...KERALA PORTS Public Private Partnership Project and Infrastructure Finance JOBIN T JAMES 14DM024 Kerala is constructing two port projects worth over Rs 6,200 crore under the public private partnership (PPP) route. The state government completed one port project worth over Rs 700 crore under PPP and it has been put to service delivery, a study conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) shows. The industry body released the report titled 'Port Developments in India'. DS Rawat, Secretary General of Assocham said 62 projects in the port sector worth over Rs 82,000 crore are in different stages of implementation under the PPP model. To put it in perspective, in all 881 PPP projects worth over Rs 5.4 lakh crore are taken up across India in different sectors. While there are 31 completed port projects worth over Rs 24,700 crore, about 21 PPP projects in the port sector with a share of 52 percent worth over Rs 43,000 crore are under construction, eight projects worth about Rs 14,000 crore with a share of about 17 percent are under bidding. International Container Transhipment Terminal Vallarpadam Terminal The Kochi International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT), locally known as the Vallarpadam Terminal. is a container trans-shipment facility which is part of the Kochi Port. It is the only trans-shipment port in India, and is situated in Kochi, in the state of Kerala.The terminal is biggest in its kind in South Asia Being constructed in...
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...|Date |Travel Details |Accommodation | |Day-1 – 24/11/2009 |ARRIVAL AT COCHIN |Hotel Abad | | |FORT KOCHI, CHINESE FISHING NETS |Double Room Per Day | |TUESDAY |SHOPPING AT JEW STREET |Rates: Rs.1850/- +300 for extra person | | |HOTEL CHECK IN |ABOUT 86 EURO FOR THE GROUP | | |DINNER | | |Day-2 – 25/11/2009 |MUNNAR ...
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...Introduction The nature and extent of commercialization in the post reform period is so profound that it does not spare any sphere of life and affecting the people’s legitimate entitlements. In the absence of distinctive policies coupled with corruption and lack of political will resulted in exploitation of common natural resources by multinational companies (MNCs) in the developing countries. In this context, let us discuss the people’s resistance against excessive water exploitation and pollution of common resources in Plachimada village, Palakkad district, Kerala state. Broadening the dimensions of health, the current exercise describes it as people’s negotiations for right to livelihood. The Problem The Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverage Private Limited started a bottling plant in Plachimada village, Palakkad district, Kerala in the year 2000. The village economy which was primarily agrarian with a large number of labourers was affected adversely by the excessive use of water by the company. Further, the company promoted the use of waste material from the plant as fertiliser through which they solved the waste removal problem. But this practice eroded the soil fertility, contaminated the water and people developed various illnesses. The women had to walk long distance to fetch water due to drying of wells in the village. For the first time in 2002, the villagers protested against the plant. The struggle was ignored by the main political parties and the authorities did not...
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...Re-emergence of Ecotourism in Kerala- Connecting Communities through Conservation Authors: 1. Venugopal C.K. Assistant Professor, KITTS 2. R. Babu Assistant Professor, KITTS Introduction Ecotourism which emerged as a buzzword in the late 1980s, in other words is responsible travel to undisturbed natural areas which will help conserve the natural environment and enhance the wellbeing of the local people (TIES – 1990). Recognized as an appropriate tool for achieving sustainable development, the catch phrase simultaneously performs three important functions. They are a) Strengthening conservation efforts by providing financial support b) Enhancing economic benefits to the aboriginal people and other local community and c) Enriching visitor’s experience in the destination where the buzzword is being implemented and promoted properly. Keeping in mind the importance of developing ecotourism, such zones are being developed in the protected area networks across the world. Experiences show that the cost of maintenance of the global network of protected areas will be around USD 50 billion per year and the top 25 World Biodiversity...
