Panampally Nagar, Kochi

Kerala is targeting investments of around Rs 10,000 crore in the first phase of its Mission Samudra initiative. This includes port-related developments, shipbuilding, logistics, and tourism initiatives. As part of Mission Samudra, plans are underway to establish an Oceanarium in Kochi and an International Maritime Museum.

India is set to launch its first scheduled commercial seaplane service connecting Kochi with the Lakshadweep Islands within days. Operated by SkyHop Aviation under the UDAN scheme, the service aims to significantly improve connectivity to the remote islands and offer a unique travel experience.

A delegation from the Kochi Corporation,, has submitted a list of nine priority projects to CM. These projects are transport development (Thammanam–Pullepady Road, Goshree–Mamangalam Road with a new bridge, Palluruthy 40 Feet Road, Atlantis RoB, Mattancherry Halt RoB), a drinking water project for western Kochi, an integrated waste management and waste-to-energy project, and Vembanad Lake rejuvenation.

The Punjathodu canal in Kochi is facing severe pollution due to the accumulation of plastic waste. Despite previous clean-up efforts and High Court directives, residents allege that waste is being released back into the canal without proper disposal, leading to blockages and potential health hazards.

The Kochi Corporation's surplus budget for 2026-27 prioritizes infrastructure development, social welfare, and environmental protection. It projects a surplus of ₹132.96 crore, with a total revenue of ₹1,388.13 crore and expenditure of ₹1,255.16 crore.

A new eight-storey super-specialty block with 842 beds and 16 operation theatres has been inaugurated at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kalamassery, Kochi. This upgrade to healthcare infrastructure, costing Rs 286.66 crore, aims to address the insufficiency of critical treatments and expand services, benefiting patients from Kochi and surrounding regions.