architectural design for the projects.

http://www.fineredge.net/clients.htm

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:23 AM

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:24 AM

Techtree.com India > News > Hardware > Zeta to Open Altec Demo Centers
Zeta plans to open these centers with its existing set of partners and a few ... etc. and one each in smaller cities like Coimbatore, Madurai and the like. ...
www.techtree.com/India/Zeta_to_Open_Altec_Demo_Centers/551-53678-581.html - 112k - Cached - Similar pages

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:25 AM

News from Cargo Talk
As part of its India expansion plan, UPS will open five new locations in India: Indore, Bharuch, Madurai, Pondicherry and Aurangabad. ...
www.ddppl.in/cargoenews/march/15th/index.htm - 34k - Cached - Similar pages

UPS to open five new locations
As part of its India expansion plan, UPS will open five new locations in India: Indore, Bharuch, Madurai, Pondicherry and Aurangabad. “Last year, from the initial 13 locations we increased to 21 and in this year we take the total to 26,” said Thomas Matthew, managing director, UPS Jetair Express. Also, UPS India will introduce its most advanced DIAD III, which has the capability for online connections. DIAD III will also be introduced around June-July this year, said Matthew. June will also witness the addition of WorldEase, a product of UPS to benefit Indian customers.
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Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:25 AM

IndiaAbc - Foreign Business Activity in India
Domino’s Pizza India Ltd plans to open 500 stores in 50 cities across .... open branches at Mangalore, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai in 2008-09. ...
www.indiaabc.com/ibbinternet/layout.aspx?regionCode=All - Similar pages

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:26 AM

Express Channel Business - Search
Veeras plans to open offices in Coimbatore, Madurai, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad. On the other hand, some small providers have started collaborating ...
www.channelbusiness.in/index.php?option=com_search&searchword=hyderabad - 31k - Cached - Similar pages

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:27 AM

Weekly Update: German cosmetic brand Art Deco, Reliance, Pantaloon ...
Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani plans to open 4 stores in India in the ... holy sites such as Vaishno Devi, Amritsar, Puri, Bhubhaneshwar and Madurai. ...
www.chillibreeze.com/whitepapers/Weekly-Retail-News-April-16-April-22-2006.asp - 36k

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:28 AM

1. Atul Mehta, CEO, Compuage Infocom
(Market/Interviews)
...ntinue adding branches and by year-end we will have 52 branches, 5 of them next quarter in Agra, Varanasi, Madurai, Bhopal and Jabalpur. Similarly on the product front we will continue to fill ...

2. Natesh Mani, Executive Director, Xerox India
(Market/Interviews)
...ear we will add eight more branches. Some of the geographies we are looking to expand are Thiruchirapalli, Madurai, Chellam, Thirunelvelli, Jharkhand, and a few cities in the East. What's t...
5. State Of IT Channels
(News/Top Story)
... Computer Factory, have opened branches in multiple locations. Veeras plans to open offices in Coimbatore, Madurai, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad. On the other hand, some small providers have star...

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:29 AM

The Telegraph - Calcutta : Weekend
Over the next nine to 12 months, it plans to open over 450 stores in Gujarat ... Pune as well as Tier 2 towns like Mysore, Mangalore, Madurai and Vijaywada. ...
www.telegraphindia.com/1050730/asp/weekend/story_5034642.asp - 36k

please find who is IT? by using the link

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:30 AM

links
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Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:30 AM

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Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:32 AM

FENER EDGE , A reputed Interior-Designing company had renovated our MADURAI’s old GANESH Theater into ADLABS GANESH & for further information ADLABS GANESH is not a multiplex mall but it is highly sophisticated with various facilities like CUBE system projector , XENON DTS Audio system , Digital video effects , fully air-conditioned hall , luxurious seatings etc.,

Another information :
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Reliance Ambhani groups – ADLABS has not forgetten to bring in the MULTIPLEX culture into the temple city. Yes , ADLABS is going to change the PRIYA-Complex at Anna Nagar into a world-class 3-screen Multiplex which was proved by the above said FINER EDGE Company’s website.Yes , please visit : www.fineredge.com to taste a new feeling that our city MADURAI is going to possess a 3-screen world-class multiplex.FINEREDGE is doing the interior design for the ADLABS PRIYA- multiplex theater in MADURAI.

And this is the best time to guess : Yes guys :

Do you remember in Madurai II or Madurai III thread some news regarding this was posted by someone , from a leading tamil daily…

RELIANCE FRESH to come up in MADURAI :
Reliance bought 11 cinema-theaters ……. Yes….ELEVEN Theaters in Madurai……Some-one had doubted in the thread that why RELIANCE had bought 11 cinema-theaters to open RELIANCE FRESH Market.

Reliance Fresh Coming to madurai..

Reliance Fresh is in talks for buying 11 theatres to open reliance markets..

http://www.dinakaran.co.in/epaperdin...079&code=17823

Yes, there is no connection with RELIANCE Fresh in buying 11 cinema-theaters…..These 11 theaters – only for ADLABS cinemas…..May be some turned into Luxurious theaters like ADLABS Ganesh & some may be turned into world-class MULTIPLEXES like ADLABS Priya multiplex.It depends upon the availiability of space/land in the theater. If anyone find what are all the theaters bought by RELIANCE in Madurai- then we can easily guess ourselves that which are all going to be luxurious theaters and which are all going to be Multiplexes.Anyone try it & post the names of the theater & location here.

TheGreatChennai

September 21st, 2007, 08:37 AM

http://www.dinakaran.co.in/epaperdinakaran/2192007/2109uma01%20-%20clr.jpg
Tiles flooring was over in North Chithirai Veethi,and started in west Chithirai Veethi.

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:41 AM

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 08:57 AM

:banana: The TEMPLE CITY Madurai is going to be beautified soon with attractive & colourful trees , Gardens , Parks etc.,

FOREST DEPARTMENT Of MADURAI had planned a large project to beautify the LORD's Garden by laying ROAD-SIDE Trees , GARDENS , Parks etc.,

It asked the co-operation from MADURAI corporation to beautify the city.Madurai corporation also promised to do anything they want to beautify it. It had advertised in newspapers that the members of small residential townships , colonies of madurai if interested can get the saplings from the department for FREE of cost & they will advise the consumers for how to maintain its growth.

FD of madurai had planned to give more impotance to beautify the BY-PASS ROAD , RACE-COURSE ROAD , ALAGARKOIL ROAD , RINGROADS & THE AIRPORT Road to attract the visitors from outside.

The official said " The TEMPLE CITY will soon be turned as EVERGREEN CITY by the efforts taken together by the Madurai corporation & the Forest department of madurai"

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 09:01 AM

Chennai-based WOODSWALLY-GRANDS , a special shop exclusive for MEN is going to open a showroom in MADURAI......Please see today's DAILYTHANTHI's frontpage.

I don't know the exact location.........May be the showroom in BYE-PASS ROAD.

TheGreatChennai

September 21st, 2007, 10:38 AM

madurai veeran

September 21st, 2007, 03:23 PM

TIDCO has called for tenders to choose a JV partner/major promoter for the Virudhunagar SEZ. From the TIDCO advertisement its clear that the SEZ will be on the NH 7 closer to Virudhunagar. It goes on to say that it ill be 60kms from Madurai airport, hence it should be less that 50 kms from the southern suburbs of Madurai. With 4 lane NH and good railway connectivity from Madurai to Virudhunagar, we surely will benefit a lot from this project.

http://www.tidco.com/images/sez.pdf

mukeshworld

September 21st, 2007, 03:36 PM

How can I post a picture....I am saving the pictures in MY PICTURES folder from the websites by copying from it. And when I want to paste the picture in the thread , I am unable to do it.I click "copy" in my pictures folder & when I take the thread POST board , the "Paste" option is not working.I have no scanner, bluetooth device & all.........Anyone please guide me how to paste the picture in the thread which was stored in MY PICTURES folder of MY DOCUMENT.

The picture in the website is to be posted easily. if you want to post the picture in the website using mozilla firefox just right click on the picture and u find the copy the link text.by pressing that u can copy the picture web link location and using this weblink you post the picture in the post by pressing the insert image icon. by pressing this you will find the box opened in that box the cpyed link is to be given thats all the picture is posted in the post. if you are using the internet explorer follow this procedure right click the image and press the button which will tell that open the link in new window. u will find that image link location and repeat the above posting method. if you are posting the picture in your computer .you should upload the picture in the website like imageshack.us and than post your url in the post. this is the method of posting the picture in the post.

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Madurai gilli
Though Madurai is the very old city in TN & even in India .... Why Madurai still doesn't have the taller buildings like above 15 floors etc., ?

When all other cities were being industrialised & saw the tremendous growth...[ for example : Coimbatore was a small city when compared to madurai before 4-5 years...But now , due to its tremendous growth & overloading population.....I think now it had beaten MADURAI and now coimbatore is the second largest city in TN ! Am I right ? ] Why this condition ?

