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Kerala Issues ₹1,100 Crore Tender for Palakkad Smart City Infrastructure

The first-phase EPC tender targets the development of 1,400 acres in four years under the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor.

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Overview

  • The Kerala government has invited bids for an EPC contract worth ₹1,100 crore to develop infrastructure in the Puthussery Central and Kannambra areas of Palakkad Smart City.
  • The project spans 1,400 acres and includes roads, drainage, bridges, water supply, firefighting systems, sewer lines, and treatment plants.
  • The Kerala Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Ltd. (KICDC), a 50:50 SPV between Kerala and the Centre, is overseeing implementation.
  • The master plan and Detailed Project Report (DPR) are complete, with phased land acquisitions and equity contributions supporting progress.
  • Upcoming tenders will focus on the Integrated Command and Control Centre, landscaping, and ICT facilities.