10 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 68

10.1 Water 68
10.1.1 Water Supply 68
10.1.2 Storm Water Drainage, Water Bodies & Rwh 76
10.2 Sewerage and sanitation 80
10.2.1 Sewerage 80
10.2.2 Public Conveniences 82
10.2.3 Solid Waste Management 82
10.3 Traffic and Transportation 87
10.3.1 Roads 87
10.3.2 Bus Stand 90
10.3.3 Bus Shelters 90
10.4 Street Lights 91

11 URBAN POOR 93
11.1 Slum Improvement 93
11.2 Housing 93
11.3 Accessibility to Basic Facilities 93
11.4 Perforamnce Assessment 94
11.5 Issues in Slums 94
11.6 Slum Improvement & Poverty Alleviation Programs 95
11.7 Strategies For Slum Upgradation & Poverty Reduction 96
11.8 Proposals 98

12 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE & OTHER PROJECTS 99

12.1 Health Facilities 99
12.2 Education Facilities 99
12.3 Parks and play Fields 100
12.4 Burial Grounds 103
12.5 Market 104
12.6 E-Governance 105
12.7 GIS Mapping 106
12.8 Other Projects 108
12.8.1 Slaughter House 108
12.8.2 Town Scape 108
12.8.3 Office Building 109
12.8.4 Miscellaneous 109
12.9 Projects to be Implemented by other Departments 109

13 CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN AND RISK ASSESSMENT 111

13.1 Capital Investment Plan 111
13.2 Priority Asset Management 116
13.2.1 Land Assers 117
13.2.2 Management Options for Land Assets 119
13.3 Risk Assessment 120

14 REFORMS AND ACTION PLAN 123

14.1 Benchmarking 123
14.2 Property Tax 125
14.3 E-Governance 125
14.4 Energy Audit 128
14.5 Water Audit 128
14.6 Ear Marking Housing Sites for Urban Poor 129
 14.7
Adoption of Modern, Accrual Based Double Entry Accounting System 130
Internal earmarking of budgets for Basic Services To Urban
14.8
Poor(BSUP) 130
14.9 Building Bye laws 131
14.10 Disaster Management 134

15 MUNICIPAL FINANCE 137

151 Overview 137
15.2 General Details 137
15.3 Receipts 137
15.3.1 Property Tax 137
15.3.2 Profession Tax 138
15.3.3 Assigned Revenues 139
15.3.4 Revenue Devolution Funds in aid of revenue expenditure 140
15.3.5 Water Charges 141
15.3.6 Drainage Charges 142
15.3.7 Service Charges & Fees 143
15.3.8 Income from Properties & Other Income 143
15.4 Expenditure 144
15.4.1 Establishment Expenses 144
15.4.2 O&M Expenses – Water Supply 145
15.4.3 O&M Expenses – Street Lights & Others 145
15.4.4 Administration & Other Expenses 146
15.4.5 Depreciation & Finance Charges 146
15.5 Summary Of Finances 146
15.6 Summarised Balance Sheet 150

