Question

Write about the major Industrial Clusters and their specialization in Tamil Nadu. Automotive Clusters:

Answer 1

Chennai is nicknamed “ The Detroit of Asia” because of its large auto industry base. Chennai is home to a large number of auto assembly and components-making firms.
While there were a few domestic firms like TVS, TI Cycles, Ashok Leyland, and Standard Motors earlier in the post-reform period, several MNC firms like Hyundai, Ford, Daimler- Benz, and Renault-Nissan have opened factories in the region.

1. Textile Cluster:
   Tamil Nadu is home to the largest textiles sector in the country. Because of the development of the cotton textile industry since the colonial period, Coimbatore is often referred to as the “Manchester of South India” At present, most of the spinning mills have moved to the smaller towns and villages at a radius of over 100 to 150 km around the Coimbatore city. Tamil Nadu is the biggest producer of cotton yam in the country. Palladam and Somanur, small towns near Coimbatore and the villages near these towns, are home to a dynamic power loom weaving cluster as well. Power loom is however more widespread with Erode and Salem region too having a large number of power loom units.
2. Leather and Leather Goods Clusters: Tamil Nadu accounts for 60% of leather tanning capacity in India and 38 % of all leather Leather footwear, garments, and components. Hundreds of leather and tannery facilities are located around Vellore and its nearby towns, such as Ranipet, Ambur, and Vaniyambadi. The Vellore district is the top exporter of finished leather goods in the country. The leather products sector is a major employment generator.
3. Fireworks, Matches, and Printing Cluster: Sivakasi region, once famous for its match industry has now become a major centre for printing and fireworks in the country. It is believed to contribute to 90% of India’s fireworks production, 80% of safety matches, and 60% of offset printing solutions. The offset printing industry has a high degree of specialization among firms with several of them undertaking just one operation required for printing. All these industries have their origin in the colonial period and at present offer employment to a large number of workers.