Trivandrum IT Expo

1. FOR DISCUSSION Trivandrum IT Expo Proposal Presentation Thiruvananthapuram Development Front

2. Event Brief • Showcase Trivandrum and Kerala, as top IT destinations to international and Indian investors in terms of its: • IT infrastructure – centered around Technopark • Human resources • Attractiveness as a tourism and medical tourism destination • IT track record • Provide a venue for Trivandrum based IT, ITES and hospitality vendors to interact with potential clients and partners • Showcase IT/ITES/Tourism to the general public, to increase their awareness and support. The focus will be on marketing Technopark Phase III as well as the forthcoming development of the Technocity project

3. Key Elements • CEO Conclave – A panel discussion on a key topic related to the IT industry in Kerala. Will involve CEOs of IT/ITES firms, NASSCOM and top State/Union officials • Seminars - conducted by experts in the IT field for Technopark employees, students and general public. At least one keynote speaker a day. • Investor Presentation - by Technopark, GoK and TATF/TDF • Exhibition for the General Public – by Technopark firms, GoK dept., PSUs etc as well as a guided tour of Technopark • Recruiter–College interaction – An opportunity for IT recruiters to interact with delegations from colleges in Kerala and South Tamilnadu, which form the resource base for IT/ITES in Trivandrum • The focus will be on: • Boosting visibility of Technopark/Trivandrum among IT investors • Increasing public awareness and support for the IT industry

4. Agencies Involved • Government of Kerala/ IT Department – will provide policy support, promotional support and if required, limited financial support. • Technopark – will be the nodal agency. It will provide the exhibition space, infrastructural support, working capital assistance as well as coordinate with various Technopark tenants. • Resident IT firms – will provide the bulk of exhibits as well as render key financial support • Infrastructure Service Providers – will be part of the audience as well as sponsors • TDF/TATF/CCDF/TCC – act as facilitating agencies. Provide organisational and knowledge based support. • Event Manager – Will manage Sponsorship, Publicity, event management and infrastructure

5. IT EXPO • Finalise Overall Event Plan • Select Event Manager (if required) • Initiate promotion campaign • Plan and arrange infrastructure • Continuous review of progress • Finalise Revenue Model and Expense Estimate • Invite participants • Sponsorship drive Action Steps and Timeline Nov 1 – 15 Nov 16 – Dec 15 Dec 15 – Jan 20 Jan 25, 26, 27

6. Requirements and Revenues • Major Requirements: • Infrastructure • Publicity and Promotion • Travel and hospitality expenses of delegates and guest speakers • Support services like security, event management etc • Revenue Models • Sponsorship – from Govt:, IT firms and IISPs who take up display space • Support from the local business community in terms of hospitality, travel etc

7. Technopark Expansion

8. CITY AREA TECHNOPARK IT CORRIDOR VIZHINJAM PORT SITE KOCHUVELI STATION AIRPORT KOVALAM Satellite Image of Area of Proposed IT Corridor – The Thick RED Line denotes the IT Corridor axis True Color LandSat 7 Imagery; Courtesy NASA Boundaries shown are only indicative

9. Photo Courtesy: Google Earth Technopark – All 3 Phases Satellite Photo (2003)

10. Photo Courtesy: Google Earth Technopark Phase I – Satellite Photo (2003)

11. Phase I and II – Existing Facilities • India’s First IT Park, established in the early ’90s • Currently the Third largest IT Park in Asia and all set to be the largest by 2007. • About 250 acres of lush green campus with over 1.5 million sq.ft. of built-up space. Additional 600,000 sq.ft due to be completed in Oct ’06 by Technopark • Business space spread over 6 buildings with power backup • Home to more than 100 companies including 4 CMM Level 5, 2 CMM Level 3 and 10 ISO 9001 companies • Currently over 11000 people work at technopark • Multinational tenants from the US, Germany, UK, Japan, Canada and France • Business Domains include Hardware, Telecom, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Insurance and ITES • technopark is assessed at CMMI Level 4 • Abundant OFC and satellite bandwidth • The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management – Kerala functions from within technopark Source: Technopark, ITMK

12. Phase I and II – Existing and Under-construction Facilities • Select Clients: • Infosys Technologies • Tata Consulting Services • US Technologies • Tata Elxsi • Allianz • McKinsey & Co • Ernst & Young • IBS • Toonz Animation • 600,000 sq.ft. Thejaswini to be added by 2006, will make technopark the largest IT park in Asia • An estimated20-25,000 peoplewill be working intechnopark by end-2007 • Infosys Technologies is building a Delivery Centre on 50 acres of land which will accommodate upto 12,000 personnel in 3 phases • TCS is completing construction of its 350,000 sq.ft. Global Training Centre and has acquired 25 acres of land for a Delivery Centre for upwards of 5000 personnel • US Technologies is building a 36 acre campus to accommodate 10,000 employees by 2008-9 • IBS is developing a 450,000 sq.ft. facility on a 5 acre plot • Leela Group is constructing a 450.000 sft IT building, due for completion in 2007 • IHC’s business hotel “Ginger” is coming up within technopark • The Asian School of Business has started functioning and will expand to a 15 acre campus by 2007 • Other projects include centres of Tata Elxsi and Dimensions Ltd, taking total space in Ph I&II to about 5 million sft Source: Technopark, ITMK

