Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) has sought administrative approval from the Chengalpet District Collector to acquire 1,945.19 acres of patta and government lands spread across six villages in Maduranthakam taluk for the proposed Global City project, said Tidco Managing Director Sandeep Nanduri. The proposal aligns with the Tamil Nadu government’s 2025 budget announcement for developing a 2,000-acre Global City near Chennai, featuring IT parks, trade zones, residential areas, recreational spaces, and advanced urban infrastructure. Phase I of the project is expected to commence soon, with Tidco assuring enhanced connectivity to Chennai through metro rail, improved road networks, and express bus services. In its proposal, Tidco has pledged to fund land acquisition and establishment costs, form specialized teams to manage the acquisition process, and ensure rehabilitation and resettlement for eligible individuals in line with government norms. “Administrative clearance will enable Tidco to begin the project’s groundwork,” said a senior official. The Global City will incorporate AI-powered smart city management, digital twin-based urban planning, intelligent mobility systems, and eco-friendly blue-green infrastructure to promote sustainability. After evaluating potential sites in Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Chengalpet, and Tiruvallur districts, a review chaired by the Chief Minister on August 22 selected Maduranthakam taluk in Chengalpet district for implementation. Tidco has earmarked 1,945.19 acres across Attimanam, Janakipuram, Kallapiranpuram, Padalam, Palayanur, and Puliparakoll villages. The identified lands include 650.72 hectares of wetland, 75.61 hectares of dry land, 0.01 hectares of manavari land, and 61.18 hectares of government land. The corporation has sought approval under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act to proceed with the acquisition.

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