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Programs

• Mini Cafeteria and toilet complex at Koithara Park

  The Honourable Mayor inaugurated the newly developed toilet complex and mini cafeteria at Koithara Park, a project that enhances public amenities and urban infrastructure. Designed by c-hed’s in-house consultant, Ms. Shobita Jacob, and made possible through the generous CSR funding of Cochin Shipyard, this initiative reflects a commitment to betterment of public spaces in the

• MOU between c-hed and ASADI

  Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development has entered into an MOU, marking the beginning of a new chapter in partnership with Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovation (ASADI), a leading architecture school, to foster meaningful collaboration and shared ventures.

• TOSCA Installation and Demonstration

  The TOSCA installation and demonstration was held at Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED) as part of TOSCA India – the Toolkit for Open and Sustainable City Planning & Analysis project implemented with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The project is envisioned to address the critical urban challenges and

• Challenge Lab Kochi

  Challenge Lab Kochi – A technical workshop was organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH that aimed to develop a granular understanding of city’s needs and priorities, challenges and enablers for setting up the Urban Observatory as well as programming and management of public open spaces. The event was formally inaugurated by the

• Launch of 100 E-Autos

  The launch programme of 100 E-Autos as part of Smart SUT project under GIZ and Urban Pathways project under UN Habitat.

• Kochi – City of Design

  The first Steering Committee of Kochi – City of Design.

• Urban Sustainability and Smart City (USSC) Event

  The India-EU Urban Partnership (IEUP) project between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India and the European Union aims to support the implementation of smart, resilient and sustainable urban development in India under the ‘Road Map -2025’ of India-EU bilateral co-operation. In an interaction in early 2022, the Government of Kerala and

• Visit of Dutch Water Experts

  As part of the ongoing discussions the Hon’ble Mayor has been having with Sri. Venu Rajamony IFS, Officer on Special Duty (External Cooperation), Government of Kerala and Former Ambassador of India to the Netherlands and the Dutch water experts, a delegation of experts visited areas of Kochi city being inundated during heavy rains. The purpose

• EcoLogistics project – Inauguration and handing over of Zero- Emission Electric Freight Autos

  Kochi showcases a way forward to address the complex problems of decarbonising urban logistics, air pollution, climate change, and gender inequality. Hon’ble Justice Shri Devan Ramachandran of the Kerala High Court and Hon’ble Mayor Adv.M Anilkumar inaugurated a demonstration project on September 15, 2022, to promote zero-emission light goods vehicles for last-mile deliveries under EcoLogistics

• Towards Plastic Less Kochi Campaign

  The steel water bottle distribution held at Government Girls L.P School, Ernakulam and SRV Government Higher Secondary School, Ernakulam as part of ‘Towards Plastic Less Kochi Campaign’.    

• Training programme on the vacant land survey and retrieving land survey details from GIS platform

  Training programme on the vacant land survey and retrieving land survey details from GIS platform held as part of the ‘Rapid Response Policy Engagement’ project.  

• Workshop on Advancing Climate action in Kochi – Facilitating c-hed’s priorities as Kochi’s designated cell for climate action

  Workshop on ‘Advancing Climate action in Kochi – Facilitating c-hed’s priorities as Kochi’s designated cell for climate action’ was held to explore the opportunities of further integrating multiple climate resilience and adaptation programs in Kochi. The event had the participation of major stakeholders in the city.  

• Inauguration and handing over of Zero- Emission Electric Freight Autos

    Kochi Municipal Corporation showcases a way forward to address the complex problems of decarbonising urban logistics, air pollution, climate change, and gender inequality. Hon’ble Justice Shri Devan Ramachandran of the Kerala High Court and Hon’ble Mayor of Kochi Shri Adv.M Anilkumar inaugurated a demonstration project on September 15, 2022, to promote zero-emission light goods

• VACANT LAND SURVEY – DATA HANDING OVER CEREMONY

  The vacant land survey data handing over ceremony held as part of the ‘Rapid Response Policy Engagement’ project done with the support of University of Reading, UK and SCMS School of Architecture. The is project is co-ordinated by c-hed.