16 FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 152

16.1 Capital Investment Plan 152
16.2 Ongoing Projects 155
16.3 Means of Finanace 156
16.4 Financial Sustainabilty 164
16.5 Basic Assumptions for Projections 165
16.6 Project Cash Flows and FOP Results 174
16.7 Impact of Potential Improvements 181
16.8 Estimation of Investment Capacity 182
16.9 Key Indicators of Scenario II 183
16.10 Inference 184
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Page no
2.1 Sriperumbudur - connectivity 8
3.1 Population growth – 1961 to 2010 12
3.2 Population density at ward level 13
3.3 Shift in Occupation pattern – 1981 to 2001 14
3.4 Growth in Literacy rate – 1981 to 2001 15
3.5 Comparative Statement of Projected Population – Scenario 1 16
3.6 Comparative Statement of Projected Population – Scenario 2 17
3.7of Projected Population – Scenario 3 19
3.8 Estimated Floating Population in Sriperumbudur Town 21
3.9 Recommended Populations for Sriperumbudur Town 21
6.1 Land Values in Sriperumbudur Taluk 39
6.2 Proposed land use pattern 40
7.1 Stakeholder consultation workshop 1 - comments 43
7.2 Stakeholder consultation workshop 3- comments 50
7.3 Stakeholder workshop comments and remarks 52
8.1 Regional level SWOT Analysis 56
8.2 Town level SWOT Analysis 57
8.3 Sector wise vision for the key Infrastructure 58
9.1 Institutional Frame work for Urban Service Delivery 63
9.2 Existing staff pattern 64
9.3 Additional Staff Requirement 64
9.4 Technical Assistance for Elected representatives 66
9.5 Technical Assistance for ULB staff 66
10.1 Existing Water Supply Schemes 68
10.2 Indicators for Water Supply 68
10.3 Details of local sources 69
10.4 Details of OHTs 70
10.5 Water supply – Service coverage 70
10.6 Ward wise supply of water 71
10.7 Water supply - Existing tariff 73
10.8 Water Supply Service adequacy 73
10.9 Water Supply – uncovered areas 74
10.10 Projection of water demand and supply 74
10.11 Projection of water storage demand 75
10.12 Water supply – proposals 76
10.13 Existing water bodies 77
10.14 Storm water drains service adequacy 78
10.15 Water Bodies - Proposals 80
10.16 Storm Water Drains - Proposals 80
10.17 UGSS – Proposals* 82
10.18 Solid waste – general details 83
10.19 Source of Waste Generation 83
10.20 Solid Waste management service adequacy 83
10.21 Solid waste management - proposals 86
10.22 Category of roads 87
10.23 Roads - Indicators 87
10.24 Roads – proposals 89
10.25 Existing street lights and energy consumption 91
10.26 Street Lights – Service adequacy 92
10.27 Street lights - Proposal 92
11.1 Location of slums 93
11.2 Slums – Service adequacy 94
11.3 Ward Wise Slum Population 95
 11.4 Slum Improvement - Proposals 98
12.1 List of health facilities in the town 99
12.2 List of Schools in the town 100
12.3 Details of Parks & Public utilities 100
12.4 Parks - proposal 102
12.5 Burial Ground - proposals 104
12.6 Market - proposals 105
12.7 E-Governance – proposals 106
12.8 GIS mapping – proposals 107
12.9 Townscape – proposals 108
12.10 List of remunerative assets 109
12.11 Other department proposals 109
13.1 Summary of Capital Investments 111
13.2 CIP – Phasing of Investments 113
13.3 Existing remunerative assets 117
13.4 Proposed utilization of Land Assets 118
13.5 Risks and Mitigation measures 120
14.1 Benchmark- Timelines and Outcomes 124
14.2 Property Tax - Timelines & Outcomes 125
14.3 E-Governance- Time lines and Outcomes 126
14.4 Energy Audit-Time lines and Outcomes 128
14.5 Water Audit-Timelines and Outcomes 128
14.6 Ear Marking Housing Sites for Urban Poor 129
14.7 Accounting Reforms - Timelines and Outcomes 130
14.8 Internal earmarking of budgets for BSUP- Timelines and Outcomes 131
14.9 Reforms - Status of Building bye laws 132
14.10 Building Bye laws- Timelines and Outcomes 134
15.1 Property Tax Assessments 137
15.2 Property Tax – Growth during last 5 years 138
15.3 Property Tax – Demand Collection % 138
15.4 Profession Tax – Growth during last 5 years 139
15.5 Profession Tax – Demand Collection % 139
15.6 Assigned Revenue – Growth & % of Total Income Rs. in lacs 139
15.7 Devolution Fund – Growth & % of Total Income (Rs. in lacs) 140
15.8 Water Tariff & Deposit 141
15.9 Water Tariff & Deposit 141
15.10 Water Tariff & Deposit 141
15.11 No. of House Service Connections 141
15.12 Water Charges – Growth & % of Total Income Rs. in lacs) 142
15.13 Water Connection Charges – Growth & % of Total Income (Rs. in lacs) 142
15.14 Water Charges – Demand Collection % 142
15.15 Service Charges & Fees – Growth & % of Total Income Rs. in lacs) 143
15.16 Income from Properties & Other Income – Growth & % of Total Income 143
15.17 Non Tax Income – Demand Collection % 144
15.18 wth & % of Total Expenditure (Rs. in lacs) 144
15.19 O&M Expenses (Water Supply) – Growth & % of Total Expenditure 145
15.20 O&M Expenses (Street Lights & Others) – Growth & % of Total Expt 145
15.21 Administration Expenses – Growth & % of Total Expenditure (Rs. in lacs) 146
15.22 Summary of Finances for last 5 years (Rs. in lacs) 146
15.23 Head-wise Income & Expenditure for last 5 years 147
15.24 Borrowings of the Town Panchayat (Rs. in lacs) 148
15.25 Status of Contributions & Grants 148
15.26 Summarised of Balance Sheet 150
16.1 Projects to be executed by the Municipality 152
16.2 Projects under Implementation by the Municipality 155
16.3 Multi Year Investment Plan and Means of Finance 156
16.4 Consolidated Means of Finance 164
16.5 Water supply Charges - Existing 167
 16.6 House Service Connections - Percentage 168
16.7 Sewerage Connections – proposed tariff 168
16.8 Assumptions - Expenditure 170
16.9 O&M for new projects 171
16.10 Assumptions – Provision of doubtful debts 172
16.11 Assumptions – Property tax collection 172
16.12 Assumptions – Profession tax 172
16.13 Assumptions – Other Non Tax Income 172
16.14 Assumptions – Water Charges 173
16.15 Assumptions – Drainage Charges 173
16.16 Terms of Loan Funding for Proposed Investments 173
16.17 Consolidated Income & Expenditure for next 20 years 175
16.18 Consolidated Balance Sheet for next 20 years 177
16.19 Summary of Borrowing and Investment Capacity 182
16.20 Summary of Borrowing and Investment Capacity 183
16.21 Key Indicators of Scenario II 183
16.22 Projects Identified based on financial position 184
 LIST OF FIGURES
2.1 Regional setting of Sriperumbudur 9
2.2 Town Map of Sriperumbudur 11
3.1 Population growth - Sriperumbudur 12
3.2 Shift in Occupation pattern – 1981 to 2001 14
3.3 Literacy growth rate – 1981 to 2001 15
3.4 Population growth projection – Scenario 1 17
3.5 Population growth projection - Scenario 2 18
3.6 Population growth projection - Scenario 3 20
4.1 Industrial corridors radiating from the city 22
4.2 Major Industries located around Sriperumbudur Corridor 25
4.3 Location of industries in Sriperumbudur Region 25
4.4 Map showing Conceptual development for MAP Region 27
5.1 Map showing area around Rajiv Gandhi Memorial 36
7.1 Press news-Stakeholder workshop in Sriperumbudur 46
8.1 Process flow diagram of SWOT analysis 56
9.1 Administrative setup of Town Panchayats 61
9.2 Organisation Structure of Sriperumbudur Town Panchayat 62
10.1 Schematic diagram for Sriperumbudur – Poonamalle CWSS 72
10.2 Functional Elements of a Solid Waste Management System 85
11.1 Housing structure 93

MAPS
2.1 Connectivity to Chennai City 8a
2.2 Town Map 11a
3.1 Population Density 13a
4.1 Regional Proposals 23a
5.1 Location of Tourism and Heritage Places 33a
6.1 Existing Settlements & Direction of Future Growth 37a
6.2 Existing Landuse 2010 38a
10.1 Existing Water Supply System 69a
10.2 Proposed Water Supply System 75a
10.3 Water Body Linkages 77a
10.4 Proposed UGSS System 81a
10.5 Location of Compost Yard 83a
10.6 Transport Routes and Location of Transport Infrastructure Facilities 88a
11.1 Location of Slums 93a
12.1 Location of Educational Institutions and Hospitals 99a
12.2 Locations of Parks and Playgrounds 101a
12.3 Location of Burial Grounds 103a

ANNEXURES
1 CDP for Satellite town - Guidelines
2 Minutes of Meeting for Interim Report
3 Population Projection
4 Press News
5 Fiscal Status of the ULB
6 Existing Status of Roads
7 Details of Self Help Groups
8 Service Level Benchmarking For Urban Transportation
9 Draft Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)
10 Minutes of Meetings
11 Act and Rules
12 Development Control Regulations
13 Appraisal of City Development Plan- Sriperumbudur & Consultant Reply
14 Cost estimation for Medium Term & Long term Proposals
15 Financial Operating Plan
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CHAPTER 1

CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SATELLITE TOWNS

1.1 CONTEXT OF THE STUDY

Satellite towns
The Ministry of Urban Development launched the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal
Mission (JNNURM) in December 2005 and identified 63 towns nationwide as the mission cities
for urban infrastructure improvement programme. The excessive concentration of population in
these already urbanized areas, led to unprecedented increase in the demand for infrastructure
and amenities; resulting in shortage of land & housing, congestion and pollution etc. In this
regard, the Ministry of Urban Development has identified the need for creating counter magnets
or satellite towns around million plus cities and large cities.

