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Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) is a state-government undertaking of Government of Tamil Nadu located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It produces cement, AC sheets, hollow blocks, concrete and other building materials.

History

Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) was incorporated on 1 April 1976 to take over and operate the existing cement plant in Alangulam, Virudhunagar with an authorized share capital of Rs. 18 crores.[2] In February 2021, indeed reported that TANCEM was employing about 300 employees[3] In October 2021, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched Valimai, a new cement brand from TANCEM.[4][5]

TANCEM Products

Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) has four vertical business:

  • Cements – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu Cements" O.P.C Cements (Grade 43 and 53) and "ARASU Super Star" branded P.P.C cement[6]
  • Asbestos Sheet – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu A.C Sheets" Asbestos Sheet
  • Stoneware Pipes – It manufacture and supply "ARASU" branded "Arasu S.W Pipes"

TANCEM Operation

Cements Plants

Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation Limited (TANCEM) has 2 cement plants: Alangulam Cement Works and Ariyalur Cement Works.

Alangulam Cement Works:

Ariyalur Cement Works :

  • Location – Ariyalur
  • Commencement – 1979
  • Capacity – 5 lakhs tonnes per annum

Asbestos Sheet Plants

Alangulam Asbestos Sheet Plant:

Stoneware Pipes Plants

  • Location – Vridhachalaam, Cuddalore District
  • Commencement – 1962
  • Capacity – 600 MTs per month

Criticism

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), the supreme audit institution of India, reprimanded the state-owned Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation (TANCEM) for unlawfully operating eight mines without acquiring environmental clearance.[7] It reportedly accused that out of the nine mines leased from the state government, TANCEM had only obtained clearance for one mine in the Ariyalur district.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ "Environmentalists, residents oppose limestone quarry at Pudupalayam during TNPCB hearing". The Hindu. 24 February 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ "TANCEM was incorporated" (PDF). ~~~~. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Working at Tamilnadu Cements corporation Ltd".
  4. ^ "Tamil Nadu govt to launch brand Valimai, sell cement at subsidised price". The Times of India. 24 October 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Tamil Nadu CM launches TANCEM's 'Valimai' cement brand". The Hindu. 16 November 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  6. ^ Correspondent, Special (31 August 2021). "Govt. to introduce new cement brand 'Valimai'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  7. ^ "CAG points out losses at TANCEM and TANTEA". The Hindu. 21 April 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation illegally operated eight mines: CAG". The Times of India. 22 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  9. ^ "CAG points out losses at TANCEM and TANTEA". The Hindu. 21 April 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 April 2024.

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