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Vizhinjam International Seaport A Big Blessing to Kerala Tourism
Czarina's NRI Fest is Back With a Bang WTO All Set for Big Event-Splash
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The rain pattern in Kerala is split into two. There is the Southwest Monsoon called Edavappathy which comes in June, in the middle of the month of Edavam on the Malayalam Calendar. Then there is the Northeast Monsoon that comes in mid October. In the Malayalam calendar this month is called Thulam, which is why it gets the name Thulavarsham (meaning the ‘The Rains in Thulam’). The rain bearers come with speed to Kerala through the Western Ghats. It is a sight to watch the northeast winds entering the Kerala territory blessing the Keralites with constant downpour. This is one reason why monsoon season in Kerala boosts rejuvenation therapies for the people. The climate becomes cool and dust-free. This stimulates the body pores to get the maximum benefits out of herbal oils and therapy that ensures greater flexibility of muscles and agility in body. The art forms seen in Kerala require total control over each body nerve. The monsoon therapy through special oils works on the body of the artist making each muscle strong and supple. Splash-The 7th edition of this monsoon event is scheduled to be held on July 10th, 11th & 12th, 2015, in Wayanad, Kerala. Splash, is a joint venture by Kerala Tourism, Government of Kerala & the Wayanad Tourism Organisation. It is an annual calendar event in July, to showcase the numerous Tourist attractions & activities in Wayanad District. Well, the diners can have their say too! Metro Mart gives the foodies of city to vote and acknowledge the efforts made by experts in the culinary field who have rendered good food and dining experience. Metro Mart Food Awards 2015 is organized by Metro Mart magazine with The Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) Kerala Tourism, IHMCT Kovalam, KTDC and South Kerala Hotelier’s Forum as supporting partners. Mark August 15 & 16, 2015 in your calendar! Participate in the premiere award ceremony of this segment.
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Foreword
Rains are any day a welcome break in the hot and parched Indian summer. The monsoon pattern in Kerala isn’t all about constant pitter patter. It rains and then the sun shines. Some days it might rain constantly but sun does interrupt the raining Gods. Such is the twisty but interesting rain trend in Kerala!
Siji Nair Managing Editor & Director
Dear Readers,
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CONTENTS Volume 4 Issue 10 May 2015
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Vizhinjam International Seaport A Big Blessing to Kerala Tourism
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Steffi to bat for Ayurveda
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Vizhinjam Port Ambitious Project Realising Dreams
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WTO All Set for Big Event-Splash
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Czarina's NRI Fest is Back With a Bang
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Focus on Educated Unemployed Youth of Forward Communities
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Al Azhar Group of Institutions Excellence in Education
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Prospective Courses For Upcoming Students
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Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology Teachers who made a difference
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The Institute for Excellence in Education College of Marine Technology
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Women Excellence Award, Kerala for Radha Rajasekharan Nair
V. Viswanath
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Vizhinjam International Seaport A Big Blessing to Kerala Tourism
Vizhinjam International Seaport proposed at Vizhinjam is a dream come true mega project that would change the developmental landscape of Kerala as well as the entire region of southern Peninsula.
The total project expenditure is estimated at Rs. 6596 crores over three phases. There has been a steady growth of container traffic at the Indian ports.
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Now majority of these ports rely on direct services or use of far-off ports for trans-shipment needs. This is the reason why an International Deepwater Seaport
E M Najeeb
and Container Trans-shipment Terminal has become essential in the southern Indian Peninsula. For the Trivandrum region the port project is important
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because Vizhinjam is just 16 km from the Trivandrum city. It is just 10 nautical miles from the International shipping lane. Vizhinjam port is endowed with a natural seawater depth of 24 m, one nautical mile away from the sea coast. This natural depth can attract large container vessels now in operation, and also the mega container carriers in the future. The Vizhinjam port is important because it is located at the southern tip of the sub continent and is 10 to www.metromartdaily.com
12 nautical miles from the busy Persian Gulf - Malacca shipping lane which carry almost one third of the world shipping traffic. The proposed port is a green field project, away from urban limit and thus can be master planned and shaped by developers as per their needs. It can turn out to be an efficient and modern productive port. Once a port is operational Indian exporters need not have to rely on foreign ports for trans-shipment of cargo. It is a big blessing to Kerala tourism because it can attract large cruise ships with competitive rates of harbour charges. This will bring thousands of tourists to Kerala shore triggering off growth in tourism at all tourist locations in Kerala. Kerala has already awarded the Vizhinjam port Project to Adani who is an experienced port builder and operator having projects in India and abroad. However the initiatives are still riddled with too many objections and obstacles. Our democratic set up is not able to stand together for this lifetime dream project for development. People forget the fact that these are our contribution to the future generation living in
this part of the country. The related processes of entrusting the project with Adani have to be speeded up. Narrow differences should be forgotten for a bigger future. The project will surely change the economic scenario of the south. Adani Group is known for their expertise in building ports and managing them efficiently. People of Kerala should forget differences and join their hands together for making the project a reality and creating a great future for ourselves. It should be a win-win situation for all concerned including the political parties. We should recognize the forces trying to scuttle the projects from far, and defeat them for the sake of our future. The business community of Kerala and particularly that of the Trivandrum region is all out in support of the project and they demand fast implementation of the project. Above all the tourism Industry in Kerala supports the project and the ‘Confederation of Kerala Tourism Industry’ (CKTI) has extended its full support and co-operation to the government for the speedy implementation of the Project.
