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Vision
A vibrant & alluring capital city that is inclusive, safe & accessible and which respects its natural environment & celebrates its heritage & culture.
Strategy

The five Strategic Pillars that lay the foundation for the Vision Statement are derived from City Profile, Citizen Engagement & SWOT analysis. Below are listed the key focus areas – Strategic Direction & Goals, that will support & build on the Vision.

 
Strategic Location and Connectivity
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8TH BUSIEST AIRPORT IN INDIA.

The International Airport is considered an all-weather airport and is busiest in terms of international traffic.

CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION

is the largest railway station in Kerala in terms of passenger movement and an important rail hub in Southern Railway. There are direct rail connections to all major cities in India.

KSRTC

is one of the oldest state run public bus transport services in India. Daily scheduled distance is over 14,22,546 km

  • Administrative capital. located along the west coast (southernmost part of India)
  • Acts as a gateway to the Middle East and South Asian countries
  • Southern Air Command headquarters of the Indian Air Force
City Evolution & Identitiy
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  • Derived from 'Thiru-Anantha-Puram' meaning The town of Lord Anantha
  • Marthanda Varna founded the princely state of Thiruvithamkoor with Thiruvananthapuram as the capital in 1745
  • Acted as trading post for spices, sandalwood and ivory during pre-colonial and colonial period
  • Municipality set up in 1920 and upgraded to Corporation in 1940
  • International tourist destination - Shri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Kovalam Beach
  • Hosts the Annual International Film Festival
  • Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station is located here
Area and Demography
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4,470 persons/sq.Km
Average density

1,088 TO 1,000
Sex ratio

75,623 persons
Slum population

1,96,202 hhs, 4 persons/HH
Households and average size

86%

Average literacy rate
Land Use Pattern
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Land Use Area(sq. km) % As per URDPFI guidelines

Residential

120.34

56

40-45%

Commercial

2.53

1

3 - 4%
Public/Semi Public

27.86

13

10 - 12%
Transportation

6.46

3

12 - 14%

Industrial

1.82

1

8 - 10%
Arks & Open Space

0.54

0

18 - 20%

Agriculture/Paddy
Cultivation

48.27

23

-

Water Bodies

5.18

2

-

Total

214.60

100%

 
Source: Draft Masterplan Report 2015
Improving basic services
Basic Services include water, sanitation and waste management. Emphasis is placed on equitable access to these urban basic services, especially for the poor. It promotes the development of clean, energy efficient, affordable, and human-centered design that can deliver better services to citizens, while at the same time make the most effective use of natural resources and cutting down on fossil fuel reliance and energy consumption.

GOAL 01: 100% coverage of 24x7 water supply & optimization of water usage through smart water network.

GOAL 02: 100% coverage of roadside storm water drains along with regular cleaning & maintenance of the major drains.

GOAL 03: Provide adequate public toilets in key public & commercial areas

GOAL 04: Ensure a clean city through integrated collection, transportation & management of solid waste.

GOAL 05: Improve service delivery of public utilities & services