The Kerala Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (KICDC) is a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed with 50:50 equity partnership between Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA), the state-level body focused on industrial infrastructure development in Kerala and the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT), under the guidance of the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC).
KICDC’s primary mission is to accelerate industrial growth in Kerala by executing the Kochi Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (KBIC) project, which is designed to boost regional competitiveness, attract high-value investments, and promote innovation-led enterprises. At the heart of this strategy is the development of Integrated Manufacturing Clusters (IMCs) equipped with world-class infrastructure to facilitate ease of doing business and foster industrial excellence.
To create strong economic base with globally competitive environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure to activate local commerce, enhance foreign investments and attain sustainable development.
The Government of India has envisaged the development of Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) to achieve accelerated development and regional industry agglomeration in the state of Kerala through the extension of the CBIC to Kochi via Coimbatore (KBIC) – Kochi Bangalore Industrial Corridor. The Kerala Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (KICDC), a special purpose company, has been entrusted with the implementation of the KBIC project in the state of Kerala.
The programme envisages development of infrastructure linkages like pioneer plants, housing, assured water supply, high-capacity transportation and logistics facilities as well as softer interventions like skill development programme for employment of the local populace.
SR.NO. | NAME | DESIGNATION |
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1 |
Shri. A. P. M. Mohammed Hanish IAS Principal Secretary- Industries, Sports, Youth Affairs & Revenue (WAQF department) |
Chairman |
2 |
Shri. Keshvendra Kumar IAS Secretary (Finance Expenditure) Govt of Kerala |
Director |
3 |
Shri. Santhosh Koshy Thomas Managing Director, Kerala Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited(KINFRA) |
Managing Director |
4 |
Shri. Ajay Sharma Project Management Expert, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) |
Director |
5 |
Smt. Jeeniva Mahapatra Assistant General Manager (Urban & Regional Planning), National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) |
Director |
6 |
Shri Rohit Upadhyay Senior Manager (Infrastructure development) National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited |
Director |