Tiruchirappalli, often referred to as Trichy, stands as a testament to Tamil Nadu state’s rich cultural heritage and its forward-looking development agenda. Known for the towering Rockfort Temple and the awe-inspiring Ranganathaswamy Temple on Srirangam Island, this ancient river city is rapidly modernizing, powered by its stealthy Livability (for which it ranks #43), Top 10 rankings for Price-to-Income Ratio and Healthcare System, and its #15 ranking for Rent. The affordability and social safety net has long nurtured a growing hub for education, industry and urban innovation. These days urban infrastructure investments are happily building on a good thing. The Smart City Mission has introduced a host of projects, including smart traffic systems, upgraded public transport and the redevelopment of Gandhi Market into a state-of-the-art commercial hub. The Trichy Corporation’s Green Initiatives have added eco-friendly buses to the city’s fleet and expanded much-needed tree cover in urban zones.
The city is also home to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and a growing cluster of manufacturing industries. The Tamil Nadu government’s Industrial Investment Plan has earmarked Trichy as a focal point for renewable energy projects and small-scale engineering enterprises, drawing significant investment from multinational companies based in Germany and South Korea. Expect its relatively small population to grow in short order.