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...Federal Bank Limited (NSE: FEDERALBNK, BSE: 500469, LSE: FEDS) is a major Indian commercial bank in the private sector, headquartered at Aluva, Kochi, Kerala. It is the fourth largest bank in India in terms of capital base.[1] As of 18 April 2013, Federal Bank has 1124 branches spread across 24 states in India and 1272 ATMs around the country (across 108 metro centres, 224 urban centres, 384 semi-urban locations and 87 rural areas). Federal Bank opened its 1000th branch at Muthoor, Thiruvalla in Kerala on 17 August 2012,[2] and is planning to hire 2000 professionals by September 2012.[3][4] The Bank would be the first Bank from Kerala to cross the milestone of 1000 branch network. Contents [hide] * 1 History * 2 Acquisitions and Mergers * 3 Sponsorships * 4 References * 5 External links ------------------------------------------------- History[edit] In the year 1931, Travancore Federal Bank was inaugurated at Pattamukkil Varattisseril at Nedumpuram, near Thiruvalla, Kerala. The 14 founders included Sri.Pattamukkil Varattisseril Oommen Varghese, his brothers Oommen Chacko, Oommen Kurian, Oommen George and also another person from Thiruvalla, Kavumbhagam Mundapallil Lukose, and others. Oommen Varghese was the Chairman and Oommen Chacko the Manager. After it had functioned for nearly 10 years, the bank's day to day transaction had to be stopped due to the ill-health of the Manager. Understanding this situation, a lawyer from Perumbavoor named Sri K.P...
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...Sustainable Tourism Background Kumarakom is situated on the banks of the Vembanad Kayal (backwater), 10 km. west of the Kottayam District Head Quarters in Kerala. Located between 9o37’ N and 76o25’E, the Kumarakom panchayat is bounded by Kavanar and Aimanam panchayat in the north, Kottayam - Alappuzha Canal in the south, Thiruvarppu panchayat in East and Vembanad Kayal in the west. It has an area of 51.67 sq. km. of which 24.13 sq. km. is Vembanad Kayal, 15.04 sq. km. is land and 12.50 sq. km. is Paddy fields. Kumarakom has a bird sanctuary home to 91species of local and 50 species of migratory birds. Prof. K. K. Neelakandan, renowned ornithologist reported thousands of Night Herons, Darters and Cormorants breeding in the mangrove forests of Kumarakom in 1970s and early 80s. Kumarakom also has a number of mangrove species, of which three are reported only from Kumarakom. The mangrove forests are also the feeding and breeding grounds for numerous species of fish. Blessed with backwaters and pristine environs, Kumarakom is known for its Kayal, Kuil and Karimeen (Lake, Bird and Fish). Kumarakom, a backwater tourism hub is gaining strategic place in on the tourist map due to its natural charm and aesthetic beauty. Tourism development in Kumarakom started with the lease of KTDC land in the bird sanctuary area to Taj Kerala Resorts Limited in the 1989. Tourism has developed rapidly in the area hence Prime Minister A B Vajpayee’s visit in 2000 December and his popular ‘Musings...
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...B io-D a Data Dr. Abraham George Associa Professor ate Department o Architectur and Regio Planning D of re onal g Indian Institute o Technology Kharagpur of pur, engal, Pin 72 21302, INDIA A Kharagp West Be Dr. A Abraha Ar. am George is born on the Se venth of D e December, 1963. He has gradu uated with First Rank i n B. Arch f rom the Un iversity of Kerala in D December 1 986, secure M. Arch with Excel ed h llent Grade from India n Institute o Technolo of ogy, Kharag gpur, in 19 91 and Ph. in Devel opment of symbolic to .D ools for com mmunication in Archite cture n niversity, in 2005. He worked a an activ faculty member of the e as ve f from Calicut Un al ut, ugust Depa rtment of Architectur e, Nationa Institute of Techno logy-Calicu from Au 1988 to Januar 2009, a ry and has co ntributed t the caus of Archi tecture thr ough to se institu ution deve lopment, n numerous b building an interior projects; including the nd r presti igious adm inistrative complex o f NITC, re esearch pro ojects, nume erous publi ished pape rs, teachin and inv ng vited lectu ures. He w was award ded the J John Craw wford Schol arship by the Gov y vernment o Australi a, 1992 and Fulbr of right Rese earch wship 200 03-04 with centre of research at the De f epartment o Architec of cture, Fellow Corne Universit New Yo ell ty, ork. The N ehru Trust for Cambr ridge Colle ections, Vic toria Alber Museum, UK had...
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...professional in HR field where I can effectively contribute my skills and utilize my capabilities and talents for the growth of the organization and to carve out a successful career. Educational profile: Course | Name of Institution | University/ Board | Year | Percentage of Marks | MBA(HR & Finance) | Maharaja Engineering College, Coimbatore | Anna University | 2010-2012 | _ | BBM CA | CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore | Bharathiar University | 2007-2010 | 62.38 | Diploma in Retail Management | CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore | Bharathiar University | 2008-2010 | 56.5 | Higher Secondary | Chinmaya Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School, Calicut | Kerala State Board | 2006 -2007 | 73.67 | SSLC | Chinmaya Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School, Calicut | Kerala State Board | 2004 -2005 | 63.68 | Academic Projects Undertaken: Type of Project | Organization | Topic | Year | Summer Project | LNV Technology Pvt. Ltd, Chennai | Study on Employee involvement | 2012 | Summer Project | Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Co, Calicut | Employee Motivation | 2010 | Internship Training | Marina Motors, Calicut | Organization Study | 2011 | Internship Training | Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Co, Calicut | Organization Study | 2009 | Key Skills: * Good communication skill * Ability to deal with people diplomatically * Strong desire to learn * Hard working Computer Skills: * MS Office * SPSS *...
