Chief Minister MK Stalin, currently on a visit to Europe, described Tamil Nadu as the “Germany of India” while making a strong pitch for greater investments in the State.
“Tamil Nadu is India’s second largest economy and is the only State to attain double-digit growth in economic growth and the manufacturing sector. It is the State with 48 per cent urbanisation,” said Chief Minister Stalin at “TN Rising Germany Investment Conclave” in Dsseldorf, Germany.
He drew a parallel with Germany’s industrial and cultural legacy. “Tamil and German (Deutsch) language are important ancient languages. I have a special attraction toward Germany’s culture, technical mastering which is awe-inspiring,” he said.
Highlighting Tamil Nadu’s growing industrial strength, the Chief Minister said, “Just like how ‘Made in Germany’ is seen as a mark of quality, ‘Made in Tamil Nadu’ is transforming to that level. We are manufacturing from bicycles to battle tanks. There are several similarities between Tamil Nadu and Germany’s economy. Just like how Germany plays a very important role in European nations when it comes to industries, Tamil Nadu is the heartbeat of industries in Indian Union. To be more precise, Tamil Nadu is India’s Germany.”
He further emphasised the State’s strengths, citing leading higher education institutions, research centres, 54 lakh Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and more than 11,000 entrepreneurial institutions. “By utilising these, we can strengthen the partnership between Tamil Nadu and Germany,” said Stalin.
The Chief Minister pointed to the presence of over 60 global firms in the State, including Daimler and BMW in the automobile sector, Schneider in the electrical industry, ZF and Siemens in wind energy, and Bosch in the information technology sector.
Making a direct appeal, Stalin added, “I am here to ask you to invest in Tamil Nadu and strengthen the economic relationship.”
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