Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation

Chennai, India

Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) is a government agency established by the Government of Tamil Nadu, India to promote industrial development and create industrial infrastructure that supports the growth of industries in the state.

CCI Score

15.83

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

TIDCO-Supported Women’s Day Hackathon Empowers Agri-Tech Innovation

During the TNWISE 2025 event held at PMIST near Thanjavur, TIDCO-backed TANCAM showcased its commitment to technological innovation and women’s empowerment through a hackathon and discussions on the adoption of advanced technologies like drones in agriculture.

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SABOTEUR

Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

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Latest Events

MAR

22

2025

TIDCO-Supported Women’s Day Hackathon Empowers Agri-Tech Innovation
75.00

During the TNWISE 2025 event held at PMIST near Thanjavur, TIDCO-backed TANCAM showcased its commitment to technological innovation and women’s empowerment through a hackathon and discussions on the adoption of advanced technologies like drones in agriculture.
APR

01

2021

Investigation Uncovers Labor Abuses in Tamil Nadu Supply Chains
-43.35

A 2021 investigation by Transparentem revealed extensive forced labor, child labor, and abusive working conditions in manufacturing groups across Tamil Nadu. The report highlights systemic labor rights violations and inadequate supply chain oversight. As TIDCO plays a key role in promoting industrial development in the region, critics argue that its policies and infrastructure investments indirectly facilitate environments where such labor abuses can occur.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 22

The investigation uncovered multiple forced labor indicators including excessive overtime, abuse of young workers, and restricted movement. As a government agency facilitating industrial growth in Tamil Nadu, TIDCO is indirectly implicated in a system where labor standards are compromised, reflecting a significant failure in upholding labor rights and human dignity.

Investigation Uncovers Abuse of Vulnerable Workers in Tamil Nadu
-60

Supply Chain Ethics

March 22

The report highlights severe supply chain issues, including the concealment of minor workers and deliberate obfuscation of labor practices to evade external audits. By promoting industrial infrastructure without stringent oversight on supplier practices, TIDCO is seen as complicit in maintaining an ecosystem where unethical labor practices thrive.

Investigation Uncovers Abuse of Vulnerable Workers in Tamil Nadu