These satellite towns are to be spatially separated from the mother city with clear functional
linkages to the mother city. The satellite town scheme envisaged by MoUD will co-terminus with
the 11th Five Year Plan. The satellite town identified for Chennai is Sriperumbudur, which is about
34 km from Chennai. In this context, as a first step, , the preparation of City Development Plan
for Sriperumbudur Town Panchayat ,as a priority project was handed over to M/S. Fichtner
Consulting Engineers (I) Pvt Ltd in association with M/S. Quadra Architects P.Ltd.

1.2 OBJECTIVES
The objective of this exercise is to:
1. Define the growth directions and service up-gradations in relation to the activity mix /
growth;
2. Look at the demand for the projects in the next 25 years as well as specified by the
ULBs, and come out with gap in services;
3. Broadly outline the infrastructure needs, improvement to infrastructure facilities and to
create durable public assets and quality oriented services in the ULB.
4. Indicate priority projects
5. Define specific rehabilitation and capital improvement needs with regard to priority city
infrastructure in both slums and other areas;
6. Define revenue enhancement and revenue management improvement required to
sustain the rehabilitation proposed;
7. Reforms required in local administration and service delivery;
8. Management changes required at the local level to improve O&M of assets, and
9. Measures to address common growth and infrastructure issues.

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1.3 SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of works covers but not limited to the following:
1. A situational analysis with regard to demographic and economic trends in the town and
their implications for ULB governance and service delivery systems and structures
referring to the town level agencies involved in provision of and regulation of urban public
services (i.e. water supply, sewerage, sanitation, solid waste management, road
network, street lighting, redevelopment of inner (old ) area of the town, basic serviced to
the urban poor, and other social infrastructure) should be carried out. The financial
status of the ULB and agencies concerned with service provision including an analysis of
their credit worthiness and efficiency of the institutional framework.

2. Assess the demand for the projects listed out by the ULB.

3. A future perspective for the town clearly showing the direction of change as well as
economic and basic services vision ( Sectoral agenda, reform agenda , quality of life,
urban services etc )

4. Financial assessment of the ULB- an assessment of local finances (past 5 years) in terms
of sources and uses of funds, base and basis of levy, revision history and impacts, State
assignments and transfers- base and basis of transfer and its predictability; uses of funds
outstanding liabilities (loans, power dues, pension etc) and, a review of revenue and
service management arrangements. Levels of service, coverage and quality of physical
and social infrastructure services in both poor and non-poor localities. Staffing and
management arrangements in delivery of services .

5. Outline issues in revenue realizations, quality of existing assets in relation to service

levels and coverage, and institutional constraints. Develop quick indicators of
performance, based on -
• Current coverage and additional population in the medium term (10 years) and unit
costs, indicate town level investment requirement for up gradation of town wide
infrastructure.
• to improve service coverage and asset quality :
6. Prepare a comprehensive Asset Management Plan and use fiscal notes and policy
analysis to assist in making informed investment choices to achieve sector/ town goals
7. Define priority assets and indicative costs of rehabilitation
8. Conduct fiscal impact analysis of investments: life- cycle O&M costs, revenues from

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project, and costs/ impacts on finances and of not doing the project
9. Explore funding options for rehabilitation of facilities

10. Prepare a financial and operating plan (FOP). The FOP is a medium term framework of
the ULB, and shall present the following–

A. Additional data to be collected

• Break up of energy cost on, WS, Street lighting and other EB charges etc.
• Salary for all the departments including staff and payments to private operators
• Finding out the benchmark cost i.e. at ideal condition what will be the cost of the identified
investments, a table indicating the investment plan for next 5 years with identified source
of finance.

B. Areas of reduction in expenditure

• Energy audit resulting in savings in energy.
• Leak detection resulting either in connections or in the tariff (or) maintaining the same
supply and achieving a reduction in energy cost.
• Privatizing the MSW collection and identifying a BoT operator for eliminating, composting
etc, items of revenue can be identified.
• Laying of Cement concrete road / Fly ash and savings on maintenance cost resulting in
increasing operating surplus.
• Water recycling / reuse
• Rejuvenation of tanks, water bodies and reduction of cost / liters of water produced
• Privatization & option for revenue raising.

C. Options for increasing the revenues through non-traditional methods

• Land development for raising revenue (not the traditional commercial complexes)
• Suggestion for improvement of revenues

D. Action plan and Council Resolution

• Prepare a draft Memorandum of Association between ULB and TNUIFSL. The MoA
will outline the base line (based on the Situation Analysis) and the Performance
Benchmarks to be monitored, apart from other financial and loan covenants. The
targets will be based on service development targets and outputs of the financial and
operating plan
• Initiate consultations with council and local stakeholders on the priorities; redefine
priorities (rerun FOP if required) and work with the Council to resolve on adoption of
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the City’s FOP and CCP actions.

• Finalize Action Plan for the Town, with a resolution from the council on the priorities
and commitment to implement revenue and management improvement measures.

1.4 DETAILED TASKS TO BE PERFORMED:

The role of the consultant in this process is to assist and encourage full participation and
consensus within the town to arrive at an adequate, appropriate and agreed rehabilitation
strategy.
The objective of the assistance is to ensure that the process receives adequate and appropriate
methodological and technical guidance in examining the full range of environmental, social,
economic and health issues in the city and through communication, consultation and consensus
building.

The consultants will be responsible for the following:

• In the early stages they will inform, consult and assist the ULB in assessment and
in consultations. In assisting to frame the process, the consultants will support the
establishment and activities of a representative and effective Operational Working
Groups (OWG) to manage, drive and guide the process.

• The consultants will help the OWG to define and manage an appropriate process
for the CCP. The consultants will develop and support appropriate participatory
methodologies to ensure communication, consultation, and consensus building
among stakeholders.

