THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Group of Technology Companies (GTech), the industry body of the software companies of Kerala, welcomed the agreement reached between the Government of Kerala and the representatives of the Tecom Investments to fast-track the implementation of the Smart City project. The new agreement not only increases the viability of the Smart City Project but also promotes the general services sector. It is equally encouraging to note that clear-cut milestones - opening of the Smart City office by August 31, concept master plan within a month thereafter and commencement of work by October 31 have been spelt out, said a press note issued by the GTech here on Friday. ‘’The IT industry offers huge employment opportunities with attractive remuneration. If encouraged to grow, the IT industry has the potential to dramatically transform the socio-economic landscape of Kerala. The Smart City project would be a significant step in this direction,’’ said V K Mathews, chairman of GTech and executive chairman, IBS Group. The decision of the government to convert Smart City into an industrial township under the services SEZ of the Government of India would provide an enabling ecosystem for the growth of IT and general services activities in the state. The conversion of smart city into a multi-service SEZ using the extra four acres of KINFRA land should be viewed by TECOM as an opportunity to build a self-sustained township in the region. This township should not only concentrate on apartments but also should cover the civic and social infrastructural aspects such as education, waste management, sewage treatment and drinking water for the region,’’ said Anoop P Ambika, secretary, GTech.
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