13. Phase III • 100 acres of land are being acquired for Phase III. Acquisition has been completed. • 30 acres allotted to Patni Computer Systems and about 5 acres to IIITM-K • Leading Indian builders, L&T Infocity and RK Raheja group, have asked for 30-40 acres of land each to develop IT Space. • Leading IT Co.s have expressed firm interest in setting up campuses in Phase III • Remaining 50 acres of land have to allocated among these investors • L&T Infocity should be allotted land at the earliest • L&T is a leading Indian IT space developer – built HiTec City in Hyderabad, sparking the IT boom in Andhra Pradesh. Also constructed TIDEL Park, Chennai and ITPL, Bangalore, both of which are considered landmark developments. • L&T’s IT Park in Technopark will be similar, with upto 2-3 million sft of space • It could employ over 20,000 people by 2009-10 in top Indian and Int’l IT firms • IT firms are often more attracted by ready-to-occupy space • technopark’s brand will benefit from L&T’s marketing expertise • Companies like Accenture which initially take up built-up space, may later expand to own campuses, in Technocity, boosting the IT industry in the State Source: Technopark, News agencies

14. Phase III • Handover of Phase III land to other investors to be completed by December. It should be ensured that SEZ status is already accorded to the area, in all respects. • 4-laning of the IT Corridor from Kazhakkoottam to Kovalam, under NHDP – III has to be completed at the earliest. • Connections to the city road system – consisting of the Trivandrum City Road Improvement Project network and the proposed Outer Ring Road to be taken up on a priority basis • Technocity (technoparkPhase IV) - to be taken up on a priority basis • Technocity has the potential to create 100,000-150,000 direct IT jobs and make Trivandrum the fourth IT Hub in South India • technopark Phases I,II & III are already either full or reserved by investors • 500 acres of land have been earmarked with minimal displacement of people, these need to be acquired on a priority basis. Another 1000 acres of vacant land are available nearby. GoK can also acquire this area. • Indian investors like Mahindra Group, Reliance, DLF, Unitech, K Raheja Group etc can take up the project in Partnership with GoK Source: Technopark, News agencies

15. The Govt: of Kerala URGENTLY needs to - • Declare the IT Corridor and specify policy – GoK needs to give substance to the concept by declaring it a special area and formulating specific policies for the Corridor • Create Land Bank – Land is currently available at relatively low prices and has comparatively low density of population in most areas. GoK should build up a land bank to the greatest extent possible. Selective waiver of TUDP restrictions should also be expedited for low environmental impact projects • Expedite development of International Airport – • GoK should take all steps to ensure that AAI takes up construction of the new International Terminal at the earliest and that construction time is minimized (to less than 18 months) • Expedited the acquisition of land for the Second Phase of expansion work • GoK should also invite as many domestic and international airlines as possible to commence operations from Trivandrum. Target atleast 2 million passengers in end - ‘07 • Widen and Develop NH Bypass – The Kazhakkoottam-Kovalam stretch of the NH-47 Bypass should be upgraded to a 6-lane stretch, landscaped and provided with modern road side lighting, traffic signals, roundabouts, signage and high mast lights GoK Commitment is Critical

16. The Govt: of Kerala URGENTLY needs to - • Expedite development of ICC –The Aakulam International Convention Centre complex must be developed at the earliest to act as the centre-piece of support facilities in the Corridor • Promote IT Corridor aggressively and invite Private Participation –The IT Corridor must become the centre-point of all promotion by GoK intended for IT/ITES firms. Private participation in developing the Corridor and the surrounding region must be sought. • Development of Eanchakkal Bus Terminal – The long distance bus terminal at Eanchakkal has to be expedited to improve the transportation along the Corridor. Expedite introduction of more buses and a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) later. • Improve access roads to IT Corridor – Access to the Corridor from the City is a critical requirement. Access roads other than the ones under TRDP should be taken up for widening. Phase Two of Road Development should be taken up to further improve access along outer ring roads. • Develop Kochuveli Station – The Kazhakoottam and Kochuveli satellite railway stations need to have their capacity expanded, number of train halts increased and the starting of an EMU service needs to be expedited. GoK Commitment is Critical

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