Any way , with no doubt.....I can say, with its attractive upcoming projects, MADURAI will be the second largest city soon within 2-3 years & I can assure you that It can even compete with CHENNAI due to its "SPLENDID GROWTH IN A VERY SHORT SPAN".
First Stop comparing madurai with coimbatore ! MADURAI IS NO MATCH FOR COIMBATORE. You cant say dat madurai was second largest all because of only the corporation area is 3sq. km more than that of cbe.
Since 90's coimbatore was much more industrialized than madurai, Size is not an indicator of development. Madurai cant be next to chennai or cbe in any terms either development or population. Coimbatore already has more projects in hand as well as under construction. Already many MNC's are in cbe such as BOSCH, L&T, CTS, TCS- centre of excellence, PEROT SYSTEMS, SPHERIS, SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES, FLOW SERVE,etc.,
So how can u say that madurai would be become second largest city in next 2-3 yrs with no countable projects under execution now.?????

My reply :
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Dear Brand-coimbatore ,

How can you say “MADURAI is no match for COIMBATORE “?

Madurai is a world-famous historical city with its prestigious Meenakshiamman temple & other wonders like Lord Murugan’s 2 houses in Arupadaiveeedu- First house – THIRUPARANKUNDRAM & another house – PALAMUTHIRCHOLAI. Also – the famous HILL SPOT-TEMPLE –Alagarkovil is making splendid to MADURAI. Then , with the presence of KOODAL-AZHAGHAR KOVIL – one among the 108 Tirupatees & Sooriya NAGAR temple , going to spark like famous Bangalore-ISKCON TEMPLE soon & also ISCKON temple of lord KRISHNA’s , SAIBABA TEMPLE , Famous St.MARY’s church , Lurthu Mary’s church & Stone – temple church- MADURAI is sparkling with the names of
• TEMPLE CITY
* ATHENS OF THE EAST
• LORD’S GARDEN
• DRAVIDIAN’s WONDER etc .,
How can you ask me the silly question , degrading my native city & saying it is no match for the recent-grown city COIMBATORE.?

Also you said – COIMBATORE is the second largest city , already beaten MADURAI , a 20 years back in 90’s itself. Please visit the ELCOT’s website – they had produced separate presentation for MADURAI & COIMBATORE. Please see the city profile – MADURAI is the 2nd largest city in TN next only to Chennai and COIMBATORE is the 3rd largest city in TN next only to Chennai & Madurai , they said. I don’t know on what basis , they had done it. But , It’s the data coming from TN govt’s reputed organization – ELCOT also it was put up in the website recently only so there is no chance for ASSAULTness , carelessness etc., O.K., I am agreeing with you that COIMBATORE is 2nd largest in TN now in land surface because MADURAI is only 52 sq.km for which the corporation limit survey works were done when our INDIA got its independence ( only for joke ) – anyway-it should be 30-40 years back.But COIMBATORE with 108 sq.km is not like that seeing the corporation extension often.Only with this DATA , How can you argue with us that MADURAI is no match for COIMBATORE ? Before that , you should have thought deeply that the main reason for the non-development of MADURAI was due to lack of INDUSTRIALIZATION & UNEMPLOYMENT. But the splendid growth of KOVAI was due to industrialization & employment but more than 50% of the workers employed in KOVAI-TIRUPUR belt is from MADURAI & around only that one coimbatorean itself posted in the thread. You should also consider that with corporation boundaries , not extended for YEARS & with only 52 sq.km area-madurai has 72 wards. Also , coimbatore with 108 sq.km has the same 72 wards. How can you ask me this qns , my dear ?

Also your brain should have thought that NON-DEVELOPMENT of MADURAI is due to lack of infrastructure & efforts not taken by govt.,………..But , now , MADURAI’s INFRASTRUCTURE – all in ROADWAYS , RAILWAYS , AIRWAYS – changing world-class & MADURAI – concerned more , than we expected , by both the state & central govt.,s – With lots of INDUSTRIES coming ahead in all fields, with more in the Information technology field – And the city’s culture & people’s taste turning into METROPOLITAN style like MULTIPLEXES , SHOPPING MALLS , TOWNSHIPS , APARTMENTS etc., Just imagine the future of MADURAI- my dear.

With lack of all these – itself , it’s the 2nd largest city according to the govt., and not from me-----with all these coming ahead in more number & MADURAI corporation also taking enormous efforts to develop madurai & extend corporation’s boundaries which include 4 municipalities – THIRUMANGALAM( exactly 23 kms from today’s MADURAI in south-west ) , AANAYOOR( exactly 10 kms from today’s MADURAI in north) , AVANIYAPURAM which is the possessor of MADURAI AIRPORT( exactly 5 kms from today’s MADURAI in south ) & THIRUPARANKUNDRAM & town panchayats such as vilaacherry , vilaangudi , NILAYUR-1 , NILAYUR-2 , perungudi , etc., & also in plan to extend its boundaries till OTHAKADAI which is the possessor of MADURAI’s HIGH COURT buildings( exactly 10 kms from today’s madurai in east)………..How can you make such silly qns to me by degrading madurai ?

COIMBATORE is a TEXTILE TOWN –I agree with you but MADURAI also having textile industries what in Madurai these industries in a huge number , owned by small owners belonging to middle-class but in COIMBATORE – the industries ranging from 25-50 were setup in huge acres belonging to the hi-class owners.Look…TN Govt., & central govt., plans to setup TEXTILE parks in madurai with investment of Rs.35 crores which will be the largest textile park in TN.Regarding the textiles field…. TIRUPUR & ERODE ranks higher than the KOVAI but I appreciate the KOVAI because it got the name “ MANCHESTER OF SOUTH-INDIA” , know?

Also you are jealous of my saying “ MADURAI is the 2nd largest bullion market in India next to Mumbai “ ……It needs no proof because the presence of more than 1000 jewellery shops & showroom in the madurai city-limit itself will prove this…..Behind that you want any links means , I am ready to give the link to prove it.

My aim is not to hurt you or coimbatoreans or degrade coimbatore . And we are not jealous of the growth of coimbatore also. We are talking about our MADURAI’s short-span splendid growth. You said CHENNAI took nearly 25 years to become METRO , Hyderabad , pune , Ahmedabad , Bangalore took 15-20 years to become METRO.How can MADURAI become in 5 years ? I agree with you. But if it tooks 50 years too to become a METRO , Then also we will be happy.There is the exaggerated number to make my friends happy. I had written there that MADURAI will be the 2nd largest city soon.But you had mistaken it and drag COIMBATORE yourselves to the 3rd. Did I say anything about the coimbatore there ? I won’t because I will be happy if coimbatore grows but you people are jealous of the growth of MADURAI.

I should have replied you that day itself …… that too in that thread itself….. But only to respect the requests made by my friends MADURAI VEERAN , MADURAI etc., [ To stop the controversies on city vs city ] …….I didn’t reply you at that time.

Anyway , till today , Your saying “MADURAI is no match for COIMBATORE” made me angry & hurt my heart & I intend to describe you the truth………Here I poured what are all I planned to say you…… Anyway I request other MADURAI friends not to reply if even coimbatoreans made a argue reply on this even after studying this.

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 05:44 PM

I had a pleasant ride in my bike today morning in the RING Road.........I wondered on seeing the tremendous growth in this sector.....All green-lands [ till last MAY] was turned into plots & residential areas,now.....Hyderabad-based SREEVAARI chemical industry acquired the land nearly 10-15 acres & going on expansion.....yes they continue buying the lands, planning for a BIG Project. The site was fully loaded with SAND & it is ready to see the civil works inauguration.

Nearer to the SERMATHAAI VAASAN COLLEGE [it is in inner-side of the road]......I am saying - On the Main ring road...I was able to see two types of BIG Acquirement by somebody & I don't know who are they & also there was no information board in the site. First property is nearly 40-50 acres , fully surrounded by horizontal stones covered by steel wires ( May be some TOWNSHIPS / IT PARKS / INDUSTRIES / EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION / Entertainment BIG shopping mall cum multiplex purpose ).............

Another is in same condition as above .... nearly 20-25 acres ..........

Both the properties are cleaned & ready to see its civil works soon.

And on the main road - just after the KLN College road junction when we come from Maatuthavani - Many labours arein the work of cutting trees , levelling the land , firing the grasses etc., this site in nearly 50 acres soon turn into some BIG project.

And in the road between the VELAMMAL GARDENS junction( Rameswaram highway) in the ring road and the Maatuthavani(chennai highway) ...... Civil works-major works are going on the wheels....

Also in SURVEYOR COLONY or May be KARPAGAM NAGAR- along the road from Maatuthavani to PUDUR , extreme types of buildings are going on in the westernside of the road...A tremendous Building is going on nearing completion………….May be a Large Hospital / Shopping mall like SPENCERS of CHENNAI / Apartments ( The outside vision is not matching the chance of APARTMENT because in the center of the HUGE building - a large OPEN SPACE designed for getting the sunlight is there as one in SPENCERS of CHENNAI.....It's showing many Lifts & may be escalators after the building works finished......It has more chance to be a SHOPPING MALL Cum Multiplex / Hospital like Meenakshi mission / STAR Hotel.Anyone ride in this road ..... please snap a shot of it & paste it in the thread.

