Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Representing the highest various elements of Dravidian civilization, it has played a very important role in the cultural, historical and educational development of the country. Today, the capital Chennai is India’s 4th largest city and the leading commercial center of South India. Credit for the city’s growing economy goes to leading industries including automobiles, software services, petrochemicals, financial services, textiles and hardware manufacturing. Also, Chennai, being an important metropolis, is well connected to all the major cities of India and countries abroad. Also, it is considered as the cultural center of South India, famous for its rich heritage in classical dance, music, architecture, sculpture, handicrafts etc. Below are some interesting facts and statistics about Chennai. Central and state government projects, Smart City and Singara Chennai respectively, have failed to deliver on their promises. Urban development includes infrastructure for education, health, justice, solid waste, markets, street pavements and cultural heritage protection. These constructs are usually part of specific sector programs including capacity building activities. Special attention is also paid to the slums of the big cities. The most important factors are sustainability, water sensitivity, urban renewal, climate change, heritage and conservation. The goals of the strategic plan include facilitating transportation throughout the city, creating more social spaces, improving the quality of life of citizens, or encouraging people to move to or from the city. This paper explores the historical growth of Chennai city and helps to understand an overview of historical growth.
Keywords: Chennai city, Urban Growth, Rich Tradition, Historical Perspective
S. Veeramani (2023). Economics of Urbanisation in Chennai City: Kaleidoscopic View. Journal of Applied Development Economics. 1(2): pp. 1-16.