Overview

• The Tamil Nadu government signed 897 MoUs worth ₹10.27 lakh crore, creating over 32.23 lakh jobs and securing its position as India's top state for industrial growth.
• The state achieved a 9.69% GDP growth over four years, while exports doubled from $26.16 billion in 2020-21 to $52.07 billion in 2024-25, leading India in electronics exports with $14.65 billion.
• Workforce numbers grew from 2.9 crore to 3.87 crore, and higher education enrolment reached 51.3%, nearly double the national average of 26%.
• Tamil Nadu has maintained four years of peace with no major caste or industrial unrest, no custodial deaths since August 2022, and a significantly lower crime rate against women compared to the national average.
• Chennai leads India in skill development with 94,121 global skill centres and a 24.5% growth rate, outpacing cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.