After three-year delay, Kerala finally inks Smart City lease

The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily: "Kochi • Kerala yesterday logged on to the seamless IT and IT-enabled services growth here yesterday, joining hands with Dubai-based Technology and Media Free Zone Authority to set up SmartCity, an integrated township for knowledge-based industries. Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan switched on an acrylic display, marking the stone-laying for the $350m Smart City with a built-up 8.8m sq feet on a land stretch of 1.07m sq metres. Witnessing the event were Smart City executive director Fareed Abdul Rahman and director (marketing) Jazia Mohammed and Kerala Ministers S Sarma, C Divakaran, Mons Joseph and N K Premachandran However, the absence of Tecom Investments chairman, Ahmad Bin Byat, who also chairs SmartCity, and Kerala Opposition leader Oommen Chandy, dampened the show."

IT major Infosys Technologies plans to invest 3.6 billion in Kerala

India's IT major Infosys Technologies Ltd Saturday began construction of its first campus in Kerala, apart from a leases facility here, with plans to invest Rs.3.06 billion (nearly $75 million) for expansion in the state. The company wants to allow a capacity to seat 1,500 employees.

Infosys co-founder and board member K. Dinesh said: "We have plans to invest Rs.306 crore and set up a state-of-the-art campus, which would include facilities for work and recreation for our employees. We expect to create 8,000 seats at this centre over the next few years."

The firm has been operating in the state out of a leased facility in the Techno park campus since 2004

With the completion of its own new campus coming up near Technopark, Infosys will have two full-fledged operations in the city.

“This development centre has a world-class work environment designed to enhance productivity and efficiency. Infosys has also leased 40,000 sq. ft. of space in the Thejaswini Block at Technopark for expansion,” Infosys said.

V. S. Achuthanandan, the chief minister of Kerala said, “Kerala is emerging as a key IT destination in south India. Infosys ramping up its presence in our state is a reaffirmation of this fact. The magnitude of Infosys’ investment in its development centre demonstrates its long-term commitment towards Kerala and speaks volumes about the world-class facilities on offer here for its employees.”

Engineering Colleges in Kerala

1. Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sankar
Nagar, Kalady-683 574. Ph: 0484-2460487, 2463825;
Fax: 0484-2466878

2. Al-Ameen Engineering College, Shornur, Palakkad

3. Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Koovapally, Kanjirapally,
Kottayam-686 507. Ph: 04828-2802665, 2803063; Fax:
04828-2804491

4. Amrita Institute of Tech. & Science, Amritapuri, Vallickavu,
Clappana PO, Kollam-690 525. Ph: 0476-2896318, 2896328,
2898318; Fax: 0476-2896178; E-mail: aitec@amritapuri.org;
URL: www.amrita.edu

5. AWH Engineering College, Pattayil Kunnu, Kuttika-ttoor
P.O., Kozhikode-673 008. Ph: 0495-2353999, 2352002; Fax:
0495-2352002

6. Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Lake View,
Muthupilakad, Sasthamcotta Kollam. Ph: 0476-2835000;
Fax: 0476-2835000

7. Carmel Engineering College, Koonamkara PO, Perunad,
Ranni, Pathanamthitta. Ph: 04735-541150, 540990; Fax:
04735-420372

8. Centre for Under-Graduate Studies in Engineering/School
of Engineering, Kalamaserry, Cochin

9. Co-operative Institute of Technology, Palayad Nada, Maniyar
PO, Vadakara, Kozhikode-673 530. Ph: 0496-2536125; Fax:
0496-2522680

10. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur-
680 651. Ph: 0487-2372861; Fax: 0487-2370388

11. College of Engineering , Thiruvananthapuram-695 016. Ph:
0471-2598370; Fax: 0471-2598370

12. College of Engineering, Adoor, P.O, Pathanamthitta-691 523.
Ph: 04734-424078; Fax: 04734-428372

13. College of Engineering, Attingal

14. College of Engineering, Chengannur. Alappuzha-689 121.
Ph: 0479-2454125, 2450435; Fax: 0479-2451424

15. College of Engineering, Kallooppara P.O., Pathanamthitta-
689 603. Ph: 0469-677890; Fax: 0469-677890

16. College of Engineering, Karunagappally, Kollam-690 518.
Ph: 0476-2627242; Fax: 0476-2627242

17. College of Engineering, Kidangoor, South P.O., Kottayam-
686 583. Ph: 04822-255056; Fax: 04822-257656

18. College of Engineering, Kottarakkara

19. College of Engineering, Kundalai, Munnar-685 612. Ph:
04865-230606; Fax: 04865-232106

20. College of Engineering, Manassery PO, Mukkom (Via), Kozhikode-
673 602. Ph: 0495-2720466; Fax: 0495-295395

21. College of Engineering, Pallipuram

22. College of Engineering, Perumon, KGP Buildings, Ambalamukku,
Kundara, Kollam-691 501. Ph: 0474-2526717; Fax:
0474-2525636