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COVER FEATURE
St e f f i to bat for Ayurveda
Tennis legend Steffi Graf appointed the Ayurveda brand ambassador of Kerala
The Kerala cabinet decided to rope in none other than the star who has to her credit 22 Grand Slam titles. The Kerala tourism department was given sanction to sign an agreement with Graf to become Ayurveda
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brand ambassador as part of the department’s ‘Visit Kerala Scheme’. The Kerala government believes that Steffi in her role as brand ambassador will rub a soothing balm to Kerala’s ailing ayurveda tour sector.
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regard. With 107 tennis titles in her kitty, Steffi is all set to serve some match winning aces for Kerala’s Ayurveda Tourism segment. In 1999, Graf was selected as 20th century’s best women player. In 1988, Graf became the first and the only tennis player to have won the all four Grand Slam singles titles and the Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. Kerala’s Ayurveda, an ancient system of health care which is famous for its holistic effect on body and mind, attracts large number of people from the country and abroad every year. God’s Own Country hopes to capitalize on Steffi Graf’s popularity in the outside world as well as in the domestic circuit. The decision is sure to boost Kerala Ayurveda Tourism’s presence in the global leisure and health travel scenario.
A decision in this regard was taken by the cabinet. The proposal had come from the state Tourism Department and a formal agreement on this would be reached with Steffi Graf soon.
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Vizhinjam Port Ambitious Project Realising Dreams
Go back to history and you will find wonderful things about a sea port. A port is a reflection of growth, economic prosperity, industrialisation and thriving tourism.
After a quarter of a century, Vizhinjam International Seaport in the state of Kerala is back in the limelight. The Vizhinjam Port proposal has
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been finally cleared by the Kerala Government. The Kerala cabinet led by Kerala Ports Minister K
Deepika Dewan
Babu shall be soon awarding this gigantic project of Vizhinjam international port and deep-water container transhipment terminal
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people of Kerala on Novem-
to Adani Ports Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), the sole bidder. Adani Ports will commence the work on November 1 this year.
hub at the moment is in its initial stages of growth. It is believed that the Adanis will invest Rs. 2,454 crore on their own.
Oommen Chandy, Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala said “ Government of Kerala is firmly committed to realise this prestigious project. It will be a landmark achievement for our country and will be a great contribution to our economy.”
Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL) is a special purpose government company, fully owned by the Kerala Government. VISL would act as an implementing agency for the development of a Greenfield port - Vizhinjam International Deep Water Multipurpose Seaport- at Vizhinjam. Just 3 km away from Kovalam beach, Vizhinjam has been a port which is situated close to international shipping routes in Thiruvananthapuram. The proposal was developed on the landlord model keeping in mind the catering capacity to containers, passengers, cargo. If you ask the total project expenditure, it is to the whopping tune of Rs. 7,524-crore (first phase) which will be split over three phases. Vizhinjam as a place is very much popular for its Ayurvedic centers and beach resorts.
operating the port for a
Project highlights
advantages for itself:
Shri K Babu said that Vizhinjam will be a gift for the
- Nearness to international
ber 1, which happens to be the State Formation Day. The contract covers building port superstructure and
K. Babu, Minister for Excise and Ports said “The Government will expedite this project by clearing all the hurdles, we will ensure a high level of efficiency and transparency in all the activities.” APSEZ is India’s largest private port operating firm had submitted the bid on April 24 seeking Rs. 1,635 crore as grant. The board set up for executing the project, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, accepted the bid after which it was further sanctioned by a high powered committee headed by the Chief Secretary. Subsequently, the bid was referred to the state Cabinet for final approval. This deepwater shipping
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period of 40 years, which is inclusive of four years of construction. When completed, it would have the capacity to berth 18,000 TEU mother ships. While speaking to newspersons, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the decision on Vizhinjam is subject to approval from the Election Commission in view of campaigning for by-elections to the Aruvikkara Assembly constituency. The government hoped to get the necessary clearance since the project was conceived much earlier and had reached advanced stages of awarding when the model code of conduct came into effect. Advantages of Vizhinjam Port The port site has several
shipping route.
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- Closeness to national and
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regional roads as also rail network. - Design flexibility and positive commercial environment such as international airport, human resource and social infrastructure in Thiruvananthapuram. - Access to Trivandrum International Airport, which is known to hold the largest cargo unit in South India. - Proximity to Cochin international port that would make the emergence of twin international harbours possible, which would be the first in the world. - The political, commercial and technological importance associated with Trivandrum which is the fastest growing IT hub in India. - Apt weather and climate conditions of Trivandrum that make it suitable for Western operators. - Great access to the tourist climate and international beaches like Kovalam and Shangumugham. -The fact that Trivandrum
The Vizhinjam harbour is no ordinary one. It is the site of an exceptional plant that would be converting wave energy into electricity. This will be done using OWC meaning Oscillating Water Columns. The electricity that is generated from here would be fed into the local grid. Vizhinjam – Tourism Potential It will be heartening to know that Kerala was listed as one of the 10 paradises in the world by National Geographic. Keeping with this premise, specialized cruise facilities charging competitive rates can promote significant tourism. With Kovalam and Varkala as major tourist destinations in our country, and Kollam, which is a popular gateway for lagoons and backwaters in all of 2 hours drive, the impact it will have on tourism would be phenomenal.