In the Ring road , going south after the Avaniyapuram road junction – the large Madurai’s DREAM Residential project – SAHARA CITY HOMES is going to take off its shape soon. It had covered all its land with horizontal stones bounded by steel wires-nearly 105 Acres with a large Coconut garden in its center. The construction of OFFICE building and Waiting hall for the customers is going on now. The small board informing the public about the PROPERTY was already laid in GREEN colour & now , a large information board was laid inside their site which is awaiting for the paintings about the project.This board will inform the public that the Bookings for the various types of houses is OPEN & The PRESTIGIOUS – TOWNSHIP will be ready by so-on-so date. I think they had planned it for madurai by March 2008-Feb 09. Soon , the site is going to have the uniform compound wall. The works will be started soon for the construction of the compound walls- The compound walls will be painted the dream buildings of the project, salient feautures of the project , facilities it going to have etc.,

Yes ….these methods were followed strictly in each and every SAHARA project.
In LUCKNOW , 1. they acquired LANDS first.
2.Covering of boundaries by horizontal stones & steel wires.
3. Small Information board about the property
4.Construction of the office site
5.Laying of a LARGE Information board about the dates of booking & completion of project.
6.Construction of colourful compound walls showing the project’s various features & a TREMENDOUS –Arche.
7. Dividing the whole-land into number of PLOTS.
8.Construction of Apartments
9. Construction of BASIC amenities
10.Construction of houses , depending upon the demands & other facilities , said by the company.

In MADURAI- Already 5 steps were completed ……….. we can soon expect the construction of compound walls & arche.

Then going back, NAGARATHINAM – ANGAMMAL college of arts & science is goin to be started soon by the next academic year.

Many more small-industries in plastics , steel products manufacturing , oil-seals etc., had occupied the RING ROAD nearer to the SAHARA city homes.

With the dream of INTERNATINAL AIRPORT , madurai airport is expanding on its eastern & southern sides., waiting for the land acquisition ( Acquired but not started extending its boundaries ). As there is no way to the south-bound buses if the RING-ROAD near china udaippu cuts-off for airport expansion , AAI is delaying its acquisition. If the 4-LANE tutucorin NH concludes & open , AAI will destroy this road & concentrate on the airport expansion.

Then , RR Industries is playing a vital role in making a DREAM project of MADURAI with Rs.4700 crores investment in 750 acres of land.They had bought land in between valayankulam & sholankurini ( 1.5km from valayankulam & 0.5 km from sholankurini)….they had acquired 400 acres of land but no covering of boundaries. It includes 3 small villages such as NALLUR , KALUVANKULAM &another village. The company is buying more lands , in a plan to extend its project to 750 acres.Last week too , the company had registered some lands , local people from sholankurini said. RR is believing MADURAI more than CHENNAI in its business & it expects MADURAI will do it, an educated man from sholankurini said. Now, with numerous numbers of HIGH-MASS lights installed in the site , LEVELLING OF EARTH is going on , night & day- with nearly 20 people working as site-watchmen & more number of people as labours with some machines such as JCB , BOCLAIN &some from foreign nations. I think the BOOMI-POOJA was silently done for this or will they do the BOOMI-POOJA for civil works after the land was leveled.? I don’t know.

With this MEGA project , R.L Institute of nautical sciences is also growing rapidly , to cater to the need of Devoloping MADURAI.
SIPCOT had planned a 1000 acre industrial estate in this area only which is called Eliyaarpatthi.

RR Ind., had demanded TN Govt ., to give a good Road infrastructure to their proposed SEZ. Also they had added that if Govt., allows – the company will lay the good roads from the site to TUTUCORIN-NH.It is awaiting for the answer from govt., but not willing to wait & delay , they are doing other works-day & night..

From the local brokers of sholankurini , valayankulam – they said that the actual rate of lands bought by the RR company was Rs.2-5 lakhs / acre till their proposal but the company had given the sellers – 4 fold of the original rate- Rs.20 lakhs/acre.Now , with the start of the civil works in the site & TUTUCORIN NH being 4-laned , the land cost touches its height to Rs.35-50 lakhs/acre. The 4-lane road of tutucorin NH is going to pass through Sholankurini & joining with the CHENNAI NH near OTHAKADAI.Also they added that due to the Extreme growth of MADURAI – there are no lands to buy till the KAARIYAPATTI of virudhunagar district.

Madurai gilli

September 21st, 2007, 06:02 PM

When will be the PARAMOUNT's MRO center @ madurai be functional ? what are the infrastructures needed & how much land it should have ? It will be in the airport campus or PARAMOUNT is going to have it seperately outside the airport ? Did it get permission from the center? Do PARAMOUNT plan a FLYING SCHOOL ACADEMY in MADURAI?

when will be the RUDRADEV flying school academy takes its shape ? did it get permission from center?

kvijayasundaram

September 21st, 2007, 09:19 PM

http://www.business-standard.com/compindustry/storypage.php?tab=r&autono=298789&subLeft=1&leftnm=1

Leading US air spring manufacturer Firestone Industrial Products and Sundaram Industries, a member of the TVS Group, plan to establish a joint venture in Madurai for manufacturing and marketing air springs.

The two partners will set up a dedicated greenfield facility in Madurai for manufacturing air springs. The joint venture plans to have a wide marketing network catering to OEMs, Indian Railways and aftermarket customers.

Taking advantage of the rapid coach modernisation programme underway in the Indian Railways, the Firestone-Sundaram joint venture will offer railways its latest design of air springs, which will provide better cushioning effect and superior riding comfort........

Madurai gilli

September 22nd, 2007, 11:13 AM

MY MAIL :
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Dear sir ,

We are very happy on your announcement that Kamaraj memorial medical college and a 300-bedded hospital will be constructed by kamaraj memorial education trust in the outskirts of Madurai.
1.we are keen to know the site of medical college.Can you please inform me where the kamaraj memorial medical college & a hospital is going to be constructed ?
2.what the status of the works now?
3.Are there any plans to upgrade the HOSPITAL into a super-multi-speciality hospital with more BEDS in future to serve the madurai's poors.?
4.Are there any plans to start any other institutions such as Dental college , paramedical college , nursing school , engineering college , polytechnic , arts & science college & upgrading the institution into a DEEMED university level ?

Interested in seeing another medical college in my city Madurai , Kindly I need your reply sir, please.

"Father of Education" Mr.K.Kamaraj's fame & name - LONG LIVE !!

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Do you get hundreds of mails everyday? Delete none. Keep them all.

THEIR REPLY :
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From: "Kamaraj Memorial Research Trust" <kamarajmmedu@hotmail.com> Add to Address Book
To: jmahendran2006@yahoo.co.in
Subject: About Kamaraj Memorial medical college
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:12:33 +0530
Dear Sir, I am happy to get your mail but could read only yesterday owing to my tour of pilgrimage to Shirdi, Pandarpur and Mantralayam. First of all I would like to answer all questions put regarding the proposed Kamaraj Memorial Medical College.
1) The site will be at within 30 K.M. from Madurai probably near Kariapatti.
2) At present we are finding ways and means to mobilize funds from generous donors especially N.R.Is.
3) Though it is a statutory requirement to construct a 300 bed hospital to start a medical college, our aim is to upgrade the same to 750 bedded one so as to admit 150 students every year. We shall extend our free medical service to poor who deserve.
4) Definitely, it will be raised to a Deemed University.
You can view our website:www.kamarajmedicaleducation.org
You can contact me for any matter through the e-mail
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
K.Ramachandran
Managing Trustee
Kamaraj Memorial Medical Education
& Research Trust

:banana: ^^ :banana:^^ : :banana:

MADURAI's KAMARAJ MEMORIAL MEDICAL COLLEGE is going to setup near KARIYAPATTI.

Happy to see the extreme growth of MADURAI's south-in & around airport. RING Road is sparkling already with BIG INVESTMENTS......With MEGA

SAHARA CITY HOMES
MAANGALYA DEVELOPERS TOWNSHIP
A.P TOWNSHIP
Upcoming INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Upcoming NAGARATHINAM - ANGAMMAL College of Arts & science
SIPCOT 1000 Acre Industrial city
RR industries IT SEZ with MEGA TOWNSHIP
Existing RL Institute of nautical sciences & Management studies -
Subbulakshmi college of arts & science bu DINAMALAR daily group.
SETHU Institute of TECHNOLOGY with PG & Advanced studies in Engineering
Now., the list adds the 2nd MEDICAL COLLEGE of MADURAI - KAMARAJ MEMORIAL MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL Cum Research Institute( soon - a prestigious deemed university )

Really MADURAI's South is marvellous in attracting investments & infrastructure......To how much extent , it was in a bad condition till last few years , now to a higher level , it is attracting good investments & infrastructure...........Boon to Madurai south public like us.

