Collector inspects ELCOT IT parks in Madurai

Madurai District Collector Nishant Krishna, here on Tuesday visited and inspected private Information Technology companies operating within the ELCOT IT Parks located near Vadapalanji and Pandikovil.

During this inspection, he inquired with the company managements about the operations of various private IT companies functioning within the ELCOT premises, the number of employees working there, their nature of work, the work environment, and current job opportunities available in the companies.

Further, he also inquired about details, including the educational qualifications, experience, work responsibilities, and monthly salaries provided to the employees working in the companies.

In particular, he inquired in detail about the procedure for selecting new employees, required educational qualifications, skill tests, interviews, and recruitment processes.

Subsequently, the District Collector inquired about the needs of the employees working in the ELCOT IT parks and the basic amenities required for the companies’ operations.

Mr. Nishant Krishna discussed basic facilities such as drinking water, transportation, and other facilities required for the employees with the company managements, and reviewed the implementation of necessary actions.

Moreover, to create employment opportunities on a large scale for the youth in Madurai, the District Collector held discussions with company managements regarding opportunities to recruit local youth in their companies.

As part of the Tamil Nadu Government’s employment and skill development initiatives, he requested private companies to participate in large numbers in the Mega Job Fair to be organised on October 10, 2026, on behalf of the Madurai district administration, and to directly select and recruit employees required for their companies.

He instructed that private companies from various sectors including Information Technology should participate in this job fair, disclose details such as vacancies in their companies, nature of work, educational qualifications, experience, and offered salaries, and take necessary measures to select and recruit eligible job seekers.

It was stated by the district administration that job seekers from Madurai district, especially the youth, should make use of such job fairs to obtain employment opportunities suited to their educational qualification and skills and benefit from them.