GIM 2 attracts over Rs 2 lakh crore investment, says CM Edappdi K. Palaniswami
Deccan ChronicleChennai: Expressing confidence that Tamil Nadu will exceed its target of securing over Rs 2 lakh crore investment during the second edition of Global Investors Meet underway at the trade centre here, Chief Minister Edappdi K. Palaniswami said it would be one of the main contributors to national economic development. I hope to make an announcement on the resounding success of the meet and the investments garnered when we meet here tomorrow,” Mr Palaniswami said and added Tamil Nadu looked to the future with confidence and with hope. “I congratulate all those who are entering into a partnership with Tamil Nadu as your bright future is assured here as our State is a land of immense opportunities,” he said. He announced a package of second generation reforms including rapid infrastructure development, assured supply of quality energy, deregulation to reduce transaction time and costs, labour reforms and State level tax reforms with an emphasis on simplification of procedures, to revitalise the manufacturing sector.