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Infopark Irumpanam: Mixed Township Model, Says Kerala CM

KOCHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Saturday that the new Phase IV campus of Infopark in Irumpanam will adopt a mixed township model, featuring five million square feet of new IT space. The state government previously decided to allocate 33.5 acres from Traco Cable Company in Irumpanam to Infopark for ₹200 crore for the campus establishment. In a social media post, the Chief Minister stated that the Phase IV campus is expected to generate 50,000 direct IT jobs and attract ₹3,000 crore in investments. “This development is designed as a mixed township, incorporating modern IT complexes, world-class infrastructure, and…

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Technical Team Evaluates Maradu Flats Site

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: File Photo KOCHI: In line with the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Maradu flat demolition, a team of technical experts from the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA) conducted a thorough inspection of the site on Thursday. They assessed the condition of the areas where the demolished apartments were located, alongside adjacent regions. The expert team comprised KCZMA personnel, district urban planning officials, and Maradu municipality engineers. Their objective was to evaluate potential violations of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), examine the status of nearby water bodies, and review land restoration efforts.…

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Kochi Metro Plans Phase II Extension to Infopark III, Kizhakkambalam

KOCHI: Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is planning to extend its Phase II pink line to the Kizhakkambalam area, where Infopark aims to establish its Phase III campus. The IT Park officials have informed that they’ve completed initial discussions with KMRL regarding this extension. The work on the pink line is currently underway, with KMRL targeting completion by 2026. The existing plan terminates the line near Infopark’s Phase I campus. Infopark CEO Sushanth Kurunthil stated, “We are prioritizing Metro connectivity for our Phase III project, as this integrated township is set to be one of the largest infrastructure developments in…

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Infopark, Cochin to Build Integrated AI Town by 2030

Representative AI image KOCHI: Authorities announced that the planned Infopark Phase III campus, anticipated to draw Rs 25,000 crore in investment, will be completed by 2030. During a joint press conference on Tuesday, Infopark CEO Susanth Kurunthil and Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) chairman K Chandran Pillai stated that a notification regarding the pooling of 300 acres in Kizhakkambalam panchayat would be issued soon, with the project’s master plan expected within a year. The new campus, envisioned as a world-class ‘Integrated AI Township,’ is projected to create 200,000 direct jobs and over 400,000 indirect jobs, driving Kerala’s development and transitioning…

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Kerala CM to Inaugurate RAY Flats in Fort Kochi on Sept 27

KOCHI: After years of anticipation, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate housing complexes under the Rajiv Awas Yojana in Fort Kochi on September 27. The project will benefit 394 families, primarily from slum areas in Mattancherry. Two new housing complexes have been developed at Thuruthy. The first complex was constructed by the city corporation as part of its own initiative, while the second was built by Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML) on behalf of the Kochi corporation. The municipality constructed the first tower over an area of 10,796.42 sq m at a cost of Rs 41.74 crore. It comprises 199…

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Cochin body seeks team for Infopark Phase III land pooling

Representative image created by AI KOCHI: The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has requested district collector G Priyanka to form a special team of revenue officials for the land pooling process related to Phase III of Infopark. This request follows the in-principle approval from the Department of Electronics and Information Technology for the project’s implementation across more than 300 acres through land pooling. GCDA emphasizes the necessity to initiate the land pooling process in the upcoming weeks. “We require a team led by a senior official, including a deputy tahsildar, surveyors, and legal experts,” stated a GCDA representative. The district…

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Government Approves 300-Acre Phase III Campus for Infopark

KOCHI: In a significant boost for Kochi’s IT sector, the state government has given in-principle approval for the establishment of the Infopark Phase III campus, which will span over 300 acres in the Kunnathunadu taluk. The proposal for the third campus was made by Infopark, as the first two phases are currently operating at full capacity. Discussions for land pooling driven by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) were initiated; however, progress was hampered due to awaiting necessary clearances from the IT department. According to an order from the Electronics and Information Technology Department, “in-principle approval has been granted to…

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Flat Owners’ Association Requests KSPCB to Approve Temporary Sewage Use in Kochi

Representative image created by AI KOCHI: The Consortium of Flat and Villa Owners’ Association, Kerala (COFVOAK), has requested the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) to permit apartment complexes lacking sewage treatment plants (STPs) to temporarily utilize common treatment facilities in the city for the next two years. This appeal follows KSPCB issuing eviction notices to over 1,000 families living in 71 apartment complexes that have yet to establish STPs, while the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has threatened disconnections for non-compliance with environmental regulations. During a recent high court session, which reviewed petitions from various residents’ associations, the court…

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Minister hands land documents to 120 Ernakulam families

KOCHI: M B Rajesh, the local self-government minister, emphasized that self-governing bodies should initiate projects that fulfill the aspirations of families. His remarks came during the inauguration of land document distribution for 120 landless families, part of the Ernakulam district panchayat’s annual plan for 2025-26 under the LIFE project, held on Monday. The various initiatives implemented by the district panchayat are greatly beneficial to the community. The decision to procure land for the landless is a promising step. The minister also noted that this initiative would reinforce the LIFE project. During the event, outgoing district collector NSK Umesh, who is…

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Cochin body to consolidate 1,000 acres for Infopark Phase III

KOCHI: The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has begun the process to issue a notification for land pooling for the highly anticipated Phase III of Infopark. GCDA plans to acquire approximately 1,000 acres to establish a new campus spanning 300 acres in the Kizhakkambalam and Kunnathunadu villages. This initiative will mark Kerala’s first land pooling project. Last year, the government tasked GCDA with overseeing the land pooling process. Since then, GCDA has engaged in discussions with Infopark, conducted site inspections, and worked to identify suitable land. However, technical challenges arose as the identified lands were outside GCDA’s jurisdiction. As a…