Madurai gilli

September 22nd, 2007, 11:22 AM

http://www.business-standard.com/compindustry/storypage.php?tab=r&autono=298789&subLeft=1&leftnm=1

Thank you KVS- Your report really adds strength to the INDUSTRIAL SECTOR of MADURAI in which it lacks a lot . Happy to see its establishment soon. Thank you once again to share this news with us.

Madurai gilli

September 22nd, 2007, 12:15 PM

our MADURAI's MAATUTHAAVANI integrated Bus-terminus badly needs the upgradatio , maintanence & basic amenities installation.

It should be developed on the lines of Asia's biggest bus-terminus - Chennai's KOYAMBEDU CMBT.

Because it is the 2nd largest integrated bus-terminus in Tamilnadu next only to chennai but the neatness & facilities is not upto the mark.It needs a good maintanence because it is now being used by several thousands of passengers daily.

Will CORPORATION of MADURAI do the needful ?

madhan

September 22nd, 2007, 11:25 PM

...Apart from Sriperumbudur, Caparo has another 120 acres of land in Madurai for setting up automobile parts manufacturing units. We will soon develop these sites as major industrial hubs, thus, directly and indirectly generating job avenues for the locals," Lord Paul, who hails from Jalandhar, said.....

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Caparo_to_be_No_1_in_metal_sector_Swraj_Paul/articleshow/2393693.cms

I think this was the one Madurai_Fanatic was mentioning earlier... If not, there would be another one set up by some other company..

Madurai

September 22nd, 2007, 11:35 PM

^^

Yeah, I think so too. Nice to hear about this unit as well as the information about Kamaraj Medical College from Madurai Gilli and the TVS plant's news from KVS.

madurai veeran

September 23rd, 2007, 01:12 AM

^^ Great to know that, Caparo Engineering, apart from its proposed unit at Nilakottai SIPCOT(near Madurai) will also be investing in Madurai. The above news say 120 acres, so it must be a huge investment. Good that after TVS, Fenner, Hi-Tech Arai and others Caparo Engineering will also be setting up automobile parts manufacturing unit. The following is the news about previous investment by Caparo Engineering near Madurai.

Caparo Engineering to setup unit near Madurai
Caparo Engineering India will initially invest Rs. 25 crore to set up a stamping unit over an area of 20 acres at the SIPCOT complex which will provide employment to 250 people directly and another 150 indirectly. Over the next two years, it will invest an additional Rs 15 crore, and is expected to start operations by October 2009.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/13/stories/2007091352940400.htm

madurai veeran

September 23rd, 2007, 01:23 AM

1.Hi-Tech Arai to set up Rs 25 cr plant
2.TVS Tyres embarks upon expansion plan of Rs 35 crore
3.Fenner to setup 35 crore Rs belt manufacturing unit near Madurai
4.Caparo Engineering to setup 40 crore Rs. stamping unit near Madurai
5.Caparo Engineering to setup automobile parts manufacturing unit

Guys i heard that MADITSSIA has released a book on the latest developments and future projects for Madurai. Ill try to get it and post it here. It lists out all ongoing and future projects proposed for Madurai such a malls, mutiplex, townships, IT parks, industries etc. If someone finds it please try to post it here.

madhan

September 23rd, 2007, 02:23 AM

Madurai

September 23rd, 2007, 04:54 AM

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/23/013/23_09_2007_013_011.jpg

As per the news in the above link, approval has been received for Latha Madavan Engineering college who already has a polytechnic. Labs and other facilities have been constructed already.

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Does anyone know where this college is?

rathipriyam

September 23rd, 2007, 06:53 AM

Latha Madhavan Polytechnic College is situated - Kidarippatti, Azhagar kovil, Madurai - 625 301

Madurai

September 23rd, 2007, 08:01 AM

^^

Thank you Rathipriyam.

I saw an ad on the Dinakaran paper about a Super Speciality hospital near Pudur. I couldn't get the link from the epaper. But, it looked like a huge hospital which is getting opened now.

mukeshworld

September 23rd, 2007, 09:20 AM

THis is the new super speciality hospital near k.pudar

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/23/103/23_09_2007_103_005.jpg

Madurai

September 23rd, 2007, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the picture Mukeshworld. In fact, the Dinakaran ad showed the same building and also a huge building besides this.

mukeshworld

September 23rd, 2007, 09:54 AM

the dinamalar news tells that the solar city is to be setup in madurai
http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/23/004/23_09_2007_004_008.jpg

Madurai gilli

September 23rd, 2007, 11:55 AM

Latha Madhavan Polytechnic College is situated - Kidarippatti, Azhagar kovil, Madurai - 625 301

Hai Rathipriyam.......here is the answer for you loooong day qns :

where will be the madurai TEXTILE park situated ?

Answer : VAADIPATTI of MADURAI.

it will be situated in 100 acres of land with the total investment of Rs.35 Crores & this will be the TN's largest TEXTIL PARK after it takes its shape

Madurai gilli

September 23rd, 2007, 12:10 PM

soon expect a MADURAI guide from MADURAI GILLI

Madurai gilli

September 23rd, 2007, 12:15 PM

SAHARA CITY HOMES , MADURAI :

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/213/bussmallzm0.jpg

These buses are not MOFFUSIL to madurai..........these are only MADURAI's city buses which are going to ply between SAHARA CITY HOMES to

1. MDU Railway junction
2. THIRUMANGALAM via MDU AIRPORT
3. MKU University
4. other major educational institutions
5. various tourist sites in & around MADURAI CITY
6. other places of entertainments.

these will be A/C & Non A/C ..... with the local ticket charge in non A/C buses & additional charges in addition to ordinary charge ( minimum: Rs.15/-) in A/C buses..... LOOKS GREAT REALLY......Expecting soon.....MADURAI's public.

Madurai gilli

September 23rd, 2007, 12:37 PM

I had uploaded my images from my computer to the website : imageshack.us

But after uploading also , I can be able to get the URL only for the image....For DIRECT POSTING of image , what I have to do ? please describe me detail anyone my friends !I have more informations collected along with images ..... I want to paste it all in this thread. ... But the problem Ihave no scanner , bluetooth , or any device....

From the advice given by mukeshworld ...... I had uploaded it to the above-said website .... But I am able to get its URL only......Please describe me how to paste the picture directly in the thread.

If it needs some devices means , what's the name of the device & how to use it & what's the rate of it ? & where can we get it in our city? please tell me. Any cheap mode of pasting it ?

Did you all see today's DHINATHANTHI daily newpaper's MADURAI SPECIAL SECTION ? They had printed the matters directly copied from our thread that too.....the collection of informations-a looooooong post in thread III-page 27/28 something...posted by me........Our efforts are seeing its profitmy friends.....SKYSCRAPERCITY.COM today, helps a newspaper printing the future of MADURAI......LET THE THREADS OF MADURAI continue its THUNDER by INFORMATION loadings about investments & infrastructure of madurai.

mukeshworld

September 23rd, 2007, 12:50 PM

Madurai gilli

September 23rd, 2007, 12:51 PM

In TAMIL - " KARUTTHURU " on MADURAI's AIIMS HOSPITAL was submitted to the DIRECTOR , TAMILNADU MEDICAL COLLEGES ASSOCIATION , CHENNAI by the central Govt., - This Information was sent by Madurai collector Mr.JAWAHAR as a WRITTEN LETTER to MADURAI's M.P Honourable - MOHAN who is taking all the initiatives & hard efforts to setup an AIIMS hospital in MADURAI.

I don't know the meaning of KARUTHURU....Anyone please find it. Happy to see the work is going on to setup a DREAM hospital to MADURAI.

It has no network link for proof but You can see the THEEKATHIR daily newspaper of last week- I think SEP.19 ( You see the paper of all 7 days if availiable ) . The paper is being published by Communist party of MARXIST India.

madurai veeran

September 23rd, 2007, 01:23 PM

Hai Rathipriyam.......here is the answer for you loooong day qns :

where will be the madurai TEXTILE park situated ?

Answer : VAADIPATTI of MADURAI.

it will be situated in 100 acres of land with the total investment of Rs.35 Crores & this will be the TN's largest TEXTIL PARK after it takes its shape.

Madurai gilli thanx for keeping us informed about the location, but you have made a mistake about the total investment. The total investment for the Madurai Integrated Textile Park will be 87.30 crore Rs, and the cetral govt grant of 40% of it is 34.92 crore Rs.

http://texmin.nic.in/progress_sitp.pdf

Madurai gilli

September 23rd, 2007, 01:53 PM

Thank you Madurai veeran !

It looks good to hear that total investment is nearly 90 crore Rupees.

Madurai gilli

September 23rd, 2007, 02:00 PM

With Dial-up connectivity of INTERNET , I am unable to contribute more to the madurai thread - due to the disturbance to Landline PHONE & higher bills

Please tell me the cheap mode of Internet connectivity through Broadband

Any network - O.K but should be fast & availiable in AVANIYAPURAM.

