Dharmapuri District is generally considered as a backward and water starved area. A water supply scheme to bprovide 7 MLD at a cost of Rs.57.6 Millions is already under implementation. A106 MW diesel based power satation is going to be set up in this complex by a private promoter. The nearest airport is at Bangolore. The total project cost is Rs.420 Millions.
Plots are now available for allotment to prospective entrepreneurs.
The ared has got tremendous potential for industrial growth in view of massive lignite deposits iun nearby areas of Jayamkondam, Neyveli etc. The project focuses on tackling the basic infrastructure problems being encountered by textile industry in Tirupur which is a majore export centre. The problem of non-availability of water and the lack of suitable effluent treatment facilities have been identified as major constraints for further growth of industry in Tirupur. The first phase of this project at a cost of Rs.5.69 Billions consisting of water supply, comprehensive sewerage and industrial effluent management has been taken up for implementation. The BOOT operator who is being selected through an international tendering process will also be a shareholder in the company.