• Location: Chengalpattu, formerly known as Chingleput, is the district headquarters of Chengalpattu district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 56 km from Chennai on National Highway 45.
• Nicknames: Gateway of Chennai, Chengai, Lake City, City of Hills
• Overview: Chengalpattu is rapidly emerging as a dynamic urban center that combines modern industry with rich natural beauty and historical significance.

Strategic Location and Connectivity

• Proximity to Chennai: Chengalpattu’s close distance to the capital city Chennai makes it an attractive destination for both businesses and residents.
• Railway Network: Major railway stations in the district include:
  • Tambaram (TBM)
  • Perungalathur (PRGL)
  • Chengalpattu (CGL)
  • Melmaruvathur (MLMR)
  • Madurantakam (MMK)

Key Economic Hubs

1. Siruseri SIPCOT IT Park
   • One of the largest IT parks in Asia, located in Thirupporur taluk.
   • Attraction for tech companies: The park is home to numerous IT firms.
2. Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ)
   • Located in Tambaram, this zone hosts a large number of IT and BPO companies.

1. Maraimalai Nagar
   • Known as the “Detroit of Chengalpattu,” it houses major automobile manufacturing units:
     • Ford Motors
     • Hyundai
     • Rane TRW
2. Mahindra World City
   • Hosts a variety of companies in sectors like:
     • IT SEZ
     • Auto Ancillary SEZ
     • Apparel & Fashion SEZ
     • DTA (Domestic Tariff Area)
3. Kalpakkam
   • Home to the Madras Atomic Power Station.
4. Marg Swarnabhoomi SEZ
   • Located in Kodur, focuses on diverse industries including healthcare and automobiles.

Future Developments and Investments

• Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPP)
  • A new power project is set to be established in Cheyyur by the Government of India.
• Medipark Project
  • Medipark is an emerging medical technology manufacturing hub, spanning 330 acres.
  • It will support low-cost diagnostic devices and contribute to affordable healthcare, creating thousands of jobs.
• Distilleries
  • Chengalpattu and Madurantakam are known for their distilleries, adding to the industrial significance.

Tourism and Ecological Development

• Kolavai Lake
  • By mid-2025, the Water Resources Department will complete the restoration of Kolavai Lake, transforming it into an ecological tourist spot.
  • The lake will serve as a major tourist destination, just 60 km from Chengalpattu.

Why Chengalpattu?

• For Residents: A perfect balance of modern urban living with access to natural beauty and historical landmarks.
• For Businesses: Strong industrial and IT infrastructure with proximity to Chennai.
• For Tourists: Upcoming attractions like Kolavai Lake provide a serene getaway from the hustle of nearby cities.

Medipark to come up in Chengalpattu

TIDCO, in association Government of India is implementing a Medi Park Project in an area of 330 acres near Chengalpattu at an estimated project cost of Rs.205 crore. The Park will have a medical devices and equipment zone, bio information zone and research & development and knowledge management infrastructure.

A new SPV, M/s. HLL Medi Park Ltd, has been formed for implementing this project. TIDCO has subscribed to 10% equity in HLL Medi Park

(டிட்கோ, இந்திய அரசுடன் இணைந்து, செங்கல்பட்டு அருகே 330 ஏக்கர் பரப்பளவில் ரூ.205 கோடி மதிப்பீட்டில் மருத்துவ பூங்கா (மெடி பார்க்) திட்டத்தை செயல்படுத்தி வருகிறது. பூங்காவில் மருத்துவ சாதன மற்றும் உபகரணங்கள் மண்டலம், உயிர் தகவல் மண்டலம், ஆராய்ச்சி மற்றும் மேம்பாடு மற்றும் அறிவுசார் மேலாண்மை உள்கட்டமைப்பு ஆகியவை இருக்கும்.

ஒரு புதிய எஸ்பிவி எம்/எஸ் (SPV, M/s.) மருத்துவ பூங்கா இந்த திட்டத்தை செயல்படுத்துவதற்காக உருவாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. மருத்துவ பூங்கா லிமிடெட்டில் டிட்கோ 10% பங்குக்கு சந்தா செலுத்தியுள்ளது.)

Medipark, a national level initiative of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the collaborative effort of HLL Lifecare Limited and Government of Tamil Nadu through Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) to substantially enhance domestic manufacturing of Medical devices and Equipments as part of its commitment to provide affordable healthcare services to all its citizens. The integrated state-of-the-art infrastructure facility shall strengthen the Make in India drive of the government and is aimed to make India a “Hub” for Medical Technology products and hi-tech manufacturing.

Spanning 330 acres, Medipark is visioned as a self- contained “one stop” hi-tech manufacturing cluster for Medical Devices and Medical Instruments integrating with industrial, commercial and business facilities interspersed with landscaped areas.

The land was originally leased to the firm by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Medipark, which will be India’s first medical technology manufacturing cluster, aims to produce low-cost diagnostic devices and ensure delivery of affordable healthcare. The move, which is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India initiative, is expected to generate direct employment for around 3,000 people once it is fully functional.