Letter to MoEF for Environmental Clearance of the Vizhinjam ProjectAjay Prasad
The document provides a detailed response to 11 allegations made by complainants opposing the Vizhinjam deep-water port project in Kerala, India. It argues that the allegations are baseless and intended to mislead. The key points made are that the project will have minimal environmental impacts, will generate significant economic benefits for Kerala and India by improving trade and industrialization, and that the temporary impacts on some local livelihoods and businesses are outweighed by the long-term economic opportunities created by the project. It is requested that environmental clearance be granted for the project.
Letter to MoEF for Environmental Clearance of the Vizhinjam ProjectAjay Prasad
The document provides a detailed response to 11 allegations made by complainants opposing the Vizhinjam deep-water port project in Kerala, India. It argues that the allegations are baseless and intended to mislead. The key points made are that the project will have minimal environmental impacts, will generate significant economic benefits for Kerala and India by improving trade and industrialization, and that the temporary impacts on some local livelihoods and businesses are outweighed by the long-term economic opportunities created by the project. It is requested that environmental clearance be granted for the project.
Trivandrum master plan draft comments 060213Ajay Prasad
The document provides a review and suggested improvements to the draft Master Plan for Trivandrum. Key suggestions include:
1) Expanding the geographic scope of the plan to cover the entire Trivandrum Metropolitan Area rather than just the Corporation area to better guide development across the larger region.
2) Focusing density incentives along major transportation corridors and economic hubs to promote transit-oriented and compact development rather than a purely concentric density model.
3) Developing a comprehensive multi-modal mass transit network for the metro area including expanding the proposed monorail system to additional routes and improving commuter rail.
Vizhinjam way forward Sep 7 2012 abbridgedAjay Prasad
This document discusses plans to revise the market study and master plan for the Vizhinjam Deep Water Port Project in India to realize its full potential. Key points discussed include:
1) The current market study underestimates the project's potential and does not adequately consider factors like strategic location, ability to handle large ships, and potential for a transshipment hub or industries like shipbuilding.
2) A revised study should evaluate opportunities like attracting major shipping lines, developing an LNG terminal, and establishing special economic zones to drive cargo volumes.
3) For the project to succeed as a world-class port, it must leverage its strategic location, ability to accommodate large ships, competitive operating
This document discusses plans to revise and expand the Vizhinjam Deep Water Port Project in India. Key points include:
1) The current market study underestimates the project's potential and does not factor in benefits like its strategic location and ability to handle large ships.
2) A revised study will consider additional traffic drivers like cost savings from large ships and positioning Vizhinjam as India's primary port for large vessels.
3) Vizhinjam has advantages as a world-class port due to its strategic location, ability to handle large ships, competitive operating costs, and access to a large hinterland in South India.
4) Modifications to the master plan and expanded
The document proposes establishing a Knowledge City in Trivandrum, Kerala to promote the knowledge economy. It outlines that the knowledge economy is the fastest growing global segment and knowledge cities benefit from clustering effects. Trivandrum is identified as the best location in Kerala due to its unique knowledge ecosystem of institutions, status as the largest city, and infrastructure. The proposed Knowledge City would integrate existing nodes like research parks with new areas for housing, education, production, and transportation to create synergies across the knowledge sector and drive economic growth.
This document summarizes the evolution of the cruise industry from its origins in cargo and passenger shipping to the modern cruise industry. Early passenger ships focused on transporting mail and cargo but began adding amenities for passengers in the 1800s. Steamships dominated the transatlantic passenger market in the 1830s. By the late 1800s, ships were catering solely to passengers and adding entertainment. Germany led in developing large "superliner" cruise ships in the early 1900s that aimed to minimize the discomfort of ocean travel through elegant accommodations and activities. The modern cruise industry emerged from these passenger shipping origins.
The document proposes a monorail system for Trivandrum, Kerala to address traffic issues. It discusses monorail technology, advantages for Trivandrum including affordable cost and minimal land use. A market study identifies potential routes connecting major business hubs and residential areas. A phased project plan from 2010-2020 is proposed, with the first phase connecting Vikas Bhavan to Technopark. Financing options including PPP models are suggested. Next steps include a feasibility study and detailed project report to start Phase I construction by mid-2010.
A Strategy to Develop IT/ITES Infrastructure in KeralaAjay Prasad
The Trivandrum Development Front has suggested a new, comprehensive and time bound strategy to develop infrastructure for the IT/ITES industry in Kerala to the State Government.
Trivandrum Capital Region Knowledge IndustriesAjay Prasad
The presentation discusses the future developments of the Knowledge Sector in the Trivandrum Capital Region and the resulting demand for social amenities in the region till 2020.
This June 2006 presentation was designed to present the idea of an Information Technology Corridor in Trivandrum, India to the State Government by the Trivandrum Development Front, a developmental NGO