KOCHI: As part of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (KBIC) project, plans are afoot to develop a node for the non-manufacturing sector at Ayyampuzha and develop the area in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner.
Global City (GIFT), an early-bird project under the upcoming industrial corridor, is envisioned to be a prominent economic growth centre.
GIFT is expected to be a knowledge and financial centre that will attract local and international organisations with expertise other relevant sectors. It will house commercial organisations, financial centre, multi-tenanted offices, incubation and innovation centres. GIFT will also include the hospitality sector. The project has been envisaged in a way that all the international benchmarks in terms of infrastructure and services will be met once completed.
“The vision of the project is to develop the area as a centre of economic growth and employment without any polluting industry or activity,” said Alkesh Kumar Sharma, additional chief secretary, Special Projects.