• The Consultants shall, during the course of this assessment, assist ULB in
reviewing the works and plans of other Government, Quasi- Government and
Voluntary Organizations operating within the defined area, facilitate, and support
documentation of the process.

• The consultants will review all studies, plans and previous experience in the city,
government, quasi- or non-government, academic or private sector. This will
include economic development, urban and financial management, environmental
protection, municipal service delivery, slum improvement, social development and
any other relevant initiatives or studies.

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The consultants will analyze findings and draw out useful lessons to inform the Town
Action Plan. The process shall primarily focus upon the areas of concern that emerge out
of the CCP process. Indicative focus areas are:
• Urban Economic Development
• Social Assessment/ Poverty Reduction
• Land Use Planning and Urban Management
• Urban Infrastructure
• Human resources and Institutional Issues
• Financial Management, and
• Environmental Management and adverse social impacts (loss of habitat and
sources of income)

At the request of the Operational Working Group, the consultants will carry out analysis to
consolidate findings towards the development of priorities, identifying a program or strategy for
institutional and policy reform and/or a defining a program of short and long term investment.

Additional primary data collection should be undertaken only if required. The consultants will
support any such process but it will be commissioned or undertaken separately from this
contract.

At the request of the Operational Working Group, provide technical and professional support in
the analysis of problems and constraints facing the city, identification of necessary outline
investments, determining priorities, identifying interventions that have the greatest potential
impact and identifying immediate actions, which could be implemented.

At all stages, the consultant will work in such a way that encourages the institutionalization of the
planning methodologies and processes in the city. This will include identifying and working
alongside counterparts, involving and supporting stakeholders in the working with new
methodologies, assisting the management of the process and building constructive relationships
with key stakeholders.

Proper documentation of consultation should be the part of this assignment.

1.5 DATA INPUTS FROM THE CLIENT:

The ULB will lead the study and liaison and coordinate with relevant Central, State and Quasi-
Governmental agencies. Consultant would assist ULB in this process ULB shall make available

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for consultation purposes its senior officials, identify and furnish the relevant data and
documentation for the consultant’s information and review.

The Consultants shall report to the Executive officer of the ULB, while the ULB will have the
overall responsibility of the report, a committee comprising officials from TNUIFSL and CMA will
oversee preparation process. List of projects identified by the ULB shall be given to the
consultants by the ULB.

1.6 OUTPUTS, REPORTING AND TIMING:

The objective is to arrive at a demand-supply gap, derive a comprehensive infrastructure
improvement plan for the city, supported by a financial and operating plan outlining the quantum
of investments the ULBs can sustain and revenue enhancement measures required. The
outputs, schedule and related payment schedule are as follows:

Sl.No Outputs Time from Start

1 Inception Stage 2 weeks
Demand assessment of identified projects – The ULB has identified
certain projects, the demand for which would be assessed by the
consultant
Rapid Urban Assessment (RUA) Review of town’s economic
development, physical planning and growth management issues,
physical infrastructure status, social infrastructure status, and
municipal fiscal status.
The O&M requirements, capacity assessments to operate and
maintain systems
Needs: infrastructure and financial improvement needs of the town and
identify Capital Investment needs for consultation with local
stakeholders
2 Interim Stage 6 weeks
Strategic Plan, identifying areas of development and physical
requirement with special attention would be given to Local Economic
development/ poverty reduction measures [Not a CDP or Master Plan]
Capital Investment Needs section comprising system performance
assessment, demand assessment, and project identification and
costing. The CPI broadly comprise of water supply systems, sewerage
and sanitation, solid waste management, storm water drainage, roads,
slum infrastructure, and traffic and transport planning.
Priority Asset Management Plan (O&M plan for services and for
lands vested with the ULBs) shall be prepared for the first five (5)
years.
Project Risk, Environmental and Social Assessment (ESA) Project
structuring options and associated risks, environmental and social
impacts.
3 Draft Final 9 weeks
Financial and Operating Plan (FOP) Outlining the revenue
enhancement measures required to sustain proposed investments
after accounting For O&M and debt servicing requirements. Suggests
suitable actions for project sizing and/or project implementation, and
action plans to sustain investments based on capital investment needs
listed above.

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Draft MoA
Policy Interventions: institutional and policy reforms– institutional
changes and policy reforms required for effective governance and
financial management.
Technical Assistance: Outline of the technical assistance
requirements for effective implementation of the CIP.
4 Final Report 12 weeks

1.7 COMPOSITION OF REVIEW COMMITTEE:

The review committee includes,
a. Representative from TNUIFSL
b. Representative from DTP / CMA
c. Representative from concerned ULBs
d. Representative from TUFIDCO

1.8 SKILL REQUIREMENT:

The task may be carried out by a company. It is expected that the consultant will deploy strategic
skills and tools to synthesize and prepare the CDP. The following key professionals are to be
engaged by the consultants along with required support staff.

Specialization No Requirements
Urban Planner 1 Masters in Planning with around 10 years experience in design/
implementation City Investment Plans/ Development Strategies.
Urban Finance and 1 Masters in Economics/ Finance Management with around 10
Management specialist years experience in Municipal finance assessments.
Urban Infrastructure 1 Bachelors in Municipal / Public Health Engineering with at least 7
specialist/ Municipal years in rapid assessment / design of municipal infrastructure.
Engineer
Institutional Development 1 Masters in Human Resources Development with around 5 years
Specialist experience in institutional analysis in the urban sector.

The consultants have to submit five copies of each report along with the soft copies of report and
workings in word / excel /pdf formats.

1.9 PROCEEDINGS OF THE REVIEW MEETINGS

The review meeting for the Inception stage, Interim Stage and the Draft final Stage were held at
the Directorate of Town Panchayats, Kuralagam at Chennai. The detailed minutes of the
meetings, including the Appraisal Report from MoUD and the consultants reply to the points
raised are given in Annexure – 10.

