| Tamil Nadu is one of the
most developed states in the country.
The state has succeeded in reducing
poverty and raising its standard of
living. Literacy level in the state is
one of the highest among all Indian
states.
The state is witnessing rapid
industrialization with overall economic
development. It has grown as a
manufacturing powerhouse in the country,
especially in automobiles and textiles.
The textile units in the state are known
across the world. The state is home to
one of the largest automotive component
industries in the country. A number of
international auto giants including Ford
and Hyundai have set up their
manufacturing facilities in the state
with an investment of over US$ 1
billion. The state’s capital city,
Chennai is called the ‘Detroit of
India’.
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