Tata Motors to build ₹9,000-cr plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu; to generate 5,000 jobs!
Automobile major Tata Motors has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government on March 13 to set up a manufacturing plant at an investment of ₹9,000 crore and create 5,000 jobs (direct and indirect).
According to the MoU, Tata Motors will establish a cutting-edge vehicle manufacturing facility, committing an investment of ₹9,000 crore and generating up to 5,000 jobs.”
This will be Tata Motors’ second plant in South India, after Dharwad in Karnataka.
The establishment of Tata Motors’ manufacturing plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, is likely to boost job opportunities in both the mechanical and IT sectors.
1. Mechanical Sector: The construction and operation of the manufacturing plant will require a significant workforce skilled in mechanical engineering, assembly line operations, automotive manufacturing, maintenance, and related fields. This includes jobs such as technicians, engineers, supervisors, and workers involved in the production process. The direct manufacturing operations will primarily contribute to job creation in the mechanical sector.
2. IT Sector: Additionally, modern manufacturing facilities heavily rely on information technology for various functions such as automation, data analysis, supply chain management, and quality control. Therefore, there will also be opportunities for IT professionals who specialize in software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure management. The integration of IT systems with manufacturing processes will enhance efficiency and productivity, thereby creating indirect job opportunities in the IT sector.
Overall, while the direct manufacturing operations will predominantly increase job opportunities in the mechanical sector, the adoption of technology and IT systems within the plant will also stimulate job growth in the IT sector, albeit to a lesser extent compared to the mechanical sector.