is the potential target for Metro services. - Availability of educated, qualified and English speak-
Here are 10 things you need to know about the proposed port:
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1. Vizhinjam is an all-weath-
er port located on Southern tip of Indian Peninsula, just 10 nautical miles from the International Shipping Lane, making it capable of tapping the lion’s share of Indian transhipment cargo, now being largely handled by Colombo. So once the port is up, Indian exporters will not have to rely on foreign ports for trans-shipment of cargo. It is expected to save at least 1000 crores in expenditure annually 2. Vizhinjam port is endowed with a natural seawater depth of up to 24 m as close as one nautical mile from the seacoast. Due to this natural depth, Vizhinjam can attract the largest container vessels currently in operation and also the future mega container carriers. 3. Vizhinjam lies Central to the eastern and western coast lines of India and thus can cater to the needs of both west and east coast. 4. The project cost and maintenance cost will be minimum as the site needs minimal capital dredging. Availability of 20m contour within one nautical mile from the coast would facili-
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tate flexibility of shipping operations. 5. The first stage would involve the construction of a breakwater stretching a length of 3,030 metres. Two mammoth container ships of 18,000 teu (twenty-foot equivalent units) would be able to anchor at the 800-metre-long berth to be built for transhipment ves-
the landlord port model with a view to catering to passenger, container and other clean cargo. Phase I is estimated to cost Rs 3,040 crore. Adani Group would invest Rs 2,454 crore and has sought a grant of Rs 1,635 crore from state and central governments. The balance amount is proposed to be raised as Rs 1,130 crore equity from
sels. The first stage will have Government of Kerala and as debt through loans from birthing facilities not only banks/ institutions and for big container ships, but also for the Indian Navy and through bonds. the Coastguard, besides a cruise terminal. 6. The total project expenditure is pegged at Rs 6,595 crores over three phases and is proposed to follow
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7. The proposed port is a Green-field project, away from urban/city limits, and thus can be master planned and shaped by the developer as per his own efficient designs and needs into an
efficient, modern and highly productive port. 8. No acquisition of land is needed for the port as it will come up in the land reclaimed from sea. Hence, there is very minimal rehabilitation and resettlement issues. 9. Vizhinjam has excellent connectivity to rail (10 Km),
national highway (3 Km) and international airport (15km). 10. Vizhinjam offers immense scope for tourism infrastructure development in future due to its proximity to international tourist destinations like Kovalam(3 km) Poovar(15 km) and Ponmudi.
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METRO FOCUS
WTO All Set for Big Event-Splash
The 7th edition of this unique event is scheduled to be held on July 10th, 11th & 12th, 2015, in Wayanad, Kerala.
Splash, is a joint venture by Kerala Tourism, Government of Kerala & the Wayanad Tourism Organisation. It is an annual calendar event in July, to showcase the numerous Tourist attractions & activities in Wayanad District. This is an eagerly awaited event -
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being Second being largest gethering in the Tourism Industry of Kerala. The Splash B2B Meet is an excellent opportunity for meeting & interaction of Buyers & Sellers. Hotels, Resorts, Homestays, Tour Operators, Medical Tourism, Ayurveda Resorts & Plantation
Resorts will exhibit their properties & products. Rain in Wayanad is an experience many visitors cherish and for the past few years the industry organisations have been promoting monsoon tourism. Events such as ‘Splash’ introduce the tourists to car racing,
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boating, kayaking and rain football during the monsoon season. This year, Resorts & Homestays from neighbouring areas like Coorg, Nilgiris, Mysore, Kannur, Kasargod & Bekal will also participate in the event.Destination visit, Property visit, Outdoor activities, Adventure activities, Cultural programmes, Sponsored programmes are some of the other major highlights of the event. Selected Buyers are entitled to Complimentary Accommodation for 3 Nights/4 Days (July 10th, 11th & 12th ) and transfers (Calicut to Calicut and in Wayanad). They will also be provided with transport for FAM Tours & will be our guests at the Cultural & other Sponsored Programmes. One of the key attractions of splash 2015 is the Business to Business meet (B2B). More than 400 travel agents participate in Splash B2B meet section and interact with various property owners in Wayanad every year. Splash B2B meet section is one of the best travel selling meets in kerala.
organisation, registered in India under the Societies Registration act with objective to plan, initiate and support meaningful steps that lead to growth of tourism in Wayanad. This involves innovative and professional management of the Wayanad brand, and development of Wayanad’s tourism resources and capabilities.
WTO serve as a forum for local tourism entrepreneurs to interact on issues of shared concern and take a lead role in fostering a culture of ‘responsible and sustainable tourism’ in Wayanad. This includes greater sensitivity to local ecological and social concerns. It also involves effective measures to evolve and maintain better quality standards and practices.
Wayanad Tourism Organisation is a non profit
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SHOPPING
Czarina's NRI Fest is Back With a Bang
It’s that time of the year when NRIs make a beeline for Trivandrum’s leading designer boutique.
For discerning non-resident Malayalees arriving shortly in Kerala, Czarina is the first port of call when it comes to sari shopping. This is because, like every year, Trivandrum’s leading boutique is showcasing an outstanding collection of exquisite designs and
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weaves from all over India, specially chosen to suit the taste of NRIs. Visitors to Czarina’s spacious showroom will discover hundreds of designer sarees crafted in vibrant hues, mesmerizing patterns and exotic materials. The collection boasts
of Tussars, Georgettes, Supernets, Crepes, Chiffons, Maheshwaris, Chanderis, Kotas, Kancheepurams and rare varieties of other silks. “NRIs are looking for cool party wear and elegant silk sarees, and our 2015 collection is tailor-made for them. Exotic hand-woven
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silks will be the highlight,” says Sheila James, Founder & Proprietor of Czarina, and a pioneering fashion entrepreneur in the state. For over three decades under her leadership, Czarina has provided a cutting-edge shopping experience and contemporary creations that ooze opulence, exquisite detailing, a strong color scheme and originality. Her new NRI collection is no different and features truly stunning masterpieces. Along with sarees, the NRI
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Fest also features blouse materials in brocade, velvet, net , tissue, kalamkari and ikat. Readymade blouses in ultra modern designs - a big hit with the young crowd - are on sale. Readymade kurtis and leggings, and trendy salwar kameez
materials and readymade sets add variety to the collection. “It’s been a decade since we launched this fest, and the number of customers keeps on increasing with each passing year,” says
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Mrs. James, The incredible array of sarees on display is key to this success. “There’s something for everyone here. For every party wear or heavily worked sari, we also have a simple sari for those who prefer the light touch. A lot of our regular clients will be flying in from different parts of the globe and we hope to exceed their expectations with our new collection,” she adds. The fest is on for the whole of July.
