November 26, 2025CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will develop a 2,000-acre Global City at Madurantakam in Chengalpattu district, as part of the strategy to position the state as a magnet for global investment and innovation.
The Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has invited bids to appoint a consultant to prepare the master plan and steer the project, first announced by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu in the state budget earlier this year.
In its proposal, Tidco committed to providing funds for land acquisition and establishment charges, creating special teams for the acquisition process, and carrying out rehabilitation and resettlement for eligible persons in accordance with govt norms. "Administrative sanction from the govt will allow Tidco to initiate groundwork for the project," a senior official said.
Global City will integrate AI-driven smart city management, digital twin-based urban simulations, smart mobility systems, and green-blue infrastructure to ensure sustainability.
Following assessment across locations in Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Chengalpet, and Tiruvallur districts, a review chaired by the CM on Aug 22 selected Maduranthakam taluk in Chengalpet district for the project.
Tidco has finalized 1,945.19 acres across the villages of Attimanam, Janakipuram,Kallapiranpuram, Padalam, Palayanur, and Puliparakoll. The identified parcels include 650.72 hectares of wetland, 75.61 hectares of dry land, 0.01 hectares of manavari land, and 61.18 hectares of govt land.
The agency has requested approval under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act.
During the initial announcement, the state did not divulge the site. As per sources, the Global City will feature IT and financial districts, convention centres, residential communities, healthcare and educational institutions, hospitality clusters, entertainment zones and green open spaces. It will be underpinned by AI-driven city management systems, digital-twin-based urban simulations, smart mobility platforms and resilient utilities.
The Global City shall aspire to become a model of sustainability and resilience by adopting global best practices such as transitioning towards low-carbon development, integrating renewable energy at scale, maximising reuse and recycling of water, creating abundant green and open spaces, and promoting sustainable mobility with a strong focus on public and non-motorised transport, sources said.
The project also envisions world-class digital and physical connectivity, renewable energy integration, waste and water management systems, and inclusive community development.