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          CHAPTER 2

REGIONAL SETTING AND TOWN PROFILE

2.1 SRIPERUMBUDUR- LOCATION AND STATUS

Sriperumbudur is a Class IV town located about 45 km, south west of Chennai, the State Capital,
on the Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway -4. It is a Taluk head quarter town and well
connected by roads with the other urban centres in the region. The connecting corridors are
listed below
Table 2.1 Sriperumbudur - connectivity
SI.No. Road Connectivity Classification of Road
1 Sriperumbudur – Chennai on the North east National Highway – 4
2 Sriperumbudur-Ranipet on the South west National Highway – 4
3 Sriperumbudur –Thiruvallur on the North State Highway-57
4 Sriperumbudur-Singamperumal Kovil on the south State Highway- 57
5 Sriperumbudur- Kundrathur on the east State Highway -113
6 Sriperumbudur- Tambaram on the South west State Highway -110

The nearest airport is located at Chennai; the nearest railway stations are Avadi and Thiruvallur.
The nearest sea port is Chennai port and the airport is at Meenambakkam. The town is a
Selection Grade Town Panchayat and extends over 19.39 sq.km with 15 wards. Geographically,
the town is located at 12858’ N and 79856’ E.

CONNECTIVITY TO CHENNAI
Sriperumbudur is located in Kancheepuram District in the North Eastern Part of Tamil Nadu at a
distance of 45 km from Chennai. The town is located at distance of 34 km from the Chennai
Metropolitan Area (CMA) boundary. The physical connectivity to Chennai is through the six lane
National Highway-4 and to Tambaram, a southern suburb of Chennai, through the State Highway
110. The town is not connected through rail network. Most of the industrial employees reside in
Chennai and travel to work every day. The industries at Sriperumbudur are dependent upon the
airport and sea port facilities at Chennai.

2.2 PHYSICAL FEATURES

The town lies in the eastern coastal plains of South India. The town and its surroundings are
endowed with numerous large water bodies such as the Sriperumbudur Lake, Elaneer Kulam
and Perumal koil kulam, which sustain the agricultural activities of the town. The Ramanujar
temple and the tank form the central feature of the town, around which the town has grown
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during the past centuries. The intensity of the development is comparatively high in the
surrounding areas of the temple. The town extends along all directions and is faster along the
NH-4 and the SH-57 to Thiruvallur, a District Head Quarter. The town slopes gently from west to
the eastern side of the town. It is situated at a height of 37 m above MSL.

Fig 2.1 Regional setting of Sriperumbudur

2.3 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL

Kancheepuram district generally experiences hot and humid climatic conditions. The district
receives the rain under the influence of both southeast and northeast monsoons. Most of the
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precipitation occurs in the form of cyclonic storm caused due to the depressions in the Bay of
Bengal, chiefly during northeast monsoon period (September to December). The southwest
monsoon rainfall is highly erratic and summer rains are negligible. The normal annual rainfall
over the district varies from 1105 mm to 1214mm. High relative humidities between 58 and 84%
prevail throughout the year.
Higher rates of relative humidity are observed between November and January i.e., 83 to 84%. In
the months of June, the humidity is lower i.e., around 58%. The mean minimum and maximum
temperatures are 20°C & 37°C respectively. The daytime heat is oppressive and the temperature
is as high as 43°C.

Soil and Agriculture

As per the Kancheepuram district data, brown clayey soil is the most predominant. The major
crops grown in the region are paddy, sugarcane and groundnuts. The crops are mainly irrigated
by the tanks and dug wells present in the area.

2.4 HISTORY OF THE TOWN PANCHAYAT

Sriperumbudur was constituted as a First Grade Town Panchayat in 1944 and was upgraded to
the status of Selection Grade Town Panchayat during 1983. It was reclassified as a Special
Village Panchayat during 2001. It was again restored to its present position as Selection Grade
Town Panchayat during 2006. The Town Panchayat functions with an elected council of 14 ward
councillors and a Chairman. The area of the local body since its inception in 1944 has remained
as 19.39 sq.km as per Census of India Records.

2.5 EFFORTS IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT

Sriperumbudur at present does not have a Master Plan / Land Use Plan under The Tamil Nadu
Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
• The Govt. of Tamil Nadu in G.O (M.S) no. 142 Housing & Urban Development ( UD 4
(2)) Dept dated 22.06.2010 has appointed the Institute of Remote sensing ( IRS) , Anna
University , Chennai to prepare the Master Plan for Sriperumbudur Local Planning Area.
• The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) Limited, a fully
Government owned institution has acquired land and developed an Industrial estate in the
adjoining areas of Sriperumbudur. SIPCOT has also initiated the preparation of “A
comprehensive Development Plan for Sriperumbudur and its Surrounding areas”, which
is under progress.
• The NHAI has realigned its six lanes Corridor to bypass the core residential area to
ensure free and safe flow of traffic.

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Fig 2.2 Town Map of Sriperumbudur

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CHAPTER 3

SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.1 HISTORY OF THE TOWN

Sriperumbudur is historically significant as the birth place of Sri Ramanujar, one of the most
prominent Hindu Vaishnava saints. The growth and the functions of the town were closely linked
to the Adhikesava Perumal Temple and Sri Ramanujar until the 1990s.
It was also here that, on the fateful day of 21 May 1991, Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of
India was assassinated. The Government of Tamil Nadu has setup SIPCOT industrial layouts
and SEZs along the National Highway-4 corridor which led to the rapid industrialisation of the
region.

3.2 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1 Population Growth
According to the census of India 1961, the population of the town was 7085. During 1971 -2001,
the population growth had been gradual between from 8725 to 16156. The present population,
as per ULB records, is 29710 (year 2010) .The population and the annual growth rate during
1961-2010 are given in the table below.
Table 3.1 Population growth – 1961 to 2010
Sl.No Year Population Decadal growth Area of the Density
rate in % Town in sq.km in pph
1 1961 7085 19.39 3.65
2 1971 8725 2.31 19.39 4.50
3 1981 10926 2.52 19.39 5.63
4 1991 13091 1.98 19.39 6.75
5 2001 16156 2.34 19.39 8.33
6 2010 29710 8.4 19.39 15.32

29710
30000
25000
20000 16156
13091
15000 10926
8725
10000
5000
0
1971 1981 1991 2001 2010
Sriperumbudur Population Growth
Source: 1961-2001 –Census of India records, 2010- projected

Fig 3.1 Population growth - Sriperumbudur

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3.2.2 Migration
The immigrant population for Tamil Nadu Urban was 28 percentage and that of Kancheepuram
District Urban was 23 percentage during 1991-2001 as per the Census of India, 2001 records.
Hence, the percentage of immigrant population for Sriperumbudur town Panchayat would be
about 25 percentage during 1991-2001.The population growth in Sriperumbudur during the past
decades was steady at about 0.2 percent per annum. However, the growth rate during 2001 -
2010 has sharply increased to 8 percentage. Considering the natural growth rate of Tamil Nadu
at 0.86 percentage, the sudden increase in growth rate of Sriperumbudur can be attributed to
immigration of labourers from within and outside Tamil Nadu. The reasons for migration can be
attributed to the employment generated by the industries located in the surroundings and the
administrative status of the town as a Taluk Head Quarter accommodating a number of Govt.
Offices.

