Kollam Development Authority

Kollam Development Authority Introduction: Kollam Development Authority (KDA) is the autonomous statutory body overseeing the development of the City of Kollam in the state of Kerala, India. KDA is the responsible body for the planning and development of the major parts of Kollam urban area which consists of the City corporation of Kollam and its surrounding areas like Eravipuram, Sakthikulangara, Neendakara, Uliyakovil, Anchalumoodu, Kottiyam etc. KDA is one of the 5 significant city development authorities in eralaK which gained in significance because of the importance of the City of Kollam as the emerging 'Port City of Kerala'. Government of Kerala constituted Kollam Development Authority (KDA) in 1981, under Town Planning Act. In 2007, the Government of Kerala wound up the Kollam Development Authority, along with the Kozhikode, Thrissur, Idukki and Varkala development authorities. After 5 year, in 2012, the Government of Kerala reconstituted KDA along with Kozhikode and Thrissur development authorities. Objectives and purposes: The main objectives of Urban Development Policy as envisaged by the National Commission on Urbanisation included the following. i) Saving the super-metros and national cities and also reviving their economies; ii) Development of fast growing intermediary level urban centres by ensuring financial investment for maintaining the existing infrastructure and augmenting it to a level wherein they will be more efficient urban entities; and iii) Development of stagnating towns by providing gainful employment opportunities. The National Commission on Urbanisation suggested that urbanisation strategy should be a part of the major strategy of generating economic growth. The Commission also observed that urbanisation should be visualized as a major instrument for promoting agricultural and industrial development as well as implementing antipoverty programme in backward areas. Owing to the emphasis on industrialisation and economic development in the successive Five Year Plans, Urbanisation in India has been characterised by the following special features: a) Growth of towns and agro-industrial centres; b) Setting up of institutional and administrative centres including places of tourist interest, educational centres and the state headquarters; and c) Emergence of new industrial centres and major irrigation and power projects. Proposed works: Government of Kerala have organized an urban development meet in the name 'Partner Kerala' during the month February, 2014. Kollam development Authority proposed 10 projects in that meet for the development of Kollam Urban Area. They are, 1. Organized park and open space, Thirumullavaram. 2. Organized park and open space, Thangassery. 3. Re-development of Payikkada commercial area in the city. 4. Beautification of TS Canal – Kollam Boat Jetty to Eravipuram Thottumugham. 5. Junction Improvement Project – Kadappakada Junction. 6. Junction Improvement Project – High School Junction. 7. Mobility Hub Opposite to Public Library, Kollam. 8. Oceanarium at Kollam Beach. 9. Road Development Project – From new SP office Railway Over Bridge to Vellayittambalam. 10. Shopping Mall, Office Complex and Exhibition cum – Trading Centre for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises at Thamarakulam..

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