The Kerala Government has sanctioned Rs 158.68 crore for various development projects in Kochi.

Of the total, Rs 40 crore has been allocated for renovation of the North rail overbridge, Rs 12.5 crore for development of the M G Road stretch from Madhava Pharmacy junction to Thevara, Rs 30.12 crore for development of the stretch between North rail overbridge to Madhava Pharmacy junction on Banerjee Road, and Rs 38.64 crore for broadening of the stretch between Jose junction and South railway Station.

Also, a sum of Rs 37.42 crore has been approved for construction of an overbridge near Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus stand and for the development and widening of Salim Rajan road and Mullassery canal road.

DMRC is likely to execute these projects as part of the proposed Kochi metro rail project.

It has been asked to prepare DPR and submit them to various departments concerned with the projects. The District Collector has been made in-charge of land acquisition for the projects.