If BSNL means....it will be good ! which plan has low monthly rent for broadband internet-cheap & best ?

madurai veeran

September 23rd, 2007, 02:18 PM

The layout desing for TIDEL park at Ilandhaikulam and IT park at Vadapalanji has been finalised. The Chennai based CRN Architects is the firm which has completed the layout design. This information was availabe at the ELCOT website.

http://www.elcot.in/appointment_view.php?admin_id=2&appoint_date=2007-09-21

mukeshworld

September 23rd, 2007, 02:30 PM

^^
good to see the layout finalisation.it shows that madurai it park is in the track.we hope that tender is to be called within this year

babulal

September 23rd, 2007, 02:57 PM

Madurai

September 23rd, 2007, 11:06 PM

New initiative: tracking the tourism circuit in Madurai

Staff Reporter

Efforts on to transform the district into a major tourism hub

Collector seeks status of various projects

Focus on improving infrastructure facilities

MADURAI: Steps to put tourism-related projects on track and tap further potential in the Temple City are gaining momentum.

With the objective of transforming the district into a major tourism hub, the district administration has done a comprehensive review of all ongoing projects to speed up their completion. Plans are afoot to take up new initiatives.

Collector S.S. Jawahar convened a meeting of all government officials concerned recently and sought the status of various projects.

Major schemes that were reviewed included the development of Jain monuments at Muthupatti and Mettupatti, sprucing up the tourism infrastructure in and around Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, giving a new look to the Tirumalai Nayak Palace and upgrading the infrastructure at Tirupparankundram and Alagarkoil, which are among the six abodes (‘Arupadai Veedu’) of Lord Muruga.

An official in the Tourism Department here said that work on lighting system had been completed at the Jain cave in Muthupatti.
Works under way

The ongoing works included the laying of an approach road with culvert and handrails, renovation of information system and provision of water.

At Mettupatti, a restaurant and a retaining wall had been constructed, besides an approach road around Teppakulam.

Construction of steps leading to the Kamatchi Temple on the hill and provision of drinking water facility were under progress, the official said.
Tirupparankundram

Works estimated at Rs.81 lakh were being carried out around Tirupparankundram. An eco park was coming up at the locality along with a boat house, healthcare centre and a vehicle parking lot. A cloakroom had been constructed at the foot of Kasi Viswanathar Temple. Fibreglass reinforced plastic boats were being purchased for boating at Saravanapoigai.

Additional electrification would be carried out inside the Subramaniaswamy Temple at Tirupparankundram.

Eight rest sheds had been completed in the pathway to the Kasi Viswanathar Temple along with power room, provision for lighting and water facilities, the official said.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/24/stories/2007092453020300.htm

Mahratta

September 23rd, 2007, 11:10 PM

All this beautification is good

Meenakshi is stunning...must visit...hopefully Madurai beauitfication will be done

Also, guys I know that Madurai is more than 1000 years old

But how old is it (approx.) and who founded it? (Cholas, Pandyas, etc)

Madurai

September 23rd, 2007, 11:18 PM

Madurai

September 23rd, 2007, 11:28 PM

The Madurai-based Paramount Airways that took to the skies in 2005 and plans to have a national presence by 2010-11 is currently looking to expand operations to Kerala. The airline is also looking to diversify and could set up the first Embraer Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in the Asia-Pacific region at Madurai. The airline Managing Director, Mr M. Thiagarajan, outlined the airline’s future plans in an interview to Business Line during a recent visit to the Capital.

Excerpts from the interview:

...................

Is Paramount looking at other projects also?

We are in talks with Embraer for setting up a MRO set-up, which would be the first in the Asia-Pacific region at Madurai. We will have more than 51 per cent stake in the project. If the project goes through, then the MRO should be ready by the end of 2009.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/09/24/stories/2007092450330600.htm

mukeshworld

September 24th, 2007, 04:33 AM

radiomirchi fm started the testing telecast in madurai tune into 98.3

Jai

September 24th, 2007, 04:41 AM

Madurai

September 24th, 2007, 07:44 AM

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/24/104/24_09_2007_104_005.jpg

The report in the above links shows the picture of the work on the ROB in the Nagamalai Pudukkottai area as part of the Samayanallur-Thoppur four lane bypass. This is at the intersection of this bypass and NH-49 and the Madurai-Bodi rail line.

Madurai_Thalapathy

September 24th, 2007, 09:14 AM

Great to hear this Madurai Veeran. Thanks for the info.

I am not able to see the link
It;s throwing an error message saying that " page cannnot be displayed"
please send the picture image

rathipriyam

September 24th, 2007, 10:07 AM

Madurai gilli

September 24th, 2007, 10:31 AM

Dear friends ,

Another ECO Park in nearly 5-6 acres planned at THIRUPARANKUNDRAM Rock-cut TEMPLE. Yes , Efforts are taken to bring the JAIN ROCK-CUT TEMPLE in bright & it needs beautification to attract the visitors. This temple is behind the THiruparankundram hill i.e., at KAITHARI NAGAR or nearer to the SH road cutting in thiruparankundram to Avaniyapuram. This ECO Park will be maintained by Madurai Corporation & it will be full of gardens , greeneries , colourful flowers , a small boating-lake in addition to SARAVAN POIGAI in Thiruparankundram , Many attractive Water fountains etc., The park will have all the public facilities like LETRIENES , WATER FACILITY , LIGHTINGS etc.,

The total site was cleared now & grasses are being grown......Installation of children playing tools will be installed soon....It will soon be inaugurated by our hon.collector or some VIP's.

Madurai gilli

September 24th, 2007, 10:40 AM

Globarena to offer courses in retail “We plan to open 25 centres this fiscal at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Warangal, Tirupati, Chenn
ai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, ...
business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&autono=296462 - 41k -

GLOBERENA is a Hyderabad-based firm for English language , Placementor,Careercampus,Neovistas & evarsity.

All the following such as VEERAS , etc., are belonging to the same.

gvijayan

September 24th, 2007, 10:42 AM

Rating Methodology assesses several cities developed by Ernst & Young

· Ranking the cities depends on their growth potential for economic, urban and social development.
· Ernst & Young developed a rating methodology that assesses several cities on their business environment & infrastructure index.
· Rating ranks of the cities are covered by the JNNURM.
· Rating Evaluation based on five indices including:

o Prosperity
o Governance
o Business environment
o Infrastructure
o Quality of life

· According to the Rating Methodology cities are ranked as:

o Delhi and Greater Mumbai have been ranked A++.
o Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata are A+ cities.
o Pune and Ahmedabad get an A rank.
o Surat, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Vadodara, Vishakapatnam and Jaipur get B++ cities ranking.
o Coimbatore, Lucknow, Bhopal in the list of B cities.
o Madurai, Patna and Srinagar have been categorized as C cities.

http://www.livemint.com/2007/09/1801...bai-tie-f.html

Whenever you try to post a link to some reference, please do a 'right click' on the actual link, and click 'Copy Shortcut'. This will copy the actucal link. Whenever a lengthy link needs to be provided most of the websites add '...' in between, and give the link. However the hyperlink will be pointing to the lengthy address. So, selecting the link as it appears in a page will not point to the actual content, it in fact will let the forumers reach no man's land.

Madurai gilli

September 24th, 2007, 10:54 AM

DELETED......

gvijayan

September 24th, 2007, 11:02 AM

It is going to have a huge multi-speciality hospital.please see it.

http://http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4593/hospitalla5.jpg

http://http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4593/hospitalla5.jpg

http://img295.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hospitalla5.jpg

http://img295.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hospitalla5.jpg

The links do not privide any information about Madurai. Can you provide the correct source for this project? Is this available in the website of Sahara City Homes?

Madurai gilli

September 24th, 2007, 11:14 AM

DELETED....

gvijayan

September 24th, 2007, 11:15 AM

http://<img src="http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6871/alagarhorse1yc0.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>By <a target="_new" href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/maduraigilli">maduraigilli</a> at 2007-09-24

http://http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6871/alagarhorse1yc0.jpg

i dont see any of ur pictures in the forum.

Madurai gilli

September 24th, 2007, 11:16 AM

Madurai gilli

September 24th, 2007, 11:25 AM

gvijayan

September 24th, 2007, 11:31 AM

Anyone....please tell me how to upload the image from my computer to the thread ?

Using imageshack.us , I had done it , resulting in failiure. Or Please describe me how to use imageshack.us in uploading the images & pasting it same directly in the thread & not its URL.

I had registered in it and my actions in imageshack.us , I had done sofor is correct only I think.....But anyway You people teach me once from the first step of uploading image from my computer to imageshack.us to the last step - pasting the image directly in the thread from the imageshack.us.......

It should be clear & should not show X in a box....please tell me properly.

THANX for the advice given by MUKESHWORLD for pasting image using imageshack.us/.....Anyone please give your opinion !