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...TRIUMPHS OF TRAINING PGR Nair In the year 1996, when I was the president of Cochin Film Society, I organized a week long “Film Appreciation camp” in Cochin drawing people from all over Kerala. PK Nair, the former curator of National Film Archives of India was the Camp director. The purpose was to give training to movie buffs on how to understand and appreciate good films. It included screening of over 40 world film classics ranging from “Battleship Potemkin” (Eisenstein) to modern masterpieces like “Elektra My Love” (Miklos Jancso) followed by discussion sessions. The Camp was inaugurated by the great Malayalam Novelist and Jnanpeeth award winner MT Vasudevan Nair, popularly known as MT. MT is also well-known in Kerala as a film script writer whose films have won National awards several times. During his speech he inspired us with a powerful example of transformation a film society in Karnataka achieved through training. In a village near Belgaum, every evening the Belgaum film society used to freely screen film classics in world cinema to an assembly of villagers in a maidan. The films included works from masters such Akira Kurosawa, Bergman , Federico Fellini, Michelangelo Antonioni, Satyajit Ray. A veteran Kannada film critic used to make an introductory appreciation speech about each film and he would then translate the English subtitles into Kannada language so that the villagers understood each film in all respects. A month following this regular exposure of...
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...Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG), founded in 1887, is an Indian business house headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, India. It encompasses several businesses, including financial services, automotive dealerships, hospitality, real estate, entertainment, health services and alternate energy. ------------------------------------------------- Financial Services[edit] Muthoot Fincorp Ltd. is one of the largest non-banking financial companies (NFBC) in India[citation needed], registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Muthoot Fincorp is a provider of mass finance in the form of gold loans. The company has a diverse mix of retail offerings including loan products, money transfer, roreign Exchange, insurance services and wealth management services. The net worth of Muthoot Fincorp as on 31 March 2014 was Rs. 1249.85 crores and the capital adequacy ratio of the company was 21.01%.[1] Muthoot Capital Services[edit] An NBFC listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, MCSL offers loans for the purchase of vehicles.. The company is licensed by RBI to accept deposits and offers deposit products. MCSL is active in retail financing and works with borrowers in rural and semi-urban areas. The company offers two wheeler and three wheeler loans and services more than 1,300 dealerships in seven states, with Hero and Honda contributing 80% of the total business.[2] Muthoot Housing Finance Company[edit] Three years back the group entered the affordable housing finance arena through a subsidiary – Muthoot...
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...Kollam Kollam or Quilon, an old sea port and town on the Laccadive Sea coast in Kerala, India, on the Ashtamudi Lake. Kollam, once called Desinganadu, had a sustained commercial reputation from the days of the Phoenicians and the Romans. Fed by the Chinese trade, it was regarded by Ibn Battuta, as one of the five ports which he had seen in the course of his travels during twenty four years, in the 14th century. Kollam District is a veritable Kerala in miniature is gifted with sea, lakes, plains, mountains, rivers, streams, backwaters, forest, vast green fields and tropical crops of every variety. History[edit] An ancient trading town - trading with Chinese, Arabs and other Orientals - with historical citations of trade dating back to Biblical history and the reign of Solomon (supported with a find of ancient Roman coins). Internal trade occurred through the Punalur Pass connecting the ancient town to Tamil Nadu. The overland trade by bullock cart of its produce pepper and the trade over the waterways connecting Allepey and Cochin ensured trade linakges that grew into shaping it as a town playing host to one of the earliest industrial townships. The rail links established to Tamil Nadu supported firmer trade links. The marine exports processing factories and the processing and packaging of cashewnuts took the produce of these shores across the globe. The State of Kerala is looking at trade to drive development that is environment friendly and sustainable. Kollam was a flourishing...
