State government reclaims 281 hectares of unused land from BHEL, plans industrial park

The State government plans to establish an industrial park on 281.85 hectares of reclaimed land from Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) here.

The plant, located at Thiruverumbur on Tiruchi-Thanjavur highway, was established in 1965. Its core products include steam generators for coal-based power plants and industrial usage, steam generators for nuclear power plants, which are designed and manufactured here supporting the power sector and other Industries. The plant also hosts the Centre of Excellence for Coal Research, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Fabrication Technology and Welding Research Institute (WRI).