Czarina is located at Catholic Centre on Statue-General Hospital Road and will be open on Sundays. To know more about the NRI Fest, visit Czarina’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ CzarinaDesignerSarees or call 9387721322.
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EDUCATION
Focus on Educated Unemployed Youth of Forward Communities
Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Limited is a Government of Kerala undertaking, incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on 8th November, 2012, as a Private Limited Company, with an objective to promote the comprehensive development and welfare of the economically backward sections among the forward communities of Kerala.
The socially forward communities who do not qualify in any of the reservation schemes /affirmative action of the Government of India or any of the State Governments, constitutes 26 % of the total population in Kerala. A majority of people among the forward commu-
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nities all over the country are economically backward for historical reasons. Government of India has been providing reservations to the Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for educational opportunities, chances of employment in
public services and for being assisted under the various development schemes by the Government of India since last six decades. This has limited the chances of better education and employment of youth among the economically backward sections among the
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forward communities. Further, because of various other social reasons, the forward communities are not in a position to tap the opportunities to earn their livelihood by engaging in various self-employment activities including setting up of Tiny / Micro /Small /Medium scale enterprises. These lacks chances of earning a secure livelihood to the people among Forward Communities need to be redressed.
Act, 1956. It has registered with an authorized share capital of Rs. 100 Crore with registered office at Thiruvananthapuram.
For achieving the objective of extending the welfare initiatives of the Government to the economically backward sections of the forward communities of Kerala, Government of Kerala decided to promote a unique institution “Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities Ltd�, a first of its kind in State /National level. It is in this context, the KSWCFC Ltd came into existence and started its function on 08-11-2012.
The main objective of the Corporation is to carry on the business of promoting the comprehensive development and welfare of the economically backward sections among the forward communities of Kerala through rendering assistance to their members for improving their educational status, living conditions, health status, assisting them for earning their livelihood through self employment generation.... etc and thereby attaining all round development.
KSWCFC Ltd is a fully owned Government company within the purview of Section 617 of the Companies
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. Shri. Prayar Gopala Krishnan (Chairman) 2. Shri. K. R. Jyothilal IAS
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(Director) 3. Dr. V. M. Gopala Menon IAS (Director) 4. Shri. K.P. Chandramohan (Director) 5. Dr. K. Ampady IIS (Managing Director) Samunnathi ( Kerala State Welfare Corporation for Forward Communities ltd. ) in association with KASE ( Kerala Academy for Skill Excellence ) focus on educated unemployed youth of forward communities of Kerala with a view to assess their career aptitudes skill sets and developing their skill factors to make them employable. The programme will have two faces viz. Counseling and Career Guidance and Advanced Soft Skills and English Language Training (ASSET) with client specific specialization. For more detailshttp://www.kswcfc.org/
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EDUCATION
Al Azhar Group of Institutions Excellence in Education
Al Azhar Group of Institutions was established under the aegis of the Noorul Islam Trust. The trust was founded by Mr. K M Moosa, a man known for his far-sighted vision for education. The Institutions take full advantage of collective efforts and optimization of resources while still maintaining their distinct identities in a spirit of camaraderie and healthy competition. The students gain greater exposure through interaction with their counter parts from other streams, which leads to holistic learning. The residential campus of Al Azhar Group of Institutions is located at Kumaramangalam, Thodupuzha on a sprawling 48 acres of land include: Al Azhar College of Arts and Science – Estd. 2002 (First Institution) Al Azhar Public School (Senior Secondary) – Estd. 2003 Al Azhar Teacher Training Institute (TTI) – Estd. 2006 Al Azhar Training College (BEd) – Estd. 2005 Al Azhar Dental College Al Azhar College of Paramedical Science (DHI) – Estd. 2005 Al Azhar College of Engineering and Technology – Estd. 2010 Al Azhar Polytechnic College – Estd. 2012 Al Azhar Law College – Estd. 2013 Al Azhar Medical College and Super Specialty Hospital – Estd. 2013
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The ambiance of the campus is predominantly green. The academic pursuits of students are fully supported by a modern, well stocked library and state of the art facilities. It has an enviable infrastructure fully-connected with Wi-Fi facility. Each of the faculty members boast of brilliant academic and industry track record. Their
foreign countries. It is this mix of nationalities, cultural backgrounds, academic and professional experiences which make the campus one of the most exciting and enriching group of institutions in India today!
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efforts are supplemented by inputs from guest faculty serving the industry in senior positions working in various related sectors like business, education, manufacturing, engineering, law, financials, operations etc. The campus is a miniIndia in itself. It has students and faculty hailing from almost all the states of India, and also from a few
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EDUCATION
Prospective Courses For Upcoming Students 12TH standard is counted as one of the major landmark and turning point in a student’s life. Once the marathon of coaching ,exams and achieving bright and high percentage is done then a real struggle of both parents and student starts. The struggle of selecting the path of course or professional line which will become your[student’s] career.