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...Sports & Education Promotion Trust (SEPT) was established to promote sports development in India with focus on football. Started in 2004 and based in Calicut, the trust has set up 41 centers called "football nurseries" spread across 11 districts in Kerala. SEPT identifies talented children from rural, tribal and coastal areas in difficult living conditions with targeted sport initiatives. Sport as a tool for development and peace – building process that offers the ideal framework and general conditions to connect and unite people beyond all frontiers. Sporting initiatives are an effective method to overcome differences between societies, people, ethnicities, religions and cultures. Sport also fosters personal development, encourages self-confidence and conveys values like team spirit, fair play and responsibility. SEPT applies exactly this positive energy of sport for sustainable and social intentions. SEPT’s programs provide young footballers a fun environment: To learn important life skills through the exciting game of football To improve football skills through intensive coaching and match play It aims to work with schools and institutions across India to deliver this exciting learning opportunity to boys and girls of all ages living in rural, tribal and coastal areas. SEPT : MISSION Sport as a tool for development and peace To actively contribute to the overall development of a child To promote a spirited and healthy lifestyle ...
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...I. Nayar of India, from South Indian state of Kerala and Punjab, has a different cultural back ground and way of life than Northern Americans. I will discuss how they interact within their kinship. I will also reflect on their beliefs and values and their gender relations. Could the Nayar of India culture and way of life be a way of life for the whole world? II. Kinship of Nayar India A. Family Ideals 1. Matrilineal family unit, wider kinship grouping 2. Concisting of three or four matrilineal related generations B. Matrilineal joint families 1. Include men related through the male line 2. Including wives, children C. Changes in the twentieth century 1. Living arrangements vary 2. Joint families’ couple with unmarried children III. Beliefs and values of Nayar of India A. Religious Beliefs 1. Christians, Muslims B. Ceremonies 1. Vishu, Onam, Thriuvthira C. Arts 1. Kathakali Dance IIII. Gender relations of Nayar of India A. Marriage 1. Talikettu Kalyanam ceremony 2. Sambandham ceremony B. Domestic Units 1. Fifty to one hundred people 2. One or more married women and children 3. Husband visited the home C. Inheritance 1. Property of man possessions whet to his sister and their children D. Socialization 1. Shaming (technique of control) 2. Children...
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...| A Legacy Unfolded...The dawn of April 15, 1887 witnessed a rare moment in the history of publishing in Kerela when Deepika, (Nazrani Deepika- as it was initially named) India's first Malayalam Newspaper was first published. A marvel at that time, it was the realization and fulfillment of a long-cherished dream of many, which its Founder Editor Fr. Emmanuel Nidhiry (Nidhirikal Mani Kathanar), a renowned priest and perceptive, creative thinker of those times, initiated and shaped.The newspaper was initially printed on a crude, hand-made wooden press built by the legendary and far-sighted visionary Carmelite Monk, Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara (now Blessed Chavara) at Mannanam; a remote hamlet near the town of Kottayam in Central Kerela over a quarter century before then. This event further marked the epoch-making but humble dawn of organized, elite, free press journalism in Kerela. The Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) congregation managed the newspaper till 1989, when it was converted into a Limited Company with public participation named Rashtra Deepika Ltd.; with a view to giving it fresh impetus, added professionalism and new ethos. The newspaper's founders had high and noble ambitions for this unique project that served as a major milestone in the evolution and advancement of literacy in Kerela. Under the dynamic leadership of Fr. Emmanuel Nidhiri, (a versatile genius and renowned philosopher of those times) and his team of thinkers, Nazrani Deepika marched unflinchingly...
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...On 22 December 2004, the Government of Kerala assigned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) the task of preparing the detailed project report (DPR) for the Kochi Metro rail project. It was expected to start by 2006 and complete by 2010. But the project was delayed because the Central Government expressed serious doubts about the economic viability of the project.[9] The Kerala government had sought the Centre's assistance for the project to be built on the lines of the Delhi Metro project in terms of funding. The Centre refused this request.[10] The Union Government was in favour of implementing the project in public–private partnership (PPP) on the build-operate-transfer model,[11] ruling out its own financial involvement. The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and the Planning Commission were also against government investment in the project, and refused to accept it as a project in line with the Delhi and Chennai metros. The political rivalry between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the Centre was a major reason for such developments and the slow down in the project.[12] The LDF wanted it to be in public sector, which was not accepted by the Central Government. The victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the 2011 Kerala legislative assembly elections, changed the scenario in the state[13] and it was decided that the Kochi Metro would follow the Chennai Metro and Delhi Metro models, and...
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