Piyush Goyal unveils statue of RK Shanmugam Chetty in Coimbatore

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the statue of RK Shanmugam Chetty, the first Finance Minister of independent India, in Coimbatore.

An Overview of the News

• The unveiling took place at the South Indian Mills Association Complex (SIMA) in Coimbatore.

• The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles Darshana V. Jhardosh, Coimbatore South MLA Vanathi Srinivasan, and senior officials of the South Indian Mills Association.

South Indian Mills Association:

• RK Shanmugam Chetty played an important role in the establishment of the South Indian Mills Association.

• This organization has been instrumental in shaping the textile industry in South India.

• The South Indian Mills Association is dedicated to advancing the interests of the textile industry in the southern region of India.

• RK Shanmugam Chetty founded this organization, which has been instrumental in promoting growth and innovation in the region.