Chennai, Oct. 7 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday inaugurated the Space and Defence Industries Exhibition in Chennai.

During his address, MK Stalin said that Tamil Nadu is emerging as a leader in the manufacturing sector and emphasised the state's commitment to the growth of India's space sector.

"Tamil Nadu is emerging as a leader in the manufacturing sector. It is the only state to have achieved double-digit economic growth. The state is making its mark in all kinds of industries. Tamil Nadu will also be a strong support to the growth of India's space sector," MK Stalin said.

Earlier, CM Stalin announced 20 per cent bonus and ex-gratia for 'C' and 'D' category workers and employees in all state public sector undertaki...