Simple way to post images is, take the direct link given by imageshack. And paste it within the IMG tag. Please see below on how to do it.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1446/imagegs1.jpg

gvijayan

September 24th, 2007, 11:36 AM

Anyone....please tell me how to upload the image from my computer to the thread ?

Using imageshack.us , I had done it , resulting in failiure. Or Please describe me how to use imageshack.us in uploading the images & pasting it same directly in the thread & not its URL.

I had registered in it and my actions in imageshack.us , I had done sofor is correct only I think.....But anyway You people teach me once from the first step of uploading image from my computer to imageshack.us to the last step - pasting the image directly in the thread from the imageshack.us.......

It should be clear & should not show X in a box....please tell me properly.

THANX for the advice given by MUKESHWORLD for pasting image using imageshack.us/.....Anyone please give your opinion !

One of your links is

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6871/alagarhorse1yc0.jpg

Below is how you should type in the forum to get it displayed.

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1122/imgrq2.jpg

If you had typed as seen above, everyone will be able to see the image below:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6871/alagarhorse1yc0.jpg

Btw, would you mind if I ask you to change your signature? Let it be a simple signature.. Sometimes youR signature occupies more space than the content of your postings. No offence intended.. Just a gentle request.

mukeshworld

September 24th, 2007, 03:44 PM

I couldn't able to post the image directly on the thread ..... Above are my efforts but failed ! why it is not showing the image & showing a "X" mark ?

shet ! Please tell me the device needed to paste the image directly in the thread ? How much will be its rate ?

i was posting your image see that it will display the image

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4593/hospitalla5.jpg

i pasted this image using that insert image icon. i will tell that briefly first you want to press post replay button below.then you will see the window which the text is written in that message board you will see the most of the buttons for example: u will see above that the B button which is used for the bolding the letters.in that line you see the hill picture button and click the button when you click the box will open in that box enter the url dont enter the http
double time it should be in single for example http://img295.imageshack.us
try it.

mukeshworld

September 25th, 2007, 02:50 AM

A month after the Union government unveiled a new policy for regional airlines, makers of small planes that can carry up to 100 passengers are wooing aviation start-up firms that could end up as big buyers of such aircraft.
Three airlines in South India—Air Dravida, EmricAir and Star Aviation—have applied for a regional airline licence from the ministry of civil aviation, with another half a dozen expected to follow suit. These airlines, together with the existing scheduled carriers, are expected to buy at least 300 aircraft in the next few years, the ministry estimates.
A Bombardier CRJ 900. Planes made by firms such as Embraer of Brazil and Bombardier of Canada are considered ideal for regional carriers, given the short hops they fly and the fuel efficiency offered
A Bombardier CRJ 900. Planes made by firms such as Embraer of Brazil and Bombardier of Canada are considered ideal for regional carriers, given the short hops they fly and the fuel efficiency offered
Small jets and turboprops, priced at between $20 million and $40 million (Rs80 crore and Rs160 crore) before discounts, capable of seating 40- 100 passengers, are considered ideal for regional carriers given the short hops they fly and the fuel efficiency offered.
Such planes are mostly made by Brazil’s Brasileira de Aeronáutica SA, better known as Embraer, Canada’s Bombardier Inc. and Frenchturboprop maker ATR, a subsidiary of Airbus SAS. Just 13 regional jets from Embraer and Bombardier are part of the country’s fleet of more than 250 aircraft currently.
Regional airlines are being wooed with attractive packages, said the chief executive of a full-service airline. “The range of discount depends upon deep pockets and expansion plans,” said the CEO, who did not want to be named.
He said Bombardier aeroplanes have become the natural choice for start-up airlines since other plane makers were unable to make early deliveries of aircraft. “We are looking at both of them, zeroing in on (Bombardier’s) CRJ700 to start operations early next year. Within a month we shall be able to confirm the deal,” said Martin Sebastian, CMD of EmricAir Aviation Pvt. Ltd that plans to start operations with two planes.
Aviation analyst Pran S. Dasan, who is helping some regional players with aircraft selection, said the decision to buy a regional aircraft could also be influenced by the Russian-made Sukhoi SuperJet 100 that is expected to be in-service by 2009.
Besides delivery, aviation executives and analysts said other issues such as service support are also being worked upon. Unlike large plane makers Boeing Co. and Airbus which, between them, have shared most of the country’s passenger jet sales, new entrants (except ATR) have little back-end support for maintenance of aircraft, pilot training and other checks.
For example, Paramount Airways Pvt. Ltd, which uses five leased Embraer planes, sends them for checks to Portugal or Singapore, making it an expensive proposition.
“They will need to give a better deal or some kind of sops to make the (initial) operations viable,” said a senior airline executive with plans of launching an airline from the South. This executive did not wish to be named as his airline’s launch is still being planned.
Airlines choose planes keeping in mind variables such as spares, pilots, routes they fly and lease rates, among several others, said Dasan, an analyst with Pathfinders Aviation.
Given the expected demand and competition, Embraer may already be setting an aircraft maintenance centre in Madurai as part of a 40-plane deal with Paramount Airways, the airline’s managing director, M. Thiagarajan, said last week. On Monday, an Embraer spokeswoman declined to comment before “final agreements have been reached by all parties
http://www.livemint.com/2007/09/25010009/Small-plane-makers-woo-startu.html
”.

This news give some hope of starting the Embraer aircraft maintenance center in Madurai , this helps the increase in the flights for Madurai. We hope that the international flight service would also start soon.

madurai veeran

September 25th, 2007, 03:11 AM

TheGreatChennai

September 25th, 2007, 07:04 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary L.K Tripathy will be holding a meeting at the Madurai collector office regarding the speedy implementation of 1130 crore Rs road and traffic improvement projects.

List of projects to be considered,

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5567/untitledqq8.png

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/25/101/25_09_2007_101_008.jpg

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/25/104/25_09_2007_104_001.jpg

Vow,extradinary projects.Whenever this govt is in power,Some development work is going on (atleast bridge construction work).Thanks a lot.But they have to initiate it quickly,and keep the pace untill they finish the work. (Ellis nagar bridge construction work is still gooooing on).

Madurai gilli

September 25th, 2007, 12:23 PM

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3461/tpkm1rm2.jpg
By maduraigilli (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/maduraigilli) at 2007-09-25

just for practising to post pictures in this thread directly !

I got it !

Thanks for helping me - gvijayan & mukeshworld !
gvijayan - sure - I will change my signature.

madurai veeran

September 25th, 2007, 12:29 PM

^^ Please post only development projects and related pictures here. For pics of Madurai city and Meenakshi temple please post them in either Madurai views or Meenakshi temple thread respectively.

madurai veeran

September 25th, 2007, 04:28 PM

Vow,extradinary projects.Whenever this govt is in power,Some development work is going on (atleast bridge construction work).Thanks a lot.But they have to initiate it quickly,and keep the pace untill they finish the work.

This 1,130 crore Rs. road development and traffic improvement projects will be implemented through JNNURM. These projects in any case have to be implemented before 2012 as the JNNURM scheme is only for 7 years and already 2 years have passed by. So we can very well expect all the projects including this one to be completed before 2012.

Leo_r

September 25th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Firestone Industries of USA has tied up with TVS to set up a manufacturing plant for 'Air Springs' at Madurai.ET

madurai veeran

September 25th, 2007, 10:03 PM

Money from the infusion will be used to invest in the retail business, which is being launched sometime early next year. The company, under Indiabulls Wholesale Services, plans to set up about 30 hypermarkets across the country. These shops will span over 100,000 square feet and will sell goods only in bulk to consumers. Single-item sales will be discouraged. Bulk buyers will be given discounts.

The stores will come up in tier II and tier III cities such as Ahmedabad, Madurai, where consumers have space. The phase one plan will be restricted to 30 stores. The group believes the stores should do business worth Rs 75 lakh to Rs 1 crore everyday.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Telecom/Indiabulls_thinks_telecom_dials_for_licences_in_22_circles/articleshow/2402843.cms

Madurai

September 26th, 2007, 01:51 AM

Traffic system to be overhauled

Special Correspondent

Five markets to be shifted, says Tripathy

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/26/images/2007092660300301.jpg

— Photo: S. James

assessment time: Chief Secretary L.K. Tripathy, left, addressing a review meeting in the city on Tuesday. Madurai Collector S.S. Jawahar is also seen.

MADURAI: A massive improvement plan is on the cards to decongest the city from the bustling vehicular traffic. Besides construction of flyovers, road over-bridges and subways, five markets in the ‘core city’ (southern part of Madurai) is likely to be shifted to the outskirts.

Speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting of a high-level committee on traffic improvement here on Tuesday, Chief Secretary L.K. Tripathy said that the committee, after carefully considering various aspects of decongesting traffic, would submit a report to the Government by November. “We will evaluate short and long-term measures to improve the traffic management system. After consulting the merchants, the five wholesale markets would be shifted to other sites that are also suitable for business.”

