Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) is a cement manufacturing company owned by the Government of Tamil Nadu, India. The corporation is engaged in the production of ordinary Portland cement, asbestos sheets and stoneware pipes, and operates as a public sector undertaking under the administrative control of the state government.
Key facts
| Name | Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TANCEM |
| Type | State public sector undertaking |
| Industry | Cement and building materials |
| Owner | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Overview
TANCEM was established to meet the demand for cement and allied building materials in Tamil Nadu by utilising the limestone reserves available in the state. As a government-owned undertaking, it supplies cement for public works, housing schemes and infrastructure projects implemented by various departments of the state government, in addition to selling in the open market.
Operations
The corporation operates manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu, including:
- A cement plant at Ariyalur in Ariyalur district, located in a region known for its limestone deposits.
- A cement unit at Alangulam in Tirunelveli district.
- An asbestos sheet manufacturing unit.
- A stoneware pipes unit catering to sanitation and drainage requirements.
Significance
As one of the few state-owned cement producers in southern India, TANCEM plays a role in supporting government construction programmes and in providing employment in the regions surrounding its plants. Its operations contribute to the building materials supply chain for housing boards, irrigation works and rural infrastructure in Tamil Nadu.
Related topics
- Cement industry in India
- Public sector undertakings in Tamil Nadu
- Ariyalur district
- Government of Tamil Nadu
- Limestone mining in India
References
- Wikidata: Q7681267