Madurai, Dec 22: Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa visited the construction site of the Madurai Tidel Park on Sunday to check progress on the project near the Mattuthavani integrated bus stand. The IT park is being built to create job opportunities for educated youth in the city.The park is being constructed on about 9.6 acres with an estimated cost of Rs 314.29 crore. Officials from different departments and local leaders joined the minister during the inspection.
The project, first announced by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, aims to boost IT sector growth in Madurai and help local job seekers find work without moving to bigger cities.
Local business leaders welcomed the development and said they hope the IT park and other infrastructure projects like Metro Rail and an upgraded international airport will support Madurai’s future growth.