Kerala cabinet clears ₹3,716.10-crore revised estimate for Kochi canals project (IURWTS)
The Kerala cabinet on 7 May 2025 approved a revised estimate of ₹3,716.10 crore for the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System (IURWTS) to revive six canals in Kochi, with Kochi Metro Rail Limited continuing as the SPV.
Summary
The Kerala cabinet on 7 May 2025 gave its nod to implement the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System (IURWTS) in Kochi at a revised estimate of ₹3,716.10 crore. The project aims to make six canals navigable and to tackle flooding in the city: Edappally, Chilavannoor, Thevara-Perandoor, Thevara, Market and Konthuruthy canals. Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will continue as the special purpose vehicle, and the Kerala Water Authority is the implementing agency for the sewerage components. Funding will come through the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and the National River Conservation Directorate. Proposed in 2018 at ₹1,325 crore and revised to ₹1,528 crore in February 2021, the cost rose after Kochi's sewerage master plan was integrated into the project.
Key facts
- Approved
- 7 May 2025, Kerala cabinet
- Revised estimate
- ₹3,716.10 crore
- Canals
- Edappally, Chilavannoor, Thevara-Perandoor, Thevara, Market, Konthuruthy
- SPV
- Kochi Metro Rail Limited
- Sewerage
- Kerala Water Authority
- Funding
- KIIFB and National River Conservation Directorate
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which agency will continue as the special purpose vehicle for the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System (IURWTS) in Kochi?
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Correct answer: D — Kochi Metro Rail Limited
KMRL continues as the SPV; the Kerala Water Authority implements the sewerage components, and KIIFB and the NRCD provide funding.
What revised estimate did the Kerala cabinet approve on 7 May 2025 for the Kochi canals project (IURWTS)?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,716.10 crore
The cabinet approved ₹3,716.10 crore. ₹1,325 crore was the 2018 estimate and ₹1,528 crore the February 2021 revision.