TN Government Signed 41 MoUs Worth Rs 32,554 Crore at TN Rising Conclave

Current Context: The TN Rising Conclave 2025 was held on August 4 in Thoothukudi, organised by the Tamil Nadu Government and chaired by CM M.K. Stalin.

• With the theme Balanced Regional Growth & Industrial Decentralisation, it aimed to boost investments in Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities and promote MSMEs.
• A total of 41 MoUs worth ₹32,554 crore were signed, expected to create 49,845 jobs across sectors like electronics, defence, shipbuilding, and green energy.
• Major announcements included a 250-acre Space Park, port-led development plans, and support for non-leather footwear clusters.
• Key investors included Sakthi Group (₹5,000 crore) and April Fiber (₹4,953 crore).
• The conclave reinforced Tamil Nadu’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy through inclusive industrial growth.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the TN Rising Conclave 2025 held?
a) Chennai
b) Coimbatore
c) Tirunelveli
d) Thoothukudi

Answer: d) The event took place in Thoothukudi on August 4, 2025, reflecting Tamil Nadu’s push to promote southern districts for industrial grow