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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Eloor turns old dumping yard into sports ground
Kochi: Eloor municipality is all set to inaugurate its first-ever sports ground, a milestone that marks the transformation of Kuzhikandam—from a polluted dumping site into a vibrant public space. The newly constructed turf ground stands on the site of the municipality's former waste dumping yard, which served as the main waste disposal area until years, Kuzhikandam was known for environmental degradation and faced strong protests from residents against the unscientific waste disposal. Many agitations resulted in police cases against locals. The turning point came in 2015, when the municipal council shut down the dumping yard and introduced scientific waste management reform helped Eloor achieve self-sufficiency in waste treatment, eventually earning it recognition as one of Kerala's model municipalities in solid waste management. In 2021, with P. Rajeev taking charge as the Minister for Law, Industries, and Coir and MLA of Kalamassery, the redevelopment of Kuzhikandam was taken up under the Ambedkar Gramam project."As part of the project, a modern turf groundt was built at a cost of Rs 60 lakh, along with a children's park. The ground will be open daily from 6–8 am and 4–9pm," said municipality chairman AD Rajeev will inaugurate the facility at 5pm on Monday.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Keltron, C-MET join hands to launch sensor-manufacturing hub in Thrissur
In a major boost to Kerala's electronics manufacturing sector, a Sensor Manufacturing Common Facility Centre is set to come up at Mulangunnathukavu in Thrissur district. The project is a collaborative effort between Keltron and C-MET (Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology), functioning under the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT. Industries Minister P. Rajeev has confirmed the development, following a meeting with S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT. The new centre will be developed on land currently owned by Keltron. As part of the plan, 12.19 acres of Keltron's land—some of which is under liquidation—will be reclaimed and repurposed for the project. The State will seek approval from the High Court to proceed with the land acquisition. Project blueprint Of the total land, 5 acres will be transferred to the Union Ministry for the expansion of C-MET, while the remaining 7 acres will be used to establish the sensor manufacturing facility. Keltron has prepared the project blueprint based on a detailed proposal submitted by C-MET. The facility is envisioned as a hub for sensor innovation, including an incubation centre for sensor technologies, development of sensor-integrated chips, and the production of key electronic components. 'This is a strategic step in transforming the State into a hub for advanced manufacturing. The proposed centre will promote technology-based industrial development,' the Minister said.
