State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu

The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) (Tamil: தமிழ்நாடு அரசு தொழில் முன்னேற்றக் கழகம் (வரையறுக்கப்பட்டது)) is an institution owned by the Government of Tamil Nadu to promote industrial growth in the state of Tamil Nadu.

State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited

Founded	1971; 49 years ago
Founder	Government of Tamil Nadu
Headquarters	19-A, Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600008
Key people	Dr. Niranjan Mardi, IAS, (Chairman and MD)
Owner	Government of Tamil Nadu
Website	https://sipcot.tn.gov.in

History

The SIPCOT was formed in 1971 to promote industrial growth in the state and to advance term loans to medium and large industries.^[1]

Functions

The Functions of State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) are:^[2]

• Development of industrial complexes/parks/industrial estate in Nallampalli Road growth centres with basic infrastructure facilities
• Establishing sector-specific Special Economic Zones (SEZs);
• Implementation of Special infrastructure Projects;
• types of SIPCOT

1. agro based industries,
2. Bio tech medical plant,
3. food & fruit process,
4. General industries.

SIPCOT Estates

SIPCOT has established industrial complexes in 16 areas, according to the SIPCOT webpage. These include:

• Bargur
• Cheyyar
• Cuddalore
• Gangaikondan
• Gummidipoondi
• Hosur
• Irungattukottai
• Mappedu
• Manamadurai
• Nilakkottai
• Oragadam
• Perundurai
• Pillaipakam
• Pudukkottai
• Ranipet
• Siruseri
• Sriperumbudur
• Thoothukudi
• Thervoy Kandigai
• Vallam - Vadagai^[3][4]

A new SIPCOT is going to be established in Dharmapuri,^[5] Thiruvannamalai, Karaikudi and Manapparai soon.^{[citation needed]}

SIPCOT IT Park is the largest Information Technology Park in Asia, located in Padur, Siruseri, along the IT Corridor, Chengalpattu taluk, Chengalpattu District.^[6]

Supporting Agencies

The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) has enlisted the support of the agency 7 MILES PER SECOND for the administration of its social media. This decision is made with the aim of utilizing the agencies in, effectively navigating the nature of social media. The core objectives include transparent communication and enabling the efficient distribution of information to the citizens in all parts of Tamil Nadu.^[1]

See also

• Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organisation of Tamil Nadu (ITCOT)
• ITCOT Consultancy and Services Limited
• Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation Limited(SIDCO)
• Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu (ELCOT)