‘Stronger water governance and prudent consumption are essential for successful investments and industrial sustenance’ | Photo Credit: R. Ragu Tamil Nadu is one of India’s leading investment destinations, thanks to its skilled workforce, strong manufacturing base and enterprise-friendly policies. Reflecting its investment-friendly credentials, NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), released in July 2026, ranks the State third, behind Gujarat and Maharashtra. The first-of-its-kind report assesses States’ readiness to attract and sustain investments. For Tamil Nadu, it identifies limited international air connectivity, Chennai Port infrastructure constraints and inadequate industrial water supply in landlocked and rain-shadow districts as key lacunae.Without compromising on water security, can Tamil Nadu expand its industrial base, albeit with a high MoU conversion rate, 22% better-than-average Air Quality Index score and strong disaster preparedness perception scores? Published - November 12, 2026 12:16 am IST
Tamil Nadu’s growing industrial water challenge
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