State floats tender to prepare master plan for a ‘Global City’

Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has floated a tender to select a consultant for preparing a master plan for the development of a ‘Global City’ at Madurantakam Taluk in Chengalpattu.

The State government, through TIDCO, proposes to develop this city that will serve as a premier international business, innovation, and lifestyle hub.

The initiative aims at positioning Tamil Nadu as a preferred global destination for high-value investments, sustainable urban development, knowledge-driven industries, and ESG-aligned growth.

During the Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said that a new city would be developed near Chennai, spanning 2,000 acres. “The works for the first phase of the ‘Global City’ project, offering world-class facilities, will begin soon,” he said while presenting the Budget.

The ‘Global City’ will feature a planned mix of commercial, residential, institutional, recreational, and cultural zones, supported by next-generation urban infrastructure.

It will incorporate AI-driven smart city management systems, digital twin-based urban simulations, smart mobility platforms, green and blue infrastructure, resilient utilities, and smart energy/water management to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability to future needs.

The development will include IT districts, financial districts, innovation hubs, convention and exhibition centres, residential communities, healthcare and educational institutions, hospitality clusters, entertainment zones, and green open spaces.

The project also envisions world-class digital and physical connectivity, renewable energy integration, waste and water management systems, and inclusive community development.