S. Keerthana — Work as Minister

UK investment commitments

Coordinated investment work for the Chief Minister’s UK visit remotely and outlined commitments in advanced manufacturing, engineering, digital technology and GCCs.

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1,700 acres to SIPCOT for the shipyard

1,700 acres were transferred to SIPCOT for Phase I as the project moved to the detailed-report stage.

Source: DT Next

Thoothukudi site surveyed

The Hyundai team surveyed the Thoothukudi site and said it was moving ahead with the project.

Source: DT Next

Hyundai team meets the minister

Met the visiting HD KSOE (Hyundai) shipbuilding team; discussed incentives, the project report, timeline and talent.

Source: DT Next

23 industrial announcements

Presented 23 industrial-development announcements in the Assembly.

Source: DT Next

Global Capability Centres corridor

A GCC corridor and development programme covering OMR, Mount–Poonamallee Road and Pallavaram–Thoraipakkam.

Source: DT Next

TNPL ‘Vettri Notebook’ unit

A ₹6 crore TNPL notebook unit at Mayanur, Karur (5,000 tonnes a year) under the ‘Vettri Notebook’ brand.

Source: DT Next

Green airport for Ramanathapuram

Plans for a green airport in Ramanathapuram.

Source: DT Next

Special industrial-safety mechanism

Announced a dedicated mechanism to prevent factory accidents and chemical leaks.

Source: ThePrint (PTI)

₹1,000 crore Hitachi expansion

Took part in the signing of a ₹1,000 crore Hitachi expansion MoU, expected to create about 1,000 jobs over three to five years.

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Industries planned by sector and district

Said a sector-wise and district-wise assessment would decide which industries suit each area.

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CII Sprint 2030 launched

Launched CII Sprint 2030 at the CII regional council meeting in Coimbatore.

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Thoothukudi shipyard talks (~$4 billion)

Continued discussions on the proposed Hyundai shipyard at Thoothukudi, reported at about $4 billion.

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Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea

Visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan; the company reaffirmed interest in a large shipyard at Thoothukudi.

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21-day industry approvals

Set a target of approving new industries within 21 days, with faster single-window clearances and wider use of AI.

Source: Indian Express Tamil

Guidance Tamil Nadu review

Reviewed investment initiatives and the next phase of industrial development at Guidance Tamil Nadu.

Source: Indian Express Tamil

SIPCOT Manapparai; audit of industrial parks

Flagged undeveloped allotted plots at SIPCOT Manapparai and ordered a comprehensive audit of industrial parks and clusters.

Source: Indian Express Tamil

Portfolios allocated

Assigned Industries and Investment Promotion.

Source: Govt press release No. 38

Sworn in as Cabinet Minister

Took oath in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s first cabinet at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.