Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu: In a momentous event, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, laid the foundation stone today (February 25, 2024) for the construction of a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant by Vietnamese company VinFast Auto Limited in the SIPCOT-Sillananthangal industrial park, Thoothukudi district.
தூத்துக்குடி மாவட்டம் சிப்காட்-சில்லாநத்தம் தொழிற்பூங்காவில், வியட்நாம் நாட்டை சேர்ந்த வின்ஃபாஸ்ட் ஆட்டோ லிமிடெட் (VinFast Auto Limited)-ன் மின் வாகன உற்பத்தி (EV manufacturing) ஆலை அமைக்கும் பணிக்கு மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்கள் அடிக்கல் நாட்டி, பணியினை தொடங்கி… pic.twitter.com/tUKTsc8mqc
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Key Highlights:
- The plant will be established with an initial investment of ₹4,000 crores.
- It will create employment opportunities for 3,500 individuals.
- The facility will be an integrated EV manufacturing plant.
- This project marks a significant step towards propelling Tamil Nadu as a leader in electric vehicle production.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s address:
- Emphasized the project’s potential to fuel economic growth in Tamil Nadu.
- Expressed aspirations for Tamil Nadu to emerge as a leading state in EV production.
- Highlighted the creation of employment opportunities for the youth.
- Underscored the positive impact on environmental sustainability in the state.
Speech by VinFast CEO Le Yat Thuy:
- Expressed gratitude to the Tamil Nadu government for its support in setting up the plant.
- Committed to the production of world-class electric vehicles at the facility.
- Pledged VinFast’s contribution to the electric vehicle revolution in Tamil Nadu.
Conclusion:
The establishment of the VinFast EV manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi is expected to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and solidifying Tamil Nadu’s position as a frontrunner in electric vehicle production.
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