3.2.3 Density pattern

The overall population density of the town for an area of 19.39 sq.km (1939 hectares) is 15
people per hectare (pph). The town population is not equally distributed over its 15 wards. The
population in the wards ranges from 755 (ward 12) to 6153 (ward 2). The population density at
ward level varies from 2 pph to 1032 pph. Fig 3.2 represents the population density of
Sriperumbudur at ward level. The gross density (developed area) of the town works out to 124
pph. Figure 3.2 shows the population density of the town at ward level. The ward density arrived
based on the current population is given in the table below:
Table 3.2 Population density at ward level
Sl.No Ward number Population Population Density in pph
1 1 1008 18
2 2 6153 44
3 3 1024 8
4 4 1246 21
5 5 1158 3
6 6 1396 100
7 7 2508 31
8 8 3097 24
9 9 1742 2
10 10 3790 189
11 11 1267 253
12 12 755 25
13 13 2373 1032
14 14 1086 40
14 15 1106 116
Total 29710 15
Source: ULB data and calculations.
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3.2.4 G
Gender Ratio
o
The gend
der ratio as per
p the Censsus of India,, 2001 recorrds is 1000. But, an unpu
ublished the
esis on
the ‘Impacts of SEZ
Z on Sriperumbudur T
Taluk’ (Scho
ool of Architecture and
d Planning, Anna
Universitty), 2009, sttates that th
he gender ra
atio has deccreased to 855 due to immigrant labour
populatio
on.

3.2.5 O
Occupationa
al Pattern
The workk force particcipation of th
he town wass 36% accorrding to the Census of India 2001. During
D
1991 to 2001, there
e was a shifft in occupattional structture of the town.
t The te
ertiary secto
or was
almost doubled from
m 34% to 65
5% during 1991 – 2001 with corressponding decrease in primary
om 56% to 25%. The sector
sector fro s wise d
distribution of
o the work force is dep
picted in the
e table
below:
T
Table 3.3 Sh
hift in Occu
upational pa
attern – 1981 to 2001
Workers Cla
assification 1
1981 (%) 1991 (%) 2001 (%)
Total workers out of
o total popula
ation 34 36
6 36
Primary
y sector 49 56
6 25
Secondarry sector 11 10
0 10
Tertiaryy sector 41 34
4 65
Source: Ce
ensus of India Records.
R

70
60
50
40 Prrimary sector
Se
econdary sec
ctor
30
Te
ertiary sector
20
10
0
1981
1 1991 2001
2

Fig 3.2 Sh
hift in Occupation patte
ern – 1981 to
t 2001

Primary sector
This secttor constitute
es the Cultivvators, Agricculture Animal husbandrry, forestry, fishing
f and mining
m
labourerss. As per the Census of
o India 2001, 25 percent of the tottal workforce
e was involvved in
primary activities.
a Th
here is a de
ecline in the share of workers in the
e primary se
ector (49 to 25%)

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01 and this fall has be

between the years 1981 to 200 een proportio ded to the tertiary
onately add
sector, which
w has go
one up from 41
4 to 65 perrcentage durring the sam
me period.
Seconda
ary Sector
This secctor constitu
utes the manufacturing
m g, electricityy, gas, watter supply and constrruction
employee
es. The seccondary secttor of this to
own supportts a populattion of 10 pe
ercent of the
e total
workforce
e, which hass been stead
dy over the past
p 2 decad
des.

Tertiary Sector
This secctor constituttes the trade and comm
merce, transsport, storag
ge, commun
nication and other
service employees.
e T
Tertiary secttor constitute
es as much as 65 percent of the tota
al workforce.

3.2.6 Literacy
acy rate as per the Ce
The litera ensus of Ind
dia, 2001 wa
as 69 perce
ent , which is in line wiith the
District litteracy rate of
o 68 percen
nt and lower that the statte average o
of 73 percent. The table below
shows th
he growth in literacy rate from 1981 tto 2001:
4 Growth in Literacy ra
Table 3.4 ate – 1981 to
o 2001
Sl. No Description 1981 in % 1
1991 in % 2001 in
n%
1 Literates 44 48 69
2 Illiterates 56 52 31
Source: Ce
ensus of India Records.
R

80
60 Literrates
Illiteerates
40
20
0
1981 1991 2001

Fig 3.3 Literacy

y growth – 1981
1 to 200
01

3.3 P
POPULATIO
ON PROJECT
TION
The futurre population
n (30 years)) of Sriperum
mbudur town
n is projected
d considering three scen
narios.
They are
e:
• S
Scenario 1 – Projections based on pa
ast growth trrends
• Scenario
S 2 – Projections based on cu
urrent decad
dal growth trrends (2001 – 2010)
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• Scenario 3 – Projection based on the combination of past and present trend

3.3.1 Facts and figures considered for projection

• The average annual population growth rate during 1971 to 2001 was 2.3%.
• The population growth rate from 2001 to 2010 works out to 7.9%
• The average population growth rate in the surrounding villages varies from 2% to 6%
• The present Industrial worker in the area around 25 km radius around Sriperumbudur
Town Panchayat is around 50,000.

