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The French Trade Commissioner Mr Jean-Louis Poli visited Technopark on 26th September 2007 as part of his two-day visit to Kerala. He had a meeting with CEO and officials of Technopark, Mr. Radhakrishnan Nair, CEO, made a brief presentation on the overall business climate in Kerala, particularly with reference to the IT and ITES industry in the State and the investment friendly initiatives of the State Government, the facilities in Technopark and the immense opportunities available for private sector with the new projects like Technocity

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Port for south Asia will be ready in a span of 2-3 years.

Vizhinjam box terminal tender draws 28 firms so far
Posted on 02-10-2007
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 As many as 28 companies have so far bought the request for proposal (RFP) in response to the fresh tender floated by the Kerala Government for developing the proposed international container transshipment terminal at Vizhinjam, near here.

Foreign cos

Six foreign companies are among those which have bought RFP and they include Maersk, Singapore Port Authority, Marubeni Shipping Company of Japan and Dredging International of Belgium, according to official sources.

Indian firms

The Indian firms include Reliance, Zoom Developers, L&T, Gammon India, BPL India, Jupiter Capital, Nagarjuna Group and Mehtas (both based in Hyderabad). Of them, Mumbai-based Zoom Developers, in a consortium arrangement with two Chinese companies, and Gammon India were the two companies left in the last leg of the race for contract when the tender was floated last time.

Though the consortium led by Zoom Developers subsequently won the tender, the contract could not be finalised for want of security clearance from the Centre. This necessitated floating of the fresh tender. The last date for submitting the bids is October 31.

The terminal is being implemented in three phases at a total outlay of Rs 5,348 crore. The work on the first phase, costing Rs 2,390 crore, is slated to begin some time next year after finalising the contract.

Meanwhile, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL), formed by the State Government to facilitate the implementation of the container terminal, has started the preliminary work on putting in place the basic infrastructure for the project such as rail and road connectivity, electricity and water supply. The total cost of the work is estimated around Rs 80 crore.

VISL has entered into an agreement with Kerala Water Authority (KWA) for supply of water to the project area and is in discussions with the Kerala State Electricity Board to ensure electricity supply. It has also entrusted RITES to carry out a study on providing road and rail connectivity for the project.

[Sathyalal]

It is funny to see Dubai Ports in the fray. They have already got a contract for a port in Kerala. Without laying a single stone there, why are they competing for Vizhinjam? I heard that their motive is to delay the Kerala projects after winning the contracts.They are already doing it for vallarpadom siting lot of excuses. This is just to avoid the competition to their major revenue areas. I guess we should not give Vizhinjam to them.

Reliance Industries has proposed to develop the Rs 4,500-crore (Rs 45 billion) Deepwater International Container Trans-shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam in Kerala.

The company has already submitted a proposal to the Kerala government in this regard.

Confirming this, sources close to the development said RIL's plan to develop the trans-shipment terminal was aimed at supplementing its Rs 25,000-crore (Rs 250 billion) retail foray. If it gets the green signal, the company is likely to rope in an international operator to construct and operate the terminal.

While RIL executives declined to comment on the issue, Kerala government officials said, "it's premature to offer a comment."

The Vizhinjam terminal, a deep-draught port and trans-shipment hub, would help RIL integrate the supply chain and logistics requirements of its retail initiatives, as well as its special economic zones, the sources said.

The RIL proposal comes at a time when the Indian government has denied security clearance to Chinese firms -- Kaidi Electric Company and China Harbour Engineering Company -- which won the mandate for developing the port along with Mumbai-based Zoom Developers.

Apart from RIL, major shipping players, including Maersk, Port of Singapore Authority, Gammon India, and Dubai Ports World have evinced interest in the trans-shipment terminal.
"The Vizhinjam project is on the international shipping route close to the east-west shipping axis, with a natural depth of 20 metre, and close to the sea coast. This will substantially reduce the transportation costs of any company," industry analysts said.

http://in.rediff.com/money/2006/aug/18rel.htm

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With property prices overheating in the top eight 'A' grade realty markets (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Ahmedabad), 11 tier two cities have caught the attention of investors as future growth areas.

These cities are likely to witness a spate in construction activities and the shift from established markets to emerging locations has already begun.