Indian job market has been changing and expanding rapidly science last decade. These changes have opened many novice avenues for many new professions and careers. In the light of new opportunities now students many options to pick besides regular Arts, Commerce and Science graduation. Earlier highest performers were selecting medical, engineering, civil services or CA. Remaining
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all were ending up in routine stream’s graduations and post graduations with not much choices of jobs. Now career is not just a matter of percentage. Your natural talent, interest and inclination can be your career path and above all handsome earnings of these fields are icing on the cake. So let us see few career options which can be attained
irrespective of your stream, means students from arts ,science and commerce all can chase these high earning fields with little bit of natural flair and proper institutional guidance. 1. LAW -----------Do not misunderstand this career just as lawyer with black coat in court premises. Today by attaining law degree from reputed col-
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lege or university can fetch you a shining corporate career with amazing pay scale. Now specialization of law like corporate, patent and administration are new arenas of law field. -Various universities offer UG Degree programmes, Integrated programmes and PG Degree programmes in various specializations of law. COURSE TYPE : UG Degree, Integrated Degree, PG Degree DURATION : 3 Years, 5Years , 2 Years LL.B [HONS]-3 YEARS B.A. LL.B [ HONS]- 5 YEARS BBA LL.B [HONS]- 5 YEARS LL.M - 1 YEAR SPECIALIZD BRANCHES : Following are many specialized branches in law field which you can select according to your interest. .Civil law .Criminal law .Corporate law .Administration law .Cyber law .Labour law .Patent law OPPORTUNITIES OF LAW FIELD : following are the avenues of a law graduate www.metromartdaily.com
for placements. .International law firms .Indian law firms .Consulting and advisory companies .MNCs and corporate legal departments .Legal process outsourcing [LPOs] .NGOs and Global organizations .Higher education in world’s best universities
.National Law Institute University , Bhopal .ILS Law college, Pune .Government Law College , Mumbai
ENTERENCE : Students interested in making career in law after 12th can pursue it by appearing in law entrance exam. The National law entrance exam CLAT [combine Law Admission Test] contains four sections all are objective types- general english, legal aptitude, general awareness, logical skills.
2. FASHION DESIGNING ------------------Fashion industry in India is maturing at the same time offering many glamorous ,lucrative and creative options to career seekers. If you have aesthetic sense, love for colours, feel for fabrics and creativity is your forte then you can earn and run very successfully in the field of fashion designing. So far a general mind set about the fashion field has been so conservative that we associate it only with lime light ,models and film industry but now it has reached on a level where it is counted as full grown technical field where not only in-depth knowledge is required but it keeps specialization in many of its branches.
TOP LAW INSTITUTES IN INDIA : .faculty of law, University of Delhi .Banaras Hindu University, Vranasi .NALSAR University of law , Hyderabad .National law school of India , Bangalore .Gujrat National Law University .Symbiosis Society’s Law college , Pune .National Law University , Jodhpur
Those students having bright qualities of reasoning, good understanding towards facts and capability to see things with different point of view can do wonderful in the field of law.
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DURATION : Many courses in fashion designing field are available according to your preferences and skills. Diploma : If you want to go for some short term programme then courses start from 3 month to 6 month duration. Degree : If you start early in your career and want to take complete in-depth knowledge of the field then after 12th you can enrol in graduation or degree programme from any reputed fashion institute. SPACIALIZED BRANCHES : Now when fashion is not limited to ramps only ,it works as vast field which provides opening in many particular job functions such as : . Production . Fashion Marketing . Design Production Management . Fashion Accessory Designing . Planning and Concept management . Export houses and Apparel manufacturing units OPPORTUNITIES IN FASHION FIELD : Following are the areas or jobs you can try for if you are having proper qualifi-
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cation with the subject of fashion: . Jobs of designated costume designer. . Fashion consultant in cloth manufacturing companies or big brand units. . Personal stylist . Technical Designer . Production pattern maker . fashion coordinators or merchandisers in export firms . Apparel Production manager . Fabric quality control manager . Illustrator . Entrepreneur or owner of your own ENTERENCE : Top fashion institutes of India conduct NIFT [National Institute of fashion Technology] entrance test. NIFT is a premier institute of designing management having 30 exam centres across the country. Aspirant candidates for degree programme can appear in this exam after 12th class. This exam mainly have three sections of GAT[General ability test],CAT[Creative Ability Test]and Situation Test. TOP INSTIITUTE : Following is the list of top most reputed fashion insti-
tutes in India. . NIFT : DELHI . NIFT :BANGALORE . NIFT :MUMBAI . NIFT :GANDHINAGAR . NIFT :HYDERABAD . NIFT :CHENNAI . PEARL ACADEMY : DELHI . NIIFT : MOHALI . AMITY SCHOOL OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY : NOIDA . SCHOOL OF FASHION AND TECHNOLOGY : PUNE Beside these two Mass communication , Hotel Management, Interior designing, Tourism, Media, Footwear designing Technology, Foreign languages courses are the lines which can be explored by students after completing their basic school education. In these streams they can not only follow their flair but also can achieve the heights of a successful career. So as we can see that in the dusk of new liberal , modern Indian economy horizon is full of career option colours. What all you need is to be focused towards any one direction which is in the harmony of your natural talent and interest and then study will be fun and profession will be a perpetual journey of exploring your inner abilities with new zeal every time.
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EDUCATION
Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology Teachers who made a difference
Teach love, generosity, good manners and some that will drift from the classroom in the home an who knows, the children will be educating the parents. Good teaching can’t happen without student learning.
Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology named after the pioneer of Space Science in India, was set up to fulfill a dream of the great visionary,Dr.A Vikram Sarabhai to mould high quality experts in frontier Engineering disciplines. The high Tech engineering college named Sarabhai Institute of Science & Technology is a self financing institution established in 2004
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by Space Engineers Welfare Society (SEWLS), under the charitable society act. The institution aims to promote advanced learning in different disciplines of Science, Engineering Technology by running the institution at affordable cost for common man and make this institution a centre of excellence in imparting the state of the art technical
education. Today, the teachers at Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology stand tall and are determined to make a difference to the students and better their lives here on. The Campus is situated at Vellanad a screen village in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram city, 20km from Central Railway Station
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and 25 Km from airport. The campus has sufficient infrastructure consisting of sufficient class rooms, workshops fully equipped labs, libraries, broadband internet connections, playgrounds, canteen, cafeteria. It may be noted that the academic functioning of the institute is governed by a body consisting the management board of the society and a panel of academicians. The members are eminent personalities, philanthropists renounced scientists and engineers. Strictly maintained the principle which has no capitation fee and having admission strictly on merit basis, it is managed by highly/technically qualified, experienced and research oriented members of Space Engineers Welfare Society of ISRO. The institution, got Siskha Bharathi Puraskar was awarded to the institution for its transparency, novelty by the achievers foundation, New Delhi. It Is an institution, which is proposed to take up the leading role of satellite fabrication for launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The Institution is a forerunner Tele-Education and Tele-Medicine Programs through Village
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resource centre at remote villages of Wayanad with the collaboration of Planning Board of Government of Kerala. Incepted in the year 2004, the institution made all round progress in infrastructure of the campus and training facilities, programs and all other amentias. In short span of time, the students made the institution a pride by securing the university ranks, academics and many titles likes Kalathilakam” and “Kalaprathibha. Courses that are offered are, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering. With a career guidance and placement unit centre placed in the campus, the institution has a full-fledged research
and development unit to boast of. With 15 fleet of buses operating for students transport capable of transporting over 850 students, the institution has facilities to accommodate girls and boys separately to place 500 students with safety and security. The objectives of the college are to build managers, to equip the students with the latest management concepts and thoughts, to inculcate a “hands-on” approach towards management and to act as an interface between academia and industry. Contact- Sarabhai Institute of Science & Technology P B No: 2, Uriyacode, Vellanad P.O, Trivandrum, Kerala, India 0472-2884341, 0472-2884448
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The Institute for Excellence in Education College of Marine Technology
College of marine technology started in the year 1996.It was a society course in the beginning later on college of marine technology have made itself a reputed institution while many changes occurred in the shipping industry. The future years were a gradual growth for the college.
College started with six students in the beginning. The students were taught by a single teacher. The teacher was none other than the founder of the college. The college offered 2 years course in marine mechanical fitter which have a wide opportunities these days. This was the first college to introduce this course among the public which can be added as an advantage. The students were well taught and given practical training classes along with theory. Between 1996 & 2011 college have achieved well occupied class rooms
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,practical labs and even certificates with international standard From IETS society course the college have moved to another level and have achieved many certification like ISO certificate, STED council ,ABS IV,NCVT trade test, and SIDCO-UCPL(Government of Kerala undertaking). As years passed by the number of students and staff started increasing. Thousands of students are passing out from the college each year & the first mover advantage made college of marine technology unique. Dr.Sir.G.Mohankumar is
the Founder and Chairman of the College of marine technology. Dr.Sir.G.Mohankumar was the elder son of late Kalikal Gopinathan Pillai and Bhanumathy amma who was a hardworking boy from the childhood. After his secondary education he had a desire to join Indian Navy. Even during his busy days in the field, he found time to visit several nations for learning and experiencing. He had a thought of sharing his knowledge to the young generation. His experience was the inspiration to start college of Marine
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Technology. The intention of the college was to groom up young generation to the field of ship industry. Dr.Sir.G.Mohankumar have achieved many awards for his hardships and achievements .He have achieved knight hood for his charitable service for the country .His hardwork and enthusiasm had made him to take Phd in Educational Psychology .Thus his learning and experiences are really remarkable. This college provide lab with great facilities with new and important engines used in modern ships in different sizes. Even have other machineries like wenches, steering gears propeller shaft, anchors, compressor, radar etc. Colleges of marine technology have become experts in teaching students other than studies. College of marine technology even
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provides many classes for spoken English & personality development .The importance of sports and arts are also recognized by the college by conducting annual days and sports meets. The colleges don’t fail to build a human thought in the minds of students. College promoted them to do social services with in the country. College conducts many seminars and blood donation camps to build awareness among the students. Today there are thousands of previous students working in different ranks in oil refinaries, rigs & different types of ships. These students keep good contact with the college The prayers and inspiration of those students make the college function more efficiently and effectively. The college has well qualified faculties with on job ex-
perience and well equipped workshops. The laboratory equipments required for effectively imparting practical training will be provided and maintained. We have small and large size of Marine engines in our practical training centers to train the students and get experienced. So they can work on various engines in ships, shipyards and establishments easier. When the students pass out from this institution after the theory and practical training will be capable to do any technical job independently. For More detailsMarine Building, KSN Menon Road, Near South Overbridge, Ernakulam - 682 016 0484-2356718, 2357761, 3000600, 3000601 Mob 9895219584 www. marinekerala.org/ www.gmkfoundation.com
