Kochi: Chief Minister Ommen Chandy has said the first phase of the SmartCity Kochi project will be functional in two years.
Inaugurating a workshop conducted by SmartCity authorities for incorporating the views of various government departments and agencies here on Thursday, Chandy said all efforts would be made to get environmental clearance for the same within 45 days.
Admitting that the project had been delayed by over six years, he said the government would welcome any decision of the Company concerning the appointment of a new CEO.
The Chief Minister also said the government would extend all its support to TECOM for the completion of the project.
Baju George, SmartCity Managing Director, said that the first building of the project would be completed within six months.
The Centre had recently accepted the state's plea to make the entire project under single Special Economic Zone (SEZ).