23. College of Engineering, Poonjar, Thekkekkara, Kottayam-
686 582. Ph: 04822-275420; Fax: 04822-272301

24. College of Engineering, Thalasserry, Eranholi PO, Kannur-
670 107. Ph: 0490-2344749; Fax: 0490-2344749

25. College of Engineering, Thrikkarippur, Cheemeni PO. Cheruvathur,
Kasargode. Ph: 0499-2750377; Fax: 0499-2750750

26. Federal Institute of Science & Tech. Angamaly, Hormis
Nagar, Mookkannoor PO., Ernakulam. Ph: 0484-2628646,
2624646; Fax: 0484-2628646

27. Government College of Engineering, Parassini-kkadavu P.O,
Mangattuparamba, Kannur-670 563. Ph: 0497-2780226; Fax:
0497-2780227

28. Government Engineering College, Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram-
695 037. Ph: 0471-2300485; Fax: 0471-2300484

29. Government Engineering College, Kerala Govt. Polytechnic
Campus, West Hill P.O, Kozhikode-673 005. Ph: 0495-
2383220; Fax: 0495-2383210

30. Government Engineering College, Mananthavady, Nalloornada
PO., Wayanad-670 645. Ph: 0493-2541267; Fax:
0493-2541250

31. Government Engineering College, Painavu, Idukki-685 603.
Ph: 04862-2233250; Fax: 04862-2232477

32. Government Engineering College, Ramavarma-puram, Thrissur-
680 009. Ph: 0487-2334144; Fax: 0487-2334590

33. Government Engineering College, Sree Krishna-puram,
Palakkad-679 513. Ph: 0492-660350; Fax: 0492-660565

34. IES College of Engineering, Chittilappilly, Thrissur

35. Ilahia College of Engineering & Tech. Mulavoor PO., Muvattupuzha-
686 673. Ph: 0485-2549145; Fax: 0485-2835133

36. Institute of Engineering & Technology, Calicut University
Campus, Tenhipalam, Malappuram

37. Jyothi Engineering College, Cheruthuruthy, Vetti-kkatiri PO,
Thrissur. Ph: 0488-2473298, 2472423

38. Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering
and Technology, Tavanoor, Kuttippuram, Malappuram-679
573. Ph: 0494-2686214/; Fax: 0494-2686009

39. KMEA Engineering College, P.K. Kunjala Nagar, Edathala,
Alwaye. Ph: 0484-2681974

40. LBS College of Engineering, Povval, Muliyar P.O. Kasargod-
671 542. Ph: 0499-2450290; Fax: 0499-2450400

41. LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Poojappura,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 012. Ph: 0471-2343395; Fax:
0471-2337055

42. Lourdes Matha College of Science & Tech. Orient Properties,
Opp. Kalampara Ashram, Kuttichal PO. Thiruvananthapuram,
Ph:0471-2853546; Fax: 0471-2853550

43. Mangalam College of Engineering, Ettumanoor East, Kottayam-
686 631. Ph: 0481-2537053

44. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kotha-mangalam-
686 666. Ph: 0485-2822363; Fax: 0485-2823383

45. Mar Baselios College of Engineering & Tech. Nalan-chira,
Thiruvananthapuram. Ph: 0471-2545868, 2545869; Fax:
0471-2545868

46. Mar Baselious Christian College of Engineering & Technology.
Malankara Church Estate, Puthupara, Pallikunnu, Peermedu,
Idukki. Ph: 04869-2333571; Fax: 04869-2333572

47. Mariyan Engineering College, Menamkulam, Kazhakuttam,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 582. Ph: 0471-418413; Fax: 0471-
320367

48. MEA Engineering College, Chemmaniyod Desam, Melattoor
Village, Chemmaniyod PO. Ph: 04933-226420

49. MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram, Thrikkanapuram
P.O., Malappuram District-679 573.
Ph: 0494-2608081/2608987; Fax: 0494-2608081;
E-mail: info@mesengg.com

50. Met’s School of Engineering, Mala Education Trust, Kuruvillassery
PO, Thrissur. Ph: 0488-2897337, 2890672; Fax:
0488-2890947, 2890948

