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May 04, 2012 18:29 PM

Aerospace Park To Be Set Up In Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI, May 4 (Bernama) — An Integrated Aerospace Park which will support the development of aerospace industry will be set up in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

In a bid to support the booming aviation industry in the state, the government is planning to establish the hi-tech park in a 50-acres land near the airport here, Press Trust of India reported.

“The park will be set up with the aim of supporting the development of aerospace industry covering design, engineering, manufacturing, servicing and maintenance of aircraft in Tamil Nadu,” according to a 2012-13 policy note tabled in the Assembly.

At the same time, the government also proposed to develop a components manufacturing park for aerospace industry on a 300-acre area in Sriperumbudur near here.

“The land is being acquired by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT),” the government said.

The government will also announce the formulation of Tamil Nadu Aerospace Policy 2012 soon.

— BERNAMA

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