Smart City project: Kerala Government optimistic
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Government sees positive
signs in the official-level talks held here on Friday
with the Dubai Internet City (DIC)
for setting up the Smart City project at Kakkanad in
Kochi.
The discussion was based on conditions far different
from the ones agreed to during the time of the Oommen
Chandy Government, a top official told The Hindu
.
One new condition is that the Government will retain its
control over the Infopark already functioning at Kakkanad.
The DIC had wanted to take over the Infopark and make
it part of the proposed Smart City project. Another condition
is that the DIC will not be given exclusive rights to
develop Information Technology (IT) infrastructure
in the Kochi area as promised by the Oommen Chandy Government.
"It was an extremely fruitful discussion,"
Chief Minister's Principal Secretary Sheela Thomas told
presspersons after the talks that lasted more than eight
hours.
Executive Director of the DIC Fareed Abdul Rehman, who
led the team from Dubai, too expressed his satisfaction.
They did not go into the details of what was discussed.
According to sources, the Government assured the DIC that
it would receive all encouragement and support from the
State to make the Smart City project a success.
The Government promised the DIC all assistance normally
due to IT companies in the State. At the same time, the
Government would go ahead with its expansion plans for
Infopark. The land required for Smart City's future growth
would be acquired and given to it as and when requisitioned.
It can function as a private IT park with the Government's
full patronage. The Government will also help the Smart
City acquire Special Economic Zone status.
Courtesy : The Hindu
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