Coimbatore Industrial Body Seeks Lower Power Tariffs, Better Infrastructure from TN Government

The Coimbatore SIDCO Industrial Estate Manufacturers’ Welfare Association (COSIEMA) has called on the Tamil Nadu government to resolve several long-standing issues affecting industries, including high fixed electricity charges, inadequate infrastructure, delays in subsidy disbursal, and procedural hurdles.

Among its key demands, the association urged a reduction in the fixed electricity charges levied by the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL), the early establishment of a sub-station at the COSIEMA Industrial Park, the release of pending government subsidies, and approval of the revised project estimate for the industrial park.

COSIEMA also requested the restoration of the earlier tariff structure for new drinking water connections in the Kurichi SIDCO Industrial Estate, a review of the enhanced charges for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and ownership transfers, and the waiver of processing fees for NOCs required by industries to avail themselves of bank finance.

Highlighting inadequate civic infrastructure in the Kurichi SIDCO Industrial Estate, the association sought improved drinking water supply, roads, drainage, and solid waste management. It also urged the government to establish a convention centre and a skill development centre, restore the workers' hostel rent to the earlier agreed rate of ₹1,100 a month, and expedite road improvement works already sanctioned by SIDCO.