51. MG College of Engineering, Thiruvallom, Thiru-vananthapuram

52. Model Engineering College, BMC PO, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam-
682 021. Ph: 0484-2425370; Fax: 0484-2425379

53. Mohandas College of Engg. & Tech. Anad PO, Nedumangad,
Thiruvananthapuram. Ph: 0471-2813039; Fax: 0471-
2331861

54. Mount Zion College of Engineering, Kadamanitta P.O.,
Pathanamthitta-689 649. Ph: 04735-545325

55. Musaliar College of Engineering & Tech. Kumbazha,
Pathanamthitta-689 649. Ph: 04733-301702; Fax: 04733-
301702

56. Muslim Association College of Engineering, Venjaramoodu,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 607

57. Nehru College of Engg. & Research Centre, Pampadi,
Tiruvillawamala, Thirussur. Ph: 0488-2482070; Fax: 0488-
2482070

58. NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad-678 008. Ph: 0491-
2555255; Fax: 0491-2555900

59. PA Aziz College of Engineering & Technology, Karakulam,
Thiruvananthapuram

60. Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Rajagiri
Valley, Kakkanad PO. Cochin-682 030. Ph: 0484-2427835;
Fax: 0484-2532862

61. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (Government), Velloor
P.O., Pampady, Kottayam-686 501. Ph: 0481-2507763; Fax:
0481-2506153

62. Royal College of Engineering & Technology, Akkikkavu,
Thrissur

63. Sahrdaya College of Science & Tech. Kodakara PO, Thrissur-
680 684. Ph: 0488-2723372, 2722836; Fax: 0488-2825050

64. SAINT Gits College of Engineering, Pathamuttom PO, Kottayam-
686 532. Ph: 91 481-2584330, 2300365; Fax: 91-481
2300365; E-mail: saintgits@sify.com

65. Sarabhai Institute of Science & Technology, Kattakkada,
Nedumangad

66. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Vidhya Nagar,
Paduvapuram PO, Karukutty, Ernakulam-683 582. Ph:
0484-2558502; Fax: 0484-2450330, 2540482

67. Shahul Hameed Memmorial Engineering College, Alameed
Estate, Palippara PO, Kadakkal, Kollam, Ph: 0474-2422954;
Fax: 0474-2463115

68. SN Mangalam Institute of Management & Technology,
Moothakunnuam

69. Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Pattoor PO, Padanilam,
Noornad, Alappuzha. Ph: 0479-2388080, 2386250;
Fax: 0479-2388081

70. Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Enginering, Kolancherry,
Ernakulam. Ph: 0484-2762541; Fax: 0484-2592663
71. Sri Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Pappanamcode,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 018. Ph: 0471-2490572, Fax:
0471-2493920

72. St. Joseph’s College of Engg. & Tech. Choondacherry PO,
Bharanamganam, Palai. Ph: 04822-237990; Fax: 04822-
211379

73. Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering, Karickode,
Kollam-691 005. Ph: 0474-2712022, 2712024; Fax: 0474-
2712023

74. TKM Institute of Technology, Musaliar Hills, Ezhukone,
Karuvelil PO., Kollam-691 505. Ph: 0474-2482833; Fax:
0474-2483527

75. TOCH Institute of Science & Tech. Arakkunnam PO, Mulanthuruthu,
Ernakulam-682 313. Ph: 0484-2304468; Fax:
0484-2303686

76. Travancore Engineering College, Ayoor, Kollam

77. University College of Engineering, Kerala University
Campus, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram-695 581. Ph:
0471-2417574; Fax: 0471-2307158

78. University College of Engineering, Muttom, Thodupuzha-
685 584. Ph: 04862-2226300; Fax: 04862-2226300

79. Veda Vyasa Institute of Tech, Ponnempadam, Malappuram

80. Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Thrissur

81. Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Chemperi PO-670 632.
Ph: 0498-212329, 344766; Fax: 0498-341058

82. Vishwa Jyothi College of Engineering & Technology, Vazhakulam,
Ernakulam-686 670. Ph: 0485-2821625, 2862752;
Fax: 0485-2262211

83. Younus College of Engineering & Tech. Pallimukku, Vadakkevila
PO, Kollam-691 010. Ph: 0474-719131; Fax: 0474-
719435

Eligibility: Pass in the PDC examination of Kerala/Calicut/
Kannur/Mahatma Gandhi University or an equivalent examination
with 50% marks in Maths. and 50% in aggregate of Maths, Physics
and Chemistry (45% for the Backward Classes). Diploma holders
securing 50% of marks are eligible.
Age: Candidate should have completed 17 years of age on 31st
December of year of admission.