Business EconomyPosted at: Jun 8 2026 9:21PM


TN is critical hub under Make in India, PLI initiatives : DPIIT Joint Secy

Chennai, June 8 (UNI) Tamil Nadu has emerged as a critical hub under the Make in India and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) initiatives and it accounts for over 40% of India's leather production and is successfully transitioning toward technology-driven, export-oriented manufacturing,
Ms. Nidhi Kesarwani, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), said on Monday.
Interacting with StartupTN officials at the RANITEC Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu, she highlighted India’s economic transformation from 2014 to 2026 and commended Tamil Nadu’s strong performance, noting its 11% real GSDP growth in
FY 2024–25 and the reduction of 2,521 regulatory compliances.
She said Tamil Nadu has emerged as a critical hub under the Make in India and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) initiatives. The State accounts
for over 40% of India's leather production and is successfully transitioning toward technology-driven, export-oriented manufacturing.
To strengthen this sector, the central government's Rs.1,700-crore Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP), which concluded on March 31, 2026, approved a Mega Leather, Footwear and Accessories Cluster at Panapakkam, Ranipet, spanning 290.58 acres with Rs. 125 crore in Central assistance. Additionally, eight Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) projects under the STEP sub-scheme, 89 modernized units under the IDLS sub-scheme, and infrastructure upgrades at the FDDI Chennai Campus were supported to boost global competitiveness.
The Joint Secretary emphasized that the state's leather sector is also supporting India’s Defence Corridor through specialized materials.
With over 35 major defence companies active and 30 more in the pipeline, Tamil Nadu is building an integrated industrial ecosystem. Ms. Kesarwani also lauded the State's leading startup ecosystem and its progress in intellectual property filings.
Furthermore, she outlined DPIIT’s forward-looking Reform Agenda 2026, which features the BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 investment-ready, plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, a sector-focused BRAP framework comprising 60 targeted reforms, and the institutionalization of Regulatory Impact Assessments to ensure swift business clearances under 30 days.
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