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Student engineering innovations at HLL Lifecare Expo
HLL has been giving utmost importance to Industry Institute collaborations.” “While in universities researchers’ prioritise education and basic researches, in corporate world managers pursue products and profits”, he added. He urged educational institutions in Kerala to approach industries for providing a holistic academic A silicon oil regulating apparatus that can education to students. save Rs 25 lakh annually featured prominently He said that if academic among innovations at IIP 2015 (Industry institutions do not apInstitute Partnership 2015), an expo organized proach industries for similar by HLL Lifecare Limited to feature innovative tie-ups, industrial units will projects by students of Mohandas College of start their own academic institutions. He also added Engineering and Technology (MCET) as part of that HLL has the capabilities Industry Institute Partnership Programme of HLL. and ideas to design its own machines. “We are planning to invest substantially on automation soon,” he said. An industry-institute “The objective behind hostChanges can be brought partnership was formalised ing IIP 2015 was to shine only by innovation, said with a MoU signed in 2014, the spotlight on student Shri Kuncheria P Issac, chief following the identification projects that demonstrated guest and Vice Chancelof technically and finaninnovative thinking,” said Dr lor, Kerala Technological cially viable projects that M Ayyappan, HLL Chairman University. Likewise, techniMCET could undertake for and Managing Director, who cal students should strive HLL Lifecare. A team of five inaugurated the function. become innovators and students each selected the “Students’ exposure to the entrepreneurs for the benprojects to work on from a real engineering world is efit of common man and to list identified by HLL. very limited. Sensing this, raise their living standards,
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said Shri Issac, who lauded the work of Dr Ayyappan in elevating HLL to its present position. The function also served as a platform to recognize the faculties and students of MCET who interned with HLL and worked hard on these innovative projects. The end products—a vending machine, taping machine, packing “robots” and automated packaging systems, among others—reflect the engineering aptitude of the students, who worked on the time-bound projects under the guidance
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of Commodore (retd) V N Ajith Kumar of MCET and Shri Rajeev, Deputy Chief Engineer heading the HLL Lifecare Central Engineering Division. Under the industryinstitute partnership, there is an ongoing project of factory visits for MCET students, industrial training, internships, and training programmes and seminars organised by HLL. While Shri Kuncheria distributed certificates to MCET faculty who did their internship at HLL, Shri Mo-
handas, Chairman of MCET, gave away certificates to students who did projects for HLL and Smt Rani Mohandas, Secretary MCET, gave away certificates for students who interned with HLL. Other dignitaries present were Dr K R S Krishnan, Director (Technical and Operations) HLL, Dr Asha Latha Thampuran, Director, MCET, Shri RP Khandelwal, Director (Finance), HLL and principals from Government Engineering College and LBS Centre for Science and Technology.
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IRCTC chalks out three packages for
‘Asian Extravaganza’
Packages for Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka to begin from Chennai
Take a leisurely stroll on the rollicking beaches of Thailand; enjoy the rainforests, colonial buildings and the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.in Kuala Lumpur; make a round of the shopping paradise of Singapore, or embark on the ‘Ramayana Yatra’ in Sri Lanka. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), which has forayed into the air ticketing, has chalked out three separate
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international Air packages for its patrons in the south for an Asian extravaganza. The packages, spread over July-September, will take off from Chennai and have been designed by the southern office of IRCTC in such a way that will make travelling completely hassle-free. The packages include return flight fare, accommodation in 3 star equivalent hotels, concierge/cab
facilities, and meals. The three packages are: Malaysia and Singapore; Thailand; and Sri Lanka (Ramayana Yatra). All packages will start from Chennai. The ‘Amazing Thailand’ package will depart on two different dates: 10th July & 14th August. The duration of the each tour package is 4 nights / 5 days. The facilities provided by IRCTC for the Thailand pack-
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age include return flight fare, meals, 3 Star equivalent hotel accommodations, Road transfers in AC coach for sightseeing, entry tickets as per inclusions and visa facilities. The cost of the package is Rs 37,500/per person on triple sharing basis. The Malaysia & Singapore package, beginning on 14th of August, will have 6 nights / 7 days duration. The package includes return flight fare, meals, 3 Star equivalent hotel accommodations, road transfers in AC coach, sightseeing, entry tickets as per inclusions. The package cost is Rs 58,500/- per person on triple sharing basis. The Srilanka package is on the ‘Ramayana Yatra’.
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Two departures have been planned for launch one on 8th of August and other on 19th of September. The duration of each of the two trips is 4 nights / 5 days. The Ramayana Yatra package includes return flight fare, meals as per the itinerary, 3 Star equivalent hotel accommodations, Road transfers in AC coach for sightseeing, entry tickets as per inclusions and visa
facilities.The package cost is Rs 30,800 per person on triple sharing basis. A ‘Mini Ratna’ PSU of Indian Railways, the 1999-founded IRCTC handles the Catering, Railneer, Tourism and online Rail and Air ticketing operations. For further details, Contact: (0) 9840902918 / 19, 9003140681 / 682, Tollfree No. 1800110139
June 2015
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Kochi to Host Make-in-Kerala Summit
The event which will be held at International Stadium, Kaloor, is expected to see participation from over 20,000 people, including foreign entrepreneurs.
Kochi will host Make-inKerala summit from July 23 to 25, which is expected to witness a slew of initiatives to boost sectors such as Ayurveda, where the state has an edge. Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State, Ayush, (Independent Charge) launched the brochure of Make in India-Make in Kerala at a function in New Delhi on
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Thursday. He said Kerala, which is a hub for Ayurveda, could plan several initiatives to boost entrepreneurship during the summit. State Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson received the brochure from the Union Minister. P H Kurian, Principal Secretary, Dept of Industries &
IT, Government of Kerala, A N Radhakrishnan, BJP state general secretary, Swami Gururatnam Njanatapassi and Advocate Anil Thomas were also present on the occasion. The event which will be held at International Stadium, Kaloor, is expected to see participation from over 20,000 people, including foreign entrepreneurs.
