Chinnavedampatti Industrial Association Pushes for TANCAM Hub at Periyar Arivulagam, Petitions Collector

Coimbatore: The Chinnavedampatti Industrial Association has petitioned the District Collector seeking the establishment of a TANCAM (Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing) centre at the newly inaugurated Periyar Arivulagam building in Coimbatore. The petition was submitted on behalf of the association by its president, Devakumar.

The association has proposed setting up the centre on the fifth and sixth floors of the building to strengthen collaboration between educational institutions and industries, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It has also sought the establishment of an Industrial Academy to provide industry-oriented training and skill development.

The association pointed out that although TANCAM facilities are available at several private engineering colleges, access to such facilities is not easy for everyone. Setting up a centre in a government-run facility at Periyar Arivulagam would make advanced technology and training more accessible to students and MSMEs across the region.

It added that TANCAM would provide a dedicated IT engineering ecosystem to support the MSME sector and students, with specialised facilities for product design, simulation and other essential requirements.

The association also sought practical training programmes for engineering college students and measures to connect their innovations and research projects with MSMEs. The proposed Industrial Academy aims to equip students with skills required for modern employment opportunities and encourage entrepreneurship.

Further, it suggested reviewing the books available at the Periyar Arivulagam library and adding more resources related to science, technology, engineering, management and entrepreneurship development.

The association urged the District Collector to facilitate the necessary government approvals and funding from the State Government and take steps to convert the fifth and sixth floors into a joint training centre for industries and educational institutions.