Kerala State IT Infrastructure (KSITIL) has issued a work order to Ircon International for the construction of a Dedicated Rural Industrial Park in the Thiruvananthapuram district. 

This initiative marks a significant step by the Government of Kerala towards enhancing rural industrial infrastructure in the state. By engaging Ircon International, a central public sector enterprise with extensive experience in infrastructure development, the state is aiming to foster regional economic growth and provide sustainable employment opportunities in rural areas. The total value of the contract stands at Rs 187.08 crore and the project is scheduled to be completed within a period of 30 months. 

The Dedicated Rural Industrial Park is intended to promote inclusive industrial development by enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups to access well-planned, technology-enabled infrastructure outside urban centers. This aligns with Kerala’s broader vision of decentralised growth and innovation-driven rural empowerment.