Summary:
Kochi, Feb 24 (PTI) In a major step to fuel the development of IT sector in Kerala, the Geo group announced construction of a 12-storied building at the Infopark here, with an investment of Rs 160 crore.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the building, which will come up adjacent to the World Trade Centre in the Infopark, was held on Wednesday.
Kerala IT Parks CEO John M Thomas, Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) Chairman, Chandran Pillai, Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park CEO, Ambili T B, Geo Group Project Coordinator and Legal Advisor Adv.
Rajan Banerjee, V Guard Chairman Joseph Chittilappilly and Principle Architect K C George were also present during the ceremony.
Geo Group Chairman N V George said the construction will begin on March 7 and the first tower among the three, built in the Special Economic Zone will be completed in 30 months.
"The project once completed will open doors to 5,000 to 6,000 direct and 10,000-12,000 indirect job opportunities.