Thiruvananthapuram’s IT sector could gain more room to grow as Technopark Phase III receives environmental clearance from the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The approval clears the way for a proposed ₹1,030 crore development with 8.19 lakh square metres of built-up area, supporting new IT investment and the capital’s technology ecosystem.
The project covers 32.49 hectares in Attipra village, Thiruvananthapuram taluk, within the 94-acre Phase III campus. The clearance was approved at SEIAA’s 164th meeting on April 25, following consideration by the State Expert Appraisal Committee, and remains valid for 10 years.
The campus already includes the Ganga and Yamuna buildings and the Niagara complex. Technopark officials expect the approval to encourage further investment, while some development work has already begun. The development could support the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Separately, proposed and ongoing investments in Phase II are expected to generate jobs for more than 5,000 professionals.
Because the campus is close to the Thettiyar River and its natural drainage network, the approval requires measures to manage rainwater and reduce flood risks. Key conditions include:
The clearance also sets requirements for vegetation, energy and transport facilities. Technopark must provide afforestation across one hectare of common areas and another hectare within individual lessees’ plots. A green belt of suitable indigenous tree species must be maintained at a minimum rate of one tree per 80 square metres.
At least 20% of the project’s energy needs must be met through solar power. Shared electric vehicle charging facilities and wastewater reuse are also required.
Other conditions cover pollution control and ongoing oversight:
The expansion could increase office capacity and attract further IT activity in Thiruvananthapuram, provided construction progresses in line with the clearance and its environmental safeguards.
1. What environmental clearance has Technopark Phase III in Attipra, Thiruvananthapuram received?
Technopark Phase III in Attipra received environmental clearance from SEIAA for its proposed expansion. The approval is valid for 10 years and permits development subject to specified environmental conditions.
2. What is the proposed investment and built-up area of Technopark Phase III?
The Technopark Phase III expansion has a proposed project cost of ₹1,030 crore and a planned built-up area of 8.19 lakh square metres. The project covers 32.49 hectares within the campus.
3. Which existing IT buildings are located at Technopark Phase III in Attipra, Thiruvananthapuram?
Technopark Phase III in Attipra already houses the Ganga and Yamuna buildings and the Niagara complex. The expansion is intended to provide additional infrastructure for IT development.
4. What flood protection measures are required at Technopark Phase III near the Thettiyar River in Thiruvananthapuram?
Technopark Phase III near the Thettiyar River must maintain a three to four metre river buffer, restore 0.5 hectares of riverbank habitat and cooperate with proposed river widening, including work on a downstream culvert currently one metre wide.
5. What rainwater harvesting and afforestation requirements apply to Technopark Phase III?
Technopark Phase III must provide rainwater harvesting across 5.41 acres with a storage capacity of 26,446 cubic metres. Afforestation must cover one hectare of common areas and another hectare within individual lessees’ plots, alongside a requirement of one indigenous tree per 80 square metres.
6. What energy and environmental monitoring rules apply to Technopark Phase III in Thiruvananthapuram?
Technopark Phase III in Thiruvananthapuram must obtain at least 20% of its energy from solar power, provide shared electric vehicle charging facilities, treat sewage and maximise treated wastewater reuse. SEIAA will conduct annual inspections, and half-yearly environmental compliance reports must be uploaded to the designated portal and project website.
