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TECC Chennai DG Unveils ‘Design from Taiwan, Make in Tamil Nadu’ Initiative
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 10:02 PM
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The Director‑General of TECC Chennai outlined a strategy to source product designs from Taiwan while manufacturing them in Tamil Nadu, aiming to boost local industry and attract foreign investment.
The Director‑General of TECC Chennai, a government‑backed electronics manufacturing hub, presented a new strategy to the media and industry stakeholders. The plan, dubbed ‘Design from Taiwan, Make in Tamil Nadu’, seeks to partner with Taiwanese firms for product design while setting up production lines within the state.
Under the proposal, Tamil Nadu would become a key node for the manufacturing of electronics designed abroad, allowing local companies to benefit from advanced technology and global supply chains. The initiative is expected to create thousands of jobs and facilitate technology transfer.
The DG highlighted support from the state government, including incentives for foreign‑partnered projects and streamlined approvals. He emphasized that the move would position Chennai as a competitive player in the global electronics market.
Under the proposal, Tamil Nadu would become a key node for the manufacturing of electronics designed abroad, allowing local companies to benefit from advanced technology and global supply chains. The initiative is expected to create thousands of jobs and facilitate technology transfer.
The DG highlighted support from the state government, including incentives for foreign‑partnered projects and streamlined approvals. He emphasized that the move would position Chennai as a competitive player in the global electronics market.