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Hell, Yeah! The Lowdown on Palakkad Industrial Smart City
Gist is, this Palakkad Industrial Smart City is a monstrous industrial development project in Kerala. It's part of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and seeks to revamp the industrial vibe in the region. Covering a staggering 1,710 acres across Pudussery Central, Pudussery West, and Kannambra, this bad boy's gonna shake things up.
What's the current sitch?The initial phase of infrastructure development has kicked off with a whopping ₹1,100 crore investment. This phase zeroes in on establishing a modern Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in the Puthussery Central and Kannambra zones. The project is in capable hands with the Kerala Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Ltd. (KICDC), a joint venture between the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) and the Kerala government.
Key features? We got 'em.The project includes crafting internal roads, drainage systems, bridges, water supply and firefighting systems, wastewater recycling units, a sewage treatment plant, and a power distribution network. Plus, there are lofty plans to build an Integrated Command and Control Centre, landscape the area, and develop other urban infrastructure as part of a broader Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract. Oh, and let's not forget the badass multi-modal connectivity this city's gonna offer – road, rail, and air! Boom! It's gonna be the industrial gateway to South India.
Economic and employment impact? Yep, it's gonna be a big deal too.This development project is expected to draw in top-notch investments, spawn regional employment, and breathe new life into the industrial scene in Kerala and the southern region of the country. Can't wait to see it come to life!
PS: The Union Government is all about democratizing access to cutting-edge Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities across India, with the Palakkad Industrial Smart City just one example. Keep an eye on this space, 'cause it's gonna be lit!
- The Palakkad Industrial Smart City, a significant part of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor, aims to stimulate innovation in the region by attracting investments worth ₹1,100 crores for its initial phase.
- As part of the project, an Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) will be established, focusing on infrastructure development, including modern urban facilities like internal roads, drainage systems, bridges, and a wastewater recycling unit.
- By offering multi-modal connectivity (road, rail, and air) and fostering a business environment conducive to both local and global investors, the Palakkad Industrial Smart City is poised to generate employment opportunities and invigorate the southern Indian industry.
- In line with the Union Government's goal of promoting Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities, the Palakkad Industrial Smart City is envisioned as a showcase of advanced technology integration within infrastructure projects, spearheading economic growth and job creation in the region.
