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Ernakulam
| Geographic co-ordinates | 10° 0' North Latitude & 76° 19' 48" East Longitude |
| Area | 2,950 Km2 |
| District Headquarters | Kochi |
| Population | 32,79,860 |
| Population Density | 1069 persons per Km2 |
| Sex Ratio | 1028 females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 95.68% |
| Nearest Airport | Cochin International Airport |
| Centres of Excellence | Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), National Institute of Oceanography (Regional Centre), Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute,National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology & Training, Infopark,Cochin Special Economic Zone, Spices Board, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Coconut Development Board, Coir Board |
Industry & Economy
- Kochi, one of the fastest-growing Tier-2 metro cities in India, is widely referred to as the ‘commercial capital’ of Kerala. Availability of electricity, fresh water, long coastline, backwaters, good banking facilities, presence of a major sea port and airport, International Container Transshipment Terminal etc., are some of the factors, which accelerate the industrial growth in this district.
- The district contributes the highest portion, 14.47%, of Kerala’s GDP. Construction and manufacturing combined, contributes 37% and trade, tourism and hospitality together provides another 20%. Major business sectors include construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, transportation/shipping, seafood and spices exports, chemical industries, Information technology, tourism, health services, and banking.
- Various technology and industrial campuses including the government promoted Infopark, Cochin Special Economic Zone, KINFRA Export Promotion Industrial Park, KINFRA Food Park, Rubber Park, Irapuram, Industrial Parks promoted by District Industries Centre etc, operate in the outskirts of the city. Industrial Development Area at Eloor is the largest industrial belt in Kerala, with more than 250 industries manufacturing a range of products including chemical and petrochemical products, pesticides, rare earth elements, rubber processing chemicals, fertilisers, and chromium compounds, and leather products.
- Tourism is one of the strongest drivers of the local economy, ranks first in the total number of domestic tourists visiting Kerala. The tourist enclave at Fort Kochi and presence of several historical monuments, museums etc, as well as natural attractions like the Vembanad lake and the backwaters attract large number of tourists to the city. Presence of several leading hospitality brands have been a major source of employment for locals. The Kochi Port is one of the leading ports where international cruisers call on regularly. The city has the first marina facility in the country - Kochi Marina - which attracts large number of yacht-totters.
Investment Opportunities
- IT & IT Enabled Services
- Software Development
- Business Process Outsourcing
- Knowledge Process Outsourcing
- Software Training Centres
- Tourism
- Medical Tourism/ Ayurveda
- Hotels & Hospitality
- Tours & Travels
- Way side amenities
- Cruise Tourism
- Biotechnology
- R & D centres, Drug discovery, Tissue Culture
- Life Sciences, Medical devices, Pharmaceuticals
- Education & Training centres
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing Units
- Electronics Hardware Units
- Gem & Jewellery
- Engineering Industries
- Other Sectors
- Natural Gas based projects
- Logistics & Warehousing
Key Projects
- International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT),Vallarpadam
- Smart City, Kakkanad
- LNG Terminal
- Electronics Hardware Park
- Port-based Special Economic Zone
- Metro Rail Project
- Oceanarium Project
- City Gas Distribution
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