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Sunday, October 28, 2007

COIMBATORE

The third largest city of the state, Coimbatore,is one of the most industrialized cities in Tamil Nadu, known as the textile capital of South India or the Manchester of the South, the city is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal, Coimbatore existed even prior to the 2nd or 3rd century AD by Karikalan, the first of the early Cholas. Among its other great rulers were Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Pandyas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara kings. When Kongunadu fell to the British along with the rest of the state, its name was changed to Coimbatore and it is by this name that it is known today, except in Tamil, in which it is called Kovai. In the rain shadow region of the Western ghats, Coimbatore enjoys a very pleasant climate all the year round, aided by the fresh breeze that flows through the 25 kms long Palakkad gap. The rich black soil of the region has contributed to Coimbatore's flourishing agriculture industry and, it is in fact the successful growth of cotton that served as a foundation for the establishment of its famous textile industry. The first textile mills came as far back as 1888 but there are now over a hundred mills. The result has been a strong economy and a reputation as one of the greatest industrial cities in South India.
There are more than 25,000 small, medium, large sale industries and textile mill. Coimbatore is also famous for the manufacture of motor pump sets and varied engineering goods. The development of Hydro electricity from the Pykara Falls in the 1930 led to a cotton boom in Coimbatore.Coimbatore serves as an entry and exit point to neighbouring Kerala and the ever popular hill station of Udhagamandalam (Ooty). It is the disembarking point for those who want to take the Mountain train that runs from Mettupalayam, just 35 kms from Coimbatore. There are also regular bus services from Coimbatore to Ooty.
TIRUPUR
Tirupur is situated at 55 Kms east of Coimbatore is one of the big town in Coimbatore District. The Municipal area of the town is spread over 27.20 Sq. Kms and the population, within the municipal limit as per 2001 census is 3.44 lakh.The Noyyal river runs all across the town, virtually dividing it into two halves.
The Knitwear industry in Tirupur is broadly segmented as,
Knitting and/or stitching units : 2500
Dyeing and/or bleaching units : 750
Printing units : 300
Embroidery units : 235
Others(Compacting, Raising, Calendering) : 200
Besides knitwear units catering for exports and local markets, there are large number of other ancillary and supporting industrial units operating for manufacture of elastic zippers, buttons, cartons, printing or labels, polythene bags and other packaging materials

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