Consultancy firm Ernst & Young in its recent city ranking exercise has identified 11 new markets categorised as 'B' cities, which hold maximum potential for investors.

In its latest survey Ernst & Young has named six cities including Surat, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Vishakhapatnam, Vadodara and Jaipur as the emerging cities. Close on the heels are Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Nashik, Indore and Ludhiana.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryP...w+destinations

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I have watched it. It will be shown tomorrow too.. Do not miss the oppertunity

Originally Posted by Sathyalal

The Ministry of Defence (Directorate of Public Relations), the Southern Air Command and Doordarshan, Thiruvananthapuram, have jointly produced a 26-minute documentary reflecting the history and detailing the future role of the SAC.

Doordarshan (Thiruvananthapuram) Assistant Director Sajan. G has directed the documentary.

The documentary traces the birth and evolution of the SAC, the youngest command of the IAF. It has been shot at various IAF bases including Sulur, Suryalanka, Car Nicobar, Mysore and Agati.

The documentary will be aired on Doordarshan on October 7 at 7.30 a.m.

Doordarshan Malayalam will air the documentary on October 7 at 8 p.m. and also on October 8 (Air Force Day) at 8 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/04/stor...0461820500.htm

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Near underpass

[venadu_king]

Originally Posted by Sathyalal

The French Trade Commissioner Mr Jean-Louis Poli visited Technopark on 26th September 2007 as part of his two-day visit to Kerala. He had a meeting with CEO and officials of Technopark, Mr. Radhakrishnan Nair, CEO, made a brief presentation on the overall business climate in Kerala, particularly with reference to the IT and ITES industry in the State and the investment friendly initiatives of the State Government, the facilities in Technopark and the immense opportunities available for private sector with the new projects like Technocity

The fist news abt Technocity came almost 2 years back. Till now no concreate step has happened apart from sime press notes/SSC/ssp formers saying its going in right direction. The some guys in Kochi and TVM who are there in form in fighting ecch other status IT hub of the status. They are holding placard of 250 acre smart city(delay city) and 500 acre infocity(a non-starter as of now). But these guys havnt noticed 12, 500 acre knowledge city coming up near Bangalore.!

DLF plans Rs 60000 cr project in Bangalore

NEW DELHI: The country’s largest real estate company DLF has bagged the project for developing Bidadi Knowledge City of Bangalore, spread over 9,178 acres, which will be three times the size of DLF City in Gurgaon.

To be positioned as New Bangalore, the project will entail an investment of over Rs 60,000 crores, which is believed to be the largest ever investment by any private sector company.

Sources in DLF said this project will be developed in a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Dubai-based firm Limitless Holdings, a sister company of Nakheel and part of the diversified Dubai World group.

They added that California-based architecture and design firm Calthorpe Associates have been appointed to prepare the master plan for the project. This new city would be developed based on the theme of ‘walk to work. The project will be developed at about 30km from Bangalore and 100km from Mysore.

Sources said the Konowledge City will have metro rail connection with Bangalore. They said there are proposals of metro stations and airports inside the township.

For better connectivity, Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority is planing a series of ring roads.

Bidadi Knowledge City will also have shopping malls, multiplexes and hotels.



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/B...ow/2421184.cms

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Originally Posted by Sathyalal

It is funny to see Dubai Ports in the fray. They have already got a contract for a port in Kerala. Without laying a single stone there, why are they competing for Vizhinjam? I heard that their motive is to delay the Kerala projects after winning the contracts.They are already doing it for vallarpadom siting lot of excuses.

Vizhinjam has lot of importance as its stategically located and a natural port. But i have simple queries abt the project...

1) What will be export potential of project? There are no industrial belts near this place. Neither TVM, Kollam or Kanykumari are industrially devloped. on mean time many industrial areas in TN like coimbatore, thirupur and then palakkadu in kerala nearer to kochi than any port. Kochi itself being industrial belt hyaving CSEZ and propsed puthvypin SEZ.

2) What will be import potential of project?
Once merchandise is arraived on port how its will be transported to other places as it lacks infrstructure? (TVM lacks well maintained road to connect to other industrial belts in the state and country.) Also whats the point in transporting the goods to TN when it has well developed ports.....

