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The 49.5 km Kochi Outer Ring Road (ORR) connecting Angamaly and Aroor has accelerated with the Centre appointing an authority for land acquisition. The project, implemented by NHAI at a cost of ₹69.356 billion, will involve acquiring 363.73 hectares across 20 villages.
Kochi Metro Phase 2 is planned as an extension to Kakkanad and the Airport, with an estimated cost of ₹2,500 crore. The extension is expected to significantly improve connectivity to Kakkanad and the airport.
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.
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