LEADER SPEAK
Green-lungs have to be developed at different parts of the city
E M Najeeb
Thiruvananthapuram is a unique city in many ways. The city stretches over an undulated land between the green mountains of the Western Ghats and the Lakshadweep Sea. It is strategically positioned on a major international sea route and it is also connected by air with all major global locations. It has a historical and heritage importance, with many monuments and historical landmarks. Thiruvananthapuram is known for its natural beauty, moderate and comfortable climate, and diverse natural attractions like mountains, spice gardens, wildlife, beaches, backwaters, and so on.
The city is fast growing in its population and innumerable activities. Business, educational institutions and higher education centres, government offices, administrative centres, hospitality centres, tourism, Information Technology, medical centres, etc are creating unprecedented congestion in the city. For a streamlined scientific and comfortable planning and development of the city a detailed Master Plan was essential.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
July 2013
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