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The Infopark in Kochi, a prominent IT park in the state, is embarking on second phase of expansion, which will see the organization adding another 350 acres spread over Kochi, Alappuzha and Thrissur districts in a timeframe of 2 to 3 years.
An investment ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 750 crore is expected in developing the infrastructure during this expansion phase. As part of this expansion, Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on Monday laid the foundation stone for 5.5 lakh sq ft new IT building called Athulya at Infopark. The building is expected to be completed by 2010.
Achuthanandan said the software exports from Infopark have risen to Rs 400 crore in 2009 from Rs 76 crore three years ago. Apart from the existing 20 lakh sq ft. built-up area, another 22 lakh sq ft. is under construction, he said. The government is planning to acquire another 150 acres near the Infopark to accelerate the development in the next three years.
According to IT secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, the Infopark in Kochi will act as hub for three IT parks to be developed in the neighbouring districts of Thrissur and Alappuzha.. The IT park developed at over 30 acres in Koratty in Thrissur district will be ready for final launch by March this year.
The two IT parks that are coming in Alappuzha will be at Cherthala and Ambalapuzha. The government has already got the SEZ status for these two parks to be developed in 68 acres and 100 acres respectively. In the case of Ambalapuzha, the government is preparing the master plan for the project.
In all, with the completion of the expansion phase of Infopark, the total direct employment in Infopark Kochi would touch 1 lakh.
Similar expansion programmes are on in Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram. A Cyber Park is planned as a hub in Kozhikode, which will have, spokes in Kannur and Kasargod
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