[Sathyalal]

Please post it in Bangalore Thread, which is more relevant. Regarding state IT hub, I do not know whether any debate is necessary by looking at the current numbers(both number of employees & exports). Yes I agree with you that it is no where in comparison to Bangalore. Acquiring 200 acres for technocity is in the last stages, the delays are due to most of our rulers and beurocrats. Mostly this will be executed by Emaar or DLF.
Still wonders why this appears in TVM thread not in any other thread..

Originally Posted by venadu_king

The fist news abt Technocity came almost 2 years back. Till now no concreate step has happened apart from sime press notes/SSC/ssp formers saying its going in right direction. The some guys in Kochi and TVM who are there in form in fighting ecch other status IT hub of the status. They are holding placard of 250 acre smart city(delay city) and 500 acre infocity(a non-starter as of now). But these guys havnt noticed 12, 500 acre knowledge city coming up near Bangalore.!

DLF plans Rs 60000 cr project in Bangalore

NEW DELHI: The country’s largest real estate company DLF has bagged the project for developing Bidadi Knowledge City of Bangalore, spread over 9,178 acres, which will be three times the size of DLF City in Gurgaon.

To be positioned as New Bangalore, the project will entail an investment of over Rs 60,000 crores, which is believed to be the largest ever investment by any private sector company.

Sources in DLF said this project will be developed in a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Dubai-based firm Limitless Holdings, a sister company of Nakheel and part of the diversified Dubai World group.

They added that California-based architecture and design firm Calthorpe Associates have been appointed to prepare the master plan for the project. This new city would be developed based on the theme of ‘walk to work. The project will be developed at about 30km from Bangalore and 100km from Mysore.

Sources said the Konowledge City will have metro rail connection with Bangalore. They said there are proposals of metro stations and airports inside the township.

For better connectivity, Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority is planing a series of ring roads.

Bidadi Knowledge City will also have shopping malls, multiplexes and hotels.



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/B...ow/2421184.cms

[venadu_king]

Originally Posted by Sathyalal

Please post it in Bangalore Thread, which is more relevant. Regarding state IT hub, I do not know whether any debate is necessary by looking at the current numbers(both number of employees & exports). Yes I agree with you that it is no where in comparison to Bangalore. Still wonders why this appears in TVM thread not in any other thread..

I agree this has to be thr in BLR thread. I thot its good idea to remind people
when these cats cries here in TVM and Kochi when in BLR tiger roars....!

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But still why in TVM thread which is less hyped? Why not in Kochi thread?

Originally Posted by venadu_king

I agree this has to be thr in BLR thread. I thot its good idea to remind people
when these cats cries here in TVM and Kochi when in BLR tiger roars....!

[venadu_king]

Originally Posted by Sathyalal

But still why in TVM thread which is less hyped? Why not in Kochi thread?

Last such hate comment has come in TVM thread...

Less Hyped...? could you please tell me the current status technocity, its promoter, detailed plan etc..?

[venadu_king]

Originally Posted by venadu_king

Vizhinjam has lot of importance as its stategically located and a natural port. But i have simple queries abt the project...

1) What will be export potential of project? There are no industrial belts near this place. Neither TVM, Kollam or Kanykumari are industrially devloped. on mean time many industrial areas in TN like coimbatore, thirupur and then palakkadu in kerala nearer to kochi than any port. Kochi itself being industrial belt hyaving CSEZ and propsed puthvypin SEZ.

2) What will be import potential of project?
Once merchandise is arraived on port how its will be transported to other places as it lacks infrstructure? (TVM lacks well maintained road to connect to other industrial belts in the state and country.) Also whats the point in transporting the goods to TN when it has well developed ports.....

This seems to be a never-cleared-doubts.....

[Sathyalal]

Please read news papers. and ask your self why firms including DPI are trying for it. Let them decide whether it is useful to them or not. Last time also the firms were ready for starting the work. You know how they were prevented from doing so. Most of the cargo journals describe this as future port of South Asia

Originally Posted by venadu_king

This seems to be a never-cleared-doubts.....

[Sathyalal]

Originally Posted by venadu_king

Last such hate comment has come in TVM thread...

Less Hyped...? could you please tell me the current status technocity, its promoter, detailed plan etc..?

Please show any data claimed in this forumn, you feel as a hype, not valid or without a news quote.