COCHIN: At Present
Urbanization: Current Scenario in Cochin Cochin is the commercial capital of Kerala. It is the most promising growth-oriented development region in the state of Kerala. A collection of small islands, a large peninsula, and the mainland collectively made up the modern city of Kochi. The city of Kochi is located along the central coast of Kerala in Ernakulam district. Developments in the city and the surrounding area have taken a fast stride in the last two decades. The Information Technology Institutions at Kakkanad, the International Airport at Nedumbassery, the new bridge linking Vypeen islands to the mainland, and the high impact residential and commercial developments in the city and the surrounding areas have caused direct and indirect development impacts in many sectors. The newly proposed metro project, the high-speed rail corridor, smart city project, and the Vallarpadam container terminal project will enhance the growth of Kochi. Fort Kochi, located on a penin...