Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson reviewed the progress of the SmartCity Kochi project here on Saturday ahead of its official inauguration on February 20.
Senior government officials and company representatives participated in the meeting.
Baju George, CEO of SmartCity Kochi, said Mohammed Al Gergawi, UAE’s Minister for Cabinet Affairs; Ahmad Bin Bayat, vice chairman of Dubai Holding; Chief Minister Oommen Chandy; Opposition Leader V.S. Achuthanandan; and Industries Minister P K. Kunhalikutty would attend the inaugural ceremony scheduled at 11 a.m. on February 20.
Mr. George said the Chief Secretary had directed the officials to ensure the timely handing over of nearly four acres belonging to the Kerala State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra) for the SmartCity project. The SmartCity authorities also urged the government to speed up work on enhancing road connectivity to the project site.