Neyveli

Neyveli is a township in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. he town was developed in 1956 after the establishment of Neyveli Lignite Corporation, a public sector enterprise. During the construction of irrigation wells occurrence of lignite deposits at shallow depths was noticed in Neyveli area. When systematic geological investigations were taken up in the area, occurrence of lignite over an area of 260 sq.km. With reserves of 2100 million tones discovered.It's one of the biggest industrial complexes in the country. Neyveli is the home of Neyveli Lignite Corporation. A large percentage of the thermal electricity generated in Tamil Nadu comes from the power plants in Neyveli. A number of industries have come up around Chennai which make use of power from Neyveli. Mining lignite at Neyveli has had a very great impact on the development of the area.

Neyveli has various tourist attractions and places of interest. You can explore and learn lots of scientific things as well customs and rituals followed in the city. The Neyveli Lignite Corporation plays a major role in the development of the city. Situated in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, Neyveli remains as the popular township for lignite mining and power generation in India. The mining sites and afforestation complex is a must visit in Neyveli.  But you need to have a permissi