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Chief Minister inaugurates KASE’s skill
development institute in nursing
ing jobs only in the Middle East’s war-ridden areas. The Nursing Institute for Career Enhancement (NICE), which is training 150 students in its first batch, aims to bridge the gap between nursing education and market demands with worldclass training to nurses that will help them to find jobs anywhere in the world. This batch will obtain their certiUshering in a groundbreaking endeavour in fication by September, and nursing education, Chief Minister Shri Oommen the institute assures jobs to Chandy inaugurated the swanky campus of the the successful candidates Centre for Excellence in Nursing under the Kerala in the best hospitals in the Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) at the Kinfra Middle East with lucrative pay scales. Apparel Park in Thiruvananthapuram. Labour and Skills Minister Shri Shibu Baby John first Ushering in a groundbreak- nurses in the face of comconceived the institute ing endeavour in nursing petition and improve their sensing the need for nurses education, Chief Minister employability globally,” said worldwide; South American Shri Oommen Chandy the chief minister. “The gov- countries were calling for inaugurated the swanky ernment is proud to fully 20,000 nurses and Singacampus of the Centre for back this project which will pore was relaxing entry visa Excellence in Nursing under improve job opportunities norms for this profession. the Kerala Academy for for many youngsters.” “We are doing a big service Skills Excellence (KASE) at While nurses from Kerala to nursing graduates by the Kinfra Apparel Park in were widely employed in bringing them up to interThiruvananthapuram. hospitals in Europe and the national standards,” said “This KASE initiative, which US in the 1960s and 70s, the minister. “One of the is being done in a fitting the trend started seeing highlights of this institute partnership with UAE’s a downturn—though the is that the global healthNMC Healthcare, will prodemand remained—with care industry can directly vide practical training for nurses from the state findrecruit from this institution,
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undercutting the role of middlemen who demand up to Rs 25 lakh for nursing placements in the Middle East.” The institution’s targets are ambitious: it aims to train up to 1,000 students in the first year and 2,000 in the second. “After we achieve 100 per cent placement of the first batch, we hope to spread the project to Kochi and Kozhikode,” said the minister. Norka Minister K C Joseph inaugurated an electronic medical record software at the function.
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Health Minister Shri V S Sivakumar gave scholarships to three candidates to the institute. Attingal MP Dr A Sampath, Chirayinkeezhu MLA Shri V Sasi, Labour and Skills Principal Secretary Shri Tom
Jose IAS, Shri Rahul R IRS, Managing Director,KASE Chairman of SUT Hospital and CEO of NMC Healthcare Dr B R Shetty and MD and CEO of SUT Hospital Shri Sudhakar Jayaram spoke at the function.
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Women Excellence Award, Kerala for Radha Rajasekharan Nair
This award was designed to specifically showcase the impact and influence of women in business and create clear and visible role models for other women to follow.
Radha Rajasekharan Nair is recognized by the “Women Excellence Award” as the most Influential “Woman in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism in Kerala in 2015. This award was designed
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to specifically showcase the impact and influence of women in business and create clear and visible role models for other women to follow. As Director of R.R. Holiday Homes Pvt.Ltd, she re-
ceived the World Luxury Hotel Award for 4 consecutive years (for the best Beach Hotel in the world) plus from the Government of Kerala Dept of Tourism was awarded for the “Best Hotel in Kerala”this is just to name a few.
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Radha Rajasekharan Nair is married with 3 children is Director with her husband Rajasekhran Nair the Chairman & Managing Director of R.R. Holidays Pvt. Ltd., the businesses consists of a 5 star Hotel The Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa in Kovalam and a 4 star Airport Hotel Uday
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Suites, and a Flight Catering unit Uday Sky Kitchen, servicing the Airlines operating to the International & Domestic Airports of Trivandrum. In addition owns a chain of Restaurants in Mumbai and the Uday Surya Restaurant in Kerala. Though she is a very busy
lady she still finds time as a trustee of Uday Charitable Trust which runs the CBSE Public School under the name of “Sai Krishna Public School� at Chenkal Trivandrum, providing a high end education with her focus in promoting girls education in business studies.
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Mathew Thomas
T he L ast L eaf Vizhinjam – A Green Pasture The bedlam over the upcoming Vizhinjam Port has set many like me thinking –Doesn’t the edge gained far outweigh the loss or fall-outs anticipated ? I have no doubt that the new port will boost the tourism and allied industries in that area in particular and the economy of the region and the state in general. The new port will bring in not just cargo ships but cruise liners too. This would mean more inflow of tourists and demand for new hotels, restaurants etc. Why even local shacks and small-shops would benefit. New areas and beaches other than just Kovalam and Poovarwhich service these areas would receive attention and would be developed. Why, even city tourism would partake in the bounty. Cargo ships docking in the port would in turn lead to a plethora of fresh demands. Being situated on the sea route between Europe / Middle- East to the Far-East and Australia, it will be an ideal stop-over for large ships for fueling . Also once the port is operational, bustling port-related activity would generate job opportunities for our local people The fringe benefits of the new port and the boost in tourism in the areas include the bolstering of other industries and trading – be it a supermarket chains, large warehouses, increase in container traffic,wifi / mobile phone operations, etc. Of course, any threat to the environment be it to ecosystem in general and marine life in particular or to the seasonal fish harvests in the region has to be looked into to see if the arguments are tenable. The sensitive issue of displacement requires careful handling even counselling by the authorized. These things taken care of, it has to be examined if our fear psychosis regarding the port is justthat inherent resistance to change – be it a new road, a new industry, a new airport or a new port.
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