Of the 13 radial roads connecting the city with other towns, nine were important in terms of traffic flow. Steps were being taken to connect the Melur-Dindigul road. “We are looking at the missing links. Where there is a level crossing, road over-bridge or underpass is being proposed. Flyovers have been mooted at 18 places,” he said.

Roads along river

Mr. Tripathy said that a majority of officials who took part in the meeting had suggested that the banks along the Vaigai river should be developed with good roads and pedestrian platforms. “Apart from traffic management, we are also looking at traffic engineering and surveillance system,” he said.

Parrying questions on the Periyar dam issue, Mr. Tripathy said that efforts were being taken to implement the Supreme Court orders. Chief Minister, M. Karunanidhi, had written to the Ministry of Railways to operate high-speed trains (HST) between Chennai and Madurai and Chennai and Coimbatore.

The Chief Secretary said that the State was producing at least 90,000 engineering graduates every year. “We are more concerned about the quality of education in colleges. Information Technology (IT) Park would soon take shape in Madurai,” he added.

Collector S.S. Jawahar, Inspector General of Police (South Zone) Sanjeev Kumar and Deputy Inspector General of Police (Madurai Range) K. Jayanth Murali took part in the meeting.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/26/stories/2007092660300300.htm

madhan

September 26th, 2007, 06:00 AM

.....According to him, a large number of retrenched workers from textiles mills in Karur, Tirupur and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu are seeking jobs in Madurai, which houses 120 mills with combined annual revenues of around Rs1,440 crore. Madurai does not have any fully export-oriented textiles unit but exports still account for about 40% of sales.....

http://www.livemint.com/2007/09/25010016/Tirupur-textile-workers-bear-t.html

This article says on how the rupee appreciation is affecting the industries in Tiruppur...
But what we could infer from this is that, Madurai has spinning mills having a turn-over of about Rs.1500 crores.. and added to this is the Integrated Textile park which is set to yield around Rs.1000 crores annually..
It is also good to know that, this industry has minimum chance of getting affected by appreciating rupee, as majority of these mills cater the needs of domestic market.
This would mean there would be around Rs.2500 crores revenue generated by textile industry in Madurai..

With Govt planning 2 IT parks, Rudradev IT park, Dhaya IT park, Pearl IT park..(they might total to about 10 million sq.ft of IT space..)
Madurai will have a flourishing IT industry too..

Madurai already has some industries related to automobile industry established by the TVS Group and by few others (fenner, madras suspensions, TAFE with its largest Tractor plant..).. Now, with Caparo planning to set up its plant and Sundaram establishing the air springs plant... we could expect contribution from the Automobile industry too..

On healthcare front, many new hospitals (eg. Velammal, Reliance, Kamaraj memorial..) are being planned and existing ones are being expanded, meaning they would improve the Medical tourism...

If paramount succeeds in establishing the MRO facility, aviation school along with rudradev aviation school, it would be a huge boom to the aviation sector..

With a multiproduct SEZ coming up in Virudhunagar (2500 acres), within 60 kms from Madurai... also the SIPCOT industrial estate near Airport.. we could expect more contributions from Multiple industries..

With govt planning to improve the tourism in Madurai.. it will draw more tourists to Madurai (41 lakh ppl toured Madurai in 2006!!) producing a thriving tourism industry..

The air is definitely thick with the scope for diversified growth of Madurai.

It all these projects materialize with a span of 5 years.. it will be too good for madurai as will not depend any particular industry...

Madurai gilli

September 26th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Today , headed by Hon.chief minister Mr.M.KARUNANIDHI - The Tamilnadu secretrait's 22nd meeting was held...

In that meeting , Mr.M.Karunanidhi & his co., had finalised to allot the lands to various IT Companies in MADURAI, TRICHI , SALEM & HOSUR IT Parks.

In MADURAI IT Park :
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1. HCL Technologies
2. Honeywell International India services
3. TESHALV services
4. SGD India
5. SATHYAM Computer services
6. SOUTHERLAND Global services
7. COGNIZANT Technology solutions
8. ZENITH Softwares ltd.,
9. SCOPE International ltd.,

Had applied to the ELCOT for establishing their industries in MADURAI IT Parks ( Both in Ilandhaikulam IT Park & MKU - VADAPALANJI IT SEZ ) ........And today , Govt., had finalised the matter to allot lands in above IT parks through ELCOT. , the media said.

For reference , please see today's MAALAI MALAR daily newspaper.

Already , with layout for Madurai IT Parks finalised & yesterday , L.K.Tripaathy said that Madurai IT Parks will take its shape very soon........today's news about allotment of lands in these parks to the IT MAJORS..........Happy to see the PROGRESS In establishing MADURAI IT industries....Thanks to the ELCOT & Tamilnadu chief minister Mr.M.Karunanidhi who reshaped the Madurai's future that Madurai has its own capacity to score a lot in all the fields like IT industry , Manufacturing hub , Agri-zone , Textile zone , Tourism hub , Healthcare HUB etc.,:banana: :banana:

Madurai gilli

September 26th, 2007, 02:12 PM

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Telecom/Indiabulls_thinks_telecom_dials_for_licences_in_22_circles/articleshow/2402843.cms

Happy to see that Madurai is going to have many more HYPERMARKETS......ADD these list....

TRINETHRA
KSHITIJ
ETL
PANTALOON etc.,.......................................the list will go on if I post here.

Madurai gilli

September 26th, 2007, 03:13 PM

Central govt., had dismissed the madurai corp., 's plan of shifting the central market to maatuthaavani for decongesting the traffic in city. Govt., had advised the corporation to structure this plan under " PURAATHAANA NAGAR THITTAM " and not under JNNURM.

The plan is same but the SCHEME under which it's going to take its shape is different.....It's not under JNNURM now & it's under "PURAATHAANA NAGARGAL SEERAMAIPPU THITTAM".......

Anyway.....luckily...MADURAI is one of the cities under PNST Scheme........It's good in someway that the cost planned for it under JNNURM will be utilised for another GRAND plan......Corporation will have to utilise it.

anirudhswetha

September 26th, 2007, 03:56 PM

gvijayan

September 26th, 2007, 05:02 PM

I had gone thro the item in malai malar. The list of IT firms for which the land is alloted is for the cities of Madurai, Trichy, Salem and Tirunelveli.
Need to know the break up with respect to city and firm.
Anirudh
Salem

Yep.. Few of the companies in the list provided have already been alloted land in Salem IT Park. The list is a consolidated one for all the cities, not not just in Madurai.

madurai veeran

September 26th, 2007, 05:10 PM

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/08/28/007/28_08_2007_007_002.jpg

As per the report in the above Dinamalar link, Wipro, Satyam and HCL's establishment at Madurai IT Park near MKU has been confirmed. They have applied for Electric connections also.

If the above post by Madurai earlier in the thread is true, then we are sure to have Satyam and HCL in Madurai IT parks. Since Honeywell already has presence in Madurai, i hope they too have applied for land in Madurai.

Thanx Madurai gilli for sharing the news with us. Lets hope for the best :) .

Madurai

September 27th, 2007, 07:30 AM

Friends,
Why there is no news on the land allotment to companies in these IT parks, in any of the English dailies? Eager to see something.

MA Eswaran

September 27th, 2007, 07:34 AM

They keep on telling that this company or that company will come.

But the fact is Even foundations have not started in any of the 2 tier city. Even CBE Tidel park is getting delayed for one or other reasons. But atleast construction of 2 private IT parks in CBE are already started and in progress.

Tidel parks in other 2 tier cities of TN are a long way to go.

Since American recession on IT sector is fast coming up, there may not be much need of tier 2 cities IT parks.

TN already missed the bus by bureacutic delays.

Madurai

September 27th, 2007, 08:37 AM

^^

I agree with you on the paper projects in TN Tier II cities, so far. But, I don't know from where you are saying that recession is coming in IT sector in US. I don't think there is any issue in the near future.

Madurai

September 27th, 2007, 09:01 AM

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Cabinet today decided to accept and implement the new industrial policy which was reviewed by a cabinet sub-committee.
An official release here tonight said the meeting of the cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, decided to accept the policy and implement it.
The cabinet sub-committee was constituted by the Chief Minister in June last to undertake a detailed review of the draft policy.
The cabinet meeting also decided to allocate land through the state-owned Elcot in Tier-II cities of Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Tirunelveli to leading IT firms, including HCL Technologies, Honeywell International India Service, Satyam Computers, Southerland Global Services, for providing IT and ITEs services.
It was also decided to allocate land on a 90-year lease based on tender for Sify Limited, Southerland Global Services, Cognizant Technology Solutions and Scope International in the Elcot IT Park in suburban Sholinganallur.

http://www.livemint.com/2007/09/27085052/TN-cabinet-nod-for-new-industr.html

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So, some of the companies mentioned at the bottom of the news could have their shops only at Chennai. Still, there is no clear news on who is setting up where.

