The government is working hard to establish the district's first industrial park, which would enhance job prospects for the educated youth of Dharmapuri, one of Tamil Nadu's most underdeveloped districts.

SIPCOT has been given the go-ahead to construct the industrial park on 698 hectares after receiving Terms of Reference (ToR) from the Union Environment Ministry's expert appraisal committee.

The government has already alienated property at the villages of Adhagapadi, Adhiyamankottai, Thadangam, and Balajangamanahalli, where the new industrial park would be built.

SIPCOT officials said the site was selected as per criteria issued by the Union Environment Ministry.

“Manufacturing units of EV car and scooters are located at Bargur and Hosur in Krishnagiri district, which is near the proposed industrial park site, making the project attractive and viable for industries,” an official said.

As per the details provided by SIPCOT to the ministry, no red-category industries will be permitted at the park.

The type of industries that will be set up includes EV products like battery compounds and other parts, metallurgical processing industrial units including EV/automobile manufacturing, electrical and electronics.