The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has confirmed that Infopark Phase 3, Kerala’s first Integrated AI Township, will be completed by 2030. GCDA Chairman K Chandran Pillai said the master plan and detailed project report would be submitted within a year, with land pooling notifications to be issued in the next three weeks.

The project, spread across 300–500 acres in Ernakulam district, will integrate commercial and residential spaces with modern infrastructure. It will create more than 20 million sq. ft. of office space and over 5,000 housing units. Investments of Rs 250 billion are expected, with projections of 200,000 direct and 400,000 indirect jobs.

Infopark CEO Susanth Kurunthil said the township would attract global tech majors and GCCs of leading firms, establishing Kochi as a leading IT hub. GCDA will oversee land pooling while Infopark will serve as developer. Areas under consideration include Kunnathunad and Kizhakkambalam panchayats, with final selection dependent on environmental studies and landowner consultations.

Designed as a mixed-use AI-native city, the township will feature IT towers, schools, hospitals, retail spaces, sports and cultural venues, smart parking, and green zones. It will connect seamlessly to Ernakulam city, the proposed Angamaly–Nettoor NH bypass, metro lines, and public transit.

Unlike smart cities that rely on technology to manage services, the AI-native model will operate on artificial intelligence as its foundation. A central “urban city brain” will manage real-time data on power, water, waste, traffic and security, enabling proactive governance.

The township will focus on sustainability and inclusivity, aiming for carbon negativity, water positivity, and zero waste. Underground utilities will improve maintainability and aesthetics, while 24/7 AI surveillance will enhance safety.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Under Kerala Land Pooling Rules, the project requires the consent of at least 75 per cent of landowners, with consultations already under way.