Madurai gilli

September 27th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Tamilnadu govt., had dismissed all the DEBTS of municipalities & corporations , keeping in mind that the DEBTS stopping the real growth of the city........

All the earnings of the municipality/ corporation go as an INTEREST to the debts bought by them , stopping them from structuring the plans planned for it.

Good MOVE by our Tamilnadu CM : Hon.Mr.M.Karunanidhi.

Madurai

September 29th, 2007, 11:07 AM

As per the report in the following link, the passport office at Madurai will be opened next month or in November. 99% of the work is completed. Only confirmation of date is required from the government and it will be opened with a function. It is the first Passport office in TN with Air Conditioners.

http://www.dailythanthi.com/article.asp?NewsID=365146&disdate=9/29/2007&advt=2

madurai veeran

September 29th, 2007, 01:48 PM

Aurolab's new manufacturing facility at Madurai

Madurai, Sept. 29 (PTI): Aravind Eye Hospital's Aurolab which produces Intra Ocular lens(IOL) and other surgical instruments, would have a new manufacturing facility in 1,10,000 sq ft area at Veerapanchan near here.

The new facility of Aurolab would be conformed to the international standards set by United States Food and Drug Administration.

It would help Aurolab increase its production capacity by five times, G Srinivasan, President and Dr P Balakrishnan, Managing Director, told reporters here today.

Aurolab which had received ISO 1999 and CE certification for its high-quality products, would continue to provide its products to eye care institutions at cheaper rates, they said.

About 60 per cent of its IOL produced was used by eye care hospitals across the world.

It was also keen to introduce new technology in the manufacturing process while ensuring quality products.

The new facility would bring the manufacturing of various products under one roof and help faster growth of the organisation.

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/006200709291655.htm

madurai veeran

September 29th, 2007, 09:56 PM

Rs.30-crore Aurolab prodution unit set up

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/30/stories/2007093050810300.htm

^^ I feel expansion of Aurolab facility from near Aravind Eye Hospital to Veerapanchan, could be the start of a major investment to follow in the future. I say this because Aravind Eye Hospital owns 80 acres of land there. We can surely expect some development there apart from Aurolab expansion in the future.

madurai veeran

September 30th, 2007, 01:56 AM

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Article/2007/09/30/012/30_09_2007_012_044.jpg
http://epaper.dinamalar.com/Web/Madurai/Photographs/2007/09/30/012/30_09_2007_012_043_001.jpg

If im right i had seen this road project listed in JNNURM Madurai CDP. AFAIK this road would run between ring road and Anna nagar connecting bus stand, market and integrated complex on its way.

madhan

September 30th, 2007, 02:48 AM

mukeshworld

September 30th, 2007, 04:07 AM

MADURAI: The district administration is planning to provide an exclusive entry and exit point for all south-bound vehicles taking Ring Road at the Mattuthavani Bus Stand, said Collector S.S. Jawahar here on Saturday.

As traffic along Ring Road was expected to increase following the restoration of the route for buses passing through the Palanganatham Bus Stand, it was time to improve facilities at the bus stand and repair the road to facilitate easy flow of traffic, he told reporters.

Separate road

Inspecting Ring Road, he also looked into the possibilities of creating a separate road along the Vandiyur lake bund.

He contemplated the chances of changing the position of the first toll gate from the Mattuthavani Bus Stand to a location farther away to prevent clogging of buses at the entry point of Ring Road.

The district administration also planned to improve basic amenities such as lighting on the road and putting up sign and information boards.

Reflectors would also be installed.

To decongest traffic inside the bus stand following increase in the number of buses, the administration planned to provide separate bays for city buses, Mr. Jawahar said.

Pre-paid autos

There was also plan to introduce a system of pre-paid autos.

Superintendent of Police T.S. Anbu, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) S. Prabhakaran, Regional Transport Officers V.P. Ethirajan (South) and K. Muniraj (North) and a host of revenue and Corporation officials accompanied the Collector.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/30/stories/2007093060430300.htm

mukeshworld

September 30th, 2007, 04:16 AM

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/30/images/2007093060300201.jpg
NEW LOOK: A retiring room at the Madurai railway station.

Mundane ambience, worn out mattresses, untidy bedspreads… All these are things of the past when it comes to railway retiring rooms. As part of the ongoing modernisation programme, Southern Railway has sanctioned funds for renovation of retiring rooms at par with industry standards.

In Madurai Division, the frontline managers seem to have taken star hotels as the benchmark. Retiring rooms here will now be a passengers’ paradise what with modern furniture, twin AC units, television, elegant interiors and catering services linked with the food plaza’s multi-cuisine restaurant — all this for just Rs. 750.

“We have taken up this project as a passenger amenity improvement scheme. Twenty-two retiring rooms in Madurai will be upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs.28 lakh. Intercom facility with connectivity to restaurants, security and other services will be available,” Divisional Railway Manager Hemant Kumar said on Saturday.

Retiring rooms in other major stations in the division will be taken up for renovation in a phased manner. The main corridor of the retiring rooms will be covered by surveillance cameras linked to the closed circuit television network of the Railway Protection Force to prevent entry of unauthorised persons.

“We want to make no compromise in the quality of service. The tariff fixed for this ambience is perhaps the cheapest in the city,” he added.

Apart from this, a meditation room for engine drivers has been constructed in the Railway Colony.

Outstation drivers coming to Madurai on duty can use the meditation centre, which also has a music system.

The facility created as per the Railway Board’s directive is expected to manage the stress level of drivers.

A.P. Mishra, Southern Railway Additional General Manager and Director of Public Grievances, visited the renovated retiring rooms and meditation centre on Saturday.

He also held discussions with senior railway officials on the performance of the division on various fronts
http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/30/stories/2007093060300200.htm

madhan

September 30th, 2007, 04:42 AM

Nasscom identifies Pune, Chandigarh, Mysore, Madurai and Tiruchi for growth prospects
Availability of ‘A’ category commercial

real estate space is important

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CHENNAI: It is not just the IT and ITES sectors that are growing and need to expand to smaller cities and towns. The development of industrial clusters, corridors, estates, hubs and a whole lot of units in the services sector has virtually choked the State capitals and their suburbs. Both States and the private sector recognise the need to shift to Tier II and Tier III towns to prevent further congestion in major cities and to propel the growth of smaller cities and towns.

The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) has already identified a list of second tier cities and towns where development must take place. They include centres such as Chandigarh, Pune, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Mangalore, Mysore, Kochi, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchi. Some of these towns, including Pune, Mysore, and Coimbatore, are already being crowded with new industries and IT/ ITES units. The pressure on these towns has begun to show, exposing once more the inadequacies of the systems, and the inability of the private sector and the government agencies to act in tandem to promote new investment centres.

What is it that the industry or the investor expects in emerging centres? A cross section of captains of industry and trade has some common demands as well as expectations peculiar to a particular sector.

Industry expectation

In general terms, they want better physical and social infrastructure in these towns. “Some industries and sectors have tried the SEZ type of development, but there appears to be a mixed response. Employees and their families do not want to be out of a town or thrown into a closed gated community. Though they welcome residential colonies, they still prefer to be an integral part of a town or society — not to live by themselves. They do not want to see the same faces day in and day out,” says a senior official of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Nowadays, such colonies and townships have become even more difficult to build, because acquiring land becomes a Himalayan task. Which is why, industry looks to government and its agencies to assist in this process. Physical infrastructure will include roads, transport, services, housing, air and rail connectivity, while social infrastructure should provide for educational institutions, health services, recreation facilities, and hotels.

Driving expansion

Since IT and ITES have been driving this expansion to second tier cities, it may be useful to get its perspective on this development. Cognizant’s Managing Director and President R. Chandrasekaran says: “The primary reason for the IT industry to be attracted to a Tier II city or a Tier III city is its educational infrastructure and the resultant quality talent pool. The second important criterion is infrastructure. Availability of ‘A’ category commercial real estate space, preferably with SEZ notification, good roads, airport with good connectivity, and good hotels, is important. Even if one or more of these may not exist initially, visible efforts to develop them in parallel become important. Otherwise, the initial enthusiasm will die down and companies may not grow in these locations.”

He suggests that State governments can even set up advanced R&D facilities in collaboration with the local universities so that technology skill base can improve in the long run.

But others who have been looking at Coimbatore now either find it difficult to get land, or that it is too costly to make it viable. Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Coimbatore zone Chairman K. Thangaraj says: “We need a city where growth comes without much pain — growth where quality of life is not affected for any section of the society. The growth we have witnessed may only be the tip of an iceberg. Cities such as our’s must focus on a vision for the future. We should look at a Greater Coimbatore, inclusive of the suburbs, where land is still available. Horizontal growth can be planned, with specific areas earmarked for particular uses, and provided good connectivity."

Unless industry, government, and the local body work together to evolve a broad framework of infrastructure development in Tier II and Tier III towns, they will run into problems before long. Planning and its implementation hold the key.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/30/stories/2007093055591900.htm