3.4 SCENARIO 1 – Projections Based on Past Growth Trends

In this scenario, the population growth in the town for the next 30 years has been estimated
based on the past trends using 4 conventional methods of projection. The comparative statement
of the projected population using different methods of projection is given in the table below:

Table 3.5 Comparative Statement of Projected Population – Scenario 1

Projected Population based on past trend
SI.No Method of Projection
2010 2011 2015 2021 2025 2031 2035 2041
1 Arithmetical Increase 17822 18007 18748 19858 20599 21710 22450 23561
2 Geometrical increase 19296 19681 21298 23975 25944 29206 31605 35578
3 Incremental Increase 18755 19065 20350 22406 23863 26179 27809 30384
Method of Least
4 19425 19725 20925 22725 23925 25725 26925 28725
Squares
5 Exponential Method 19839 20297 22237 25499 27936 32035 35097 40246
Source: Analysis and calculations

Fig 3.5 is the graphical representation of the population growth in the town, wherein the
projection figures arrived from the 4 methods are shown:

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45000
40246
40000
35097
35000
32035
30000 27936
Arithmetical Increase
25499
25000 Geometrical increase
22237
20297
20000 19839 Incremental Increase
16156 Method of Least Squares
15000
13091 Exponential Method
10000 10926
*Data labels denotes
5000 population calculated based
on Exponential method
0
1981 1991 2001 2010 2011 2015 2021 2025 2031 2035 2041

Fig 3.4 Population growth projection – Scenario 1

According to the conventional method of population projection based on past trends during 1961
- 2001, the present population (2010) of the town is estimated at 19,000. Whereas, the present
(2010) population in the town is 29700 as per Town Panchayat records. This shows that, the
town’s population growth in the current decade is not following the growth based on past trends.
There is a spurt in the growth of population due to the accelerated economic development in this
area. Hence, the above method of population projection based on past trends is not considered.

3.5 SCENARIO 2 – Projections Based on Current Decadal Growth Trends (2001 – 2010)
Under this scenario, the population of the town is projected based on the growth rate recorded in
the current decade (2001 – 2010) which is at 7.9% per annum. The comparative statement of the
projected population using different methods of projection is presented in the table below:

Table 3.6 Comparative Statement of Projected Population – Scenario 2

Sl. Method of Projection Projected Population based on current decadal growth rate
No 2011 2015 2021 2025 2031 2035 2041
1 Arithmetical Increase 28922 34028 41687 46793 54453 59559 67218
2 Geometrical increase 29302 36986 52451 66206 93888 118508 168059
3 Exponential Method 29918 41036 65920 90418 145248 199227 320040
Source: Analysis and calculations

The growth of the population in the town as per scenario 2 is shown in the graph below:

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350000
320040

300000

250000

199227
200000 Arithmetical Increase

145248 Geometrical increase

150000
Exponential Method
100000 90418

65920

50000 41036
27645 29918
16156
10926 13091
0
1981 1991 2001 2010 2011 2015 2021 2025 2031 2035 2041

Fig 3.5 Population growth projection Scenario 2

Under this scenario, the growth rate of population was taken as 7.9%, based on which the town
population is projected. Estimation of population of the town based on the rate of growth of
population during past one decade (2001-2010) may not be a rationale method of calculation.

3.6 SCENARIO 3 – Projection based on the combination of past and present trend
The scenario 3 is worked out considering the induced population growth in the town. The major
factors that would contribute the accelerated/induced population growth in Sriperumbudur town
are:

• Taluk head quarter and a service centre to the surrounding rural settlements.
• Growth of industries around the town
• Immigration to the town due to the prevailing employment opportunities in the region
• Proposed WS and UGSS systems in the town
• Chennai- Bengaluru ‘Industrial Corridor of excellence’
• Proposed rail connectivity to the town.
• Availability of land for development

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3.6.1 Assumptions made for projection

Following are the assumptions made for the population projections :

• Provision of quality physical & social infrastructure facilities in the town within the period
2010 - 2015
• Provision of major social infrastructure facilities such as education, health and
recreational facilities in and around the town.
• Based on the growth of induced population in the town and the Industrial potential
(manufacturing industries) in the surrounding area, the growth rate of industrial
employees is taken as 3% per annum.
• Of the total Industrial workers (including the indirect employment), the workers likely to
settle in the town is taken at 4.5% per annum in 2010 and increases due to quality and
adequacy of infrastructure facilities in the town. For the Ultimate year (2041) the
Industrial workers in the town has been taken as 40%.
• The average household size is considered as 4.5 and the worker participation in a family
would be 1.5% after 2015.

Based on the above assumptions, the estimated population of the town under different methods
of projection is presented in the table below:

Table 3.7 Comparative Statement of Projected Population – Scenario 3

Sl. Method Projected Population based on past and present growth trend
No 2010 2011 2015 2021 2025 2031 2035 2041
1 Arithmetical 29326 29771 45084 66097 89072 121894 155973 231943
Increase
2 Geometrical 30800 31444 47634 70214 94417 129390 165128 243960
increase
3 Incremental 30259 30828 46686 68645 92336 126363 161332 238766
Increase
4 Exponential 29710 30367 49174 73874 100660 140867 182346 275299
Method
Source: Analysis and calculations

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The growth of the population in the town as per scenario 3 is shown in the graph below:

300000
275299

250000

200000 182346
Arithmetical Increase
150000 140867
Geometrical increase
100660 Incremental Increase
100000
73874
Exponential Method
49174
50000 30367
16156 29710
0 10926 13091
1981 1991 2001 2010 2011 2015 2021 2025 2031 2035 2041

Fig 3.6 Population growth projection Scenario 3

3.7 THRESHOLD DENSITY

The threshold population density (population / area) for Sriperumbudur Town is arrived based on
the available land for future development. From the total town area of 19.39 sq.km, the
development constraint areas (of 4.5 sq.km) such as land under water bodies, industries, public
and semi public use , roads, open spaces were excluded in the calculation of population density.
The total developable area in the town works out to 12.60 sq.km. The population density for core
Natham area has been adopted as 150 pph and for rest of the areas as 175 pph. Therefore, the
density of the town may be 2, 20,000 over the total area of 19.39 sq.km.

3.8 FLOATING POPULATION

The factors considered for the calculation of floating population in Sriperumbudur Town is as
follows:

• Availability of Industrial Workforce in and around the region

• Towns rich cultural and religious heritage – pilgrims visiting the heritage temples in the
town
• Presence of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial
• Administrative head quarters – presence of Taluk office, Panchayat Union Offices, Fire
Station, Banks, BDO Office, Government Hospital, Post Offices, NHAI offices, BSNL ,
TNEB ,Civil supplies Godown besides private institutions.

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Considering the above mentioned factors, the floating population for Sriperumbudur Town is
estimated. Table below shows the floating population projected for Sriperumbudur Town
Panchayat:

Table 3.8 Estimated Floating Population in Sriperumbudur Town

Sl. Year Projected Floating population
no
1 2010 14000
2 2011 14500
3 2015 21000
4 2021 33500
5 2025 54000
6 2031 63600
7 2035 92000
8 2041 108000

3.9 RECOMMENDED POPULATION PROJECTION

Of the three methods discussed in the previous paragraphs, the scenario 3 is the better option as
the past and the current trends in the growth of population have been taken into account. In a
growing economy, the growth of urban population follows an exponential trend. Accordingly, the
estimated population of the town under exponential method is 275299. This is higher than the
threshold density assessment of 220000. Hence, for planning purposes, the following figures are
adopted as the projected population of the town:

Table 3.9 Recommended Populations for Sriperumbudur Town

Projected Population Projected Floating Total projected

Year population population
2010 29700 14000 43700
2011 30500 14500 45000
2015 49000 21000 70000
2021 74000 33500 107500
2025 100700 54000 154700
2031 141000 63600 204600
2035 182000 92000 274000
2041 275000 108000 383000
Source: Analysis and calculations

According to the MoUD guidelines, Satellite towns / Counter magnets may be planned for 5 – 10
lakh population in case of mega cities i.e 4 million plus cities.
The present area of Sriperumbudur town is 19.39 sq.km. Of this, development constraint area
constitutes about 8 sq.km, and area available for development will be about 12 sq.km. This
extent will not be enough to accommodate 5 – 10 lakhs. Hence there is a need for physical
expansion of Sriperumbudur Town.
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CHAPT
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ECONO
OMIC DEVELOPMENT A
AND REGIO
ONAL PLAN
NNING

4.1 E
ECONOMIC DEVELOPM
MENT OF CH
HENNAI

The drive
ers of econo
omy of Chennai are
G]hbroad
d based and
d can be ca
ategorised as
a automobille, manufactturing, healtthcare, IT & ITES
and educcation, which
h has resulte
ed in growth
h corridors radiating from
m Chennai City
C towardss other
cities con
nnected by roads
r and ra
ailways. The
e growth corrridors of Ch
hennai have distinct eco
onomic
profile an
nd are as follows:

i. T Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR

The R) is the IT co
orridor,
ii T Grand So
The outhern Trun oad is the logistics and Industries co
nk (GST) Ro orridor, and
iii. The
T Sriperum
mbudur Road
d (NH 4) is th
he electronic
c hardware ccorridor.

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F 4.1 Indus
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4.2 THE ‘ELECTRONIC HARDWARE CORRIDOR’

Sriperumbudur was an agricultural and weaving town as a western suburb of Chennai till a few
decades back. It was brought to lime light after the tragic assassination of late Prime Minister
Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. The efforts taken by the GOTN in making Sriperumbudur as a key
industrial hub combined with the skilled manpower available in this area, improved infrastructure,
pro-active support as well as co-operation extended by GoTN for new industrial investments
have been attracting major industrial units across the world. Thus, the main reasons that could
be attributed to the significant growth of industries along the Corridor are:

i. Facilitating environment and infrastructure support by GoTN.

ii. Establishment of SIPCOTs & SEZs.

(Sriperumbudur SIPCOT, Irungattukottai SIPCOT, Oragadam SIPCOT etc)

ii. Proximity to Chennai Metropolitan Area – Air port & Sea port connectivity.

iii. Availability of Workforce in and around the region

iv. Investments from Multi National Companies (MNCs)

The Sriperumbudur SIPCOT industrial estate houses manufacturing units of leading companies
namely, Flextronics, Motorola, Samsung, Ford, Hyundai, Hindustan Motors, Mitsubishi, Dell,
Nissan, BMW and the Nokia plant.

The major ports at Chennai and Ennore and numerous cargo flights every week support the
manufacturing units in Sriperumbudur to access to key markets in India and Asia. The other
factors contributed to the growth of industries in this area are: the reduced time in transport of
products, low cost on labour and logistics, lower inventory costs, quality workmanship and a
responsive supply chain to the market. The GoTN has prioritised the development of
Sriperumbudur Region in order to keep pace with the growing demand of industrial development
in this area. A few of them are presented below:

4.2.1 Transportation and linkages

• Rail connectivity from Sriperumbudur to Singaperumal koil .

• Rail connectivity from Avadi to Sriperumbudur.
• Freight corridor from Chennai- Bengaluru
• Exclusive lane (Road) from Sriperumbudur to Ennore port.
• Exclusive lane (Road) from Sriperumbudur to Meenambakkam Airport.
• Widening of SH-57 (Sriperumbudur to Thiruvallur) to six lanes.

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4.2.2. SIPCOT Initiatives

The Govt. of Tamil Nadu in the New Industrial Policy , 2007 has envisaged the ‘Industrial
Corridor of Excellence’ connecting the Chengalpattu-Sriperumbudur- Ranipet, with Special
Economic Zones, Industrial & IT Parks, R&D institutions, Universities, Social infrastructure
mainly housing, health-care and educational facilities. SIPCOT is in the process of preparing the
Industrial Corridor Development Plan for Chennai- Sriperumpudur- Ranipet Corridor and an
Infrastructure Development Plan for Sriperumbudur.

A Footwear SEZ with design centre and training facilities is proposed to be set up in
Sriperumbudur Industrial Estates by SIPCOT in 150 acres of land. The provision of railhead at
Sriperumbudur will add further momentum to the growth of the industrial sector.

4.2.3 Dry Port facilities143672t1 hejblkZUz]-9iuk. Cvx vx. The private operator will get a 30
year license and the port will have facilities like off dock container freight station, rail and road
connectivity to the national network and an on-site customs house.

Apart from the major industries located along the Corridor and in the SIPCOT areas namely,
Hyundai, Saint–Gobain, Nokia, Ford, Hindustan Motors, Mitsubishi, BMW, Nissan, Flextronics,
Foxconn, Jabil, Dell and Samsung, the proposed industrial developments along the Corridor are
listed below:

i. SPEL semiconductor SEZ ,

ii. SPEN infra SEZ,
iii. BMW car plant
iv. Timken India Limited
v. L&T Estancia Projects
vi. Sony Ericsson R&D Plant
vii. Shriram Gateway SEZ
viii. Bio-IT SEZ at Sriperumbudur
ix. SEZ at Ennore
x. Oragadam SIDCO Estate
xi. JK Tyres

Builders like ETA, Jain, Prince, IVRCL, DLF, Vansantham, TVH, and Sabari are in the process of
providing residential apartments and complexes, with 3000 units in residential complexes,
around the Sriperumbudur Town to meet the future housing demand of the population. Most of
the residential units cater to the demand of the middle income group of blue collared employees
from the industries in the region.

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