• MoU signed between c-hed and MG University

  A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today between the Centre for Urban Studies and Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (c-hed) to work together on urban development, public governance, urban studies and research activities.   The programme was attended by the Hon’ble Mayor of Kochi Adv. M Anilkumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of M G University

• Stakeholder discussion on “Transforming adoption of E-Autos in Indian Cities” initiative

  The stakeholder discussion on “Transforming adoption of E-Autos in Indian Cities” initiative held  at Kochi Municipal Corporation council hall.

• Towards Plastic Less Kochi Campaign

  Prabhat Pheri and the inauguration of the Plastic waste collection box held as part of ‘Towards Plastic Less Kochi Campaign’ at Ernakulam Boat Jetty.         Prabhat Pheri held as part of ‘Towards Plastic Less Kochi Campaign’ at Thevara.

• Inauguration of setting up of Water Treatment Plant at Subhash Bose Park and the Kick off of ‘Towards Plastic Less Kochi’ Campaign

  The inauguration of setting up of Water Treatment Plant at Subhash Bose Park and the Kick off of ‘Towards Plastic Less Kochi’ Campaign were held at Subhash Bose Park on July 8, 2022.

• Inauguration of the Mini Nature Interpretation Centre and the release of the Handbook on ‘Trees of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry

  The inauguration of the Mini Nature Interpretation Centre and the release of the Handbook on ‘Trees of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry’ were held at Subhash Bose Park.                    

• World Environment Day 2022 – Kawaki project launch

  The launch of the Kawaki project as part of the World Environment Day celebration was held at Subhash Bose park, Kochi    

• European Union – IURC delegation visits the Greater Cochin Development Authority

  The European Union – IURC delegation visited the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) and held discussion with the Chairman Sri. K Chandran Pillai and team.  

• European Union – IURC delegation visits Cochin Port Trust

  The European Union – IURC delegation visited the Cochin Port Trust and held discussion with the Chairman Dr. M. Beena IAS and team.                    

• European Union – IURC delegation visits Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research, CUSAT

  The European Union – IURC delegation visited the Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research of the Cochin University for Science and Technology and held discussion with Dr. Abhilash. S, Director, and team.

• EU – IURC delegation visits CSML

  The visiting EU – IURC delegation had a detailed discussion on Kochi’s smart city project and programmes. Sri. Shanavas IAS , CEO , CSML briefed the delegation about the ongoing projects. They also discussed with the team the programmes and area of cooperation within IURC.

• Mullassery Canal Project – Team visit

  Ms. Teresa Kerber, the Project Manager for SUD-SC Phase II project of GIZ visited Kochi to meet with the Hon’ble Mayor and Dr. Rajan Chedambath, Director, c-hed. She was accompanid by Ms. Charlotte Pusch, GIZ, Ms. Fathim Rashna, GIZ, Mr. Esakkiraj S, GIZ. The team also visited the Ente Kochi Urban Design Competition site –

• Morgenstadt Global Smart Cities Initiative (MGI) – Sustainable Neighbourhood project

  SITE VISIT AND STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP As part of the ongoing Morgenstadt Global Smart Cities Initiative (MGI) – Sustainable Neighbourhood project, the project team from Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO), Stuttgart, University of Stuttgart, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) visited Kochi. The team along with the c-hed visited the project area at Elamakkara North

• TUMI – WAY FINDING SIGNAGES INAUGURATION

  Kochi Ithile way finding signage project was created based on Reimagining Fort KochiProposal and and Transport Strategy document by SMART-SUT for West Kochi Island withpartners including Kochi Municipal Corporation, Centre for Heritage, Environment andDevelopment (C-HED), and GIZ India , through the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative(TUMI), funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and

• KAWAKI PROJECT INAUGURATION

  Nature Based Solutions is one of the few important verticals in which Kochi Municipal Corporation is focused on. In this regard Kochi Municipal Corporation is launching the KAVAKI initiative, which focuses on increasing the cities green cover by developing urban grooves of native trees in a data-based approach focusing on the most heat stress vulnerable

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  The city of Kochi is an important place of employment for migrant workers in Kerala. The migrant workers in any urban centre are often forced to live in unhygienic and unsafe conditions. The case to some extent in Kochi is the same. They are often denied the access to safe and fair accommodation in the

• Setting up of Integrated Support Platform for Women Entrepreneurship in Kochi

  Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of families, communities and cities. With an emphasis on the economic and social upliftment and security of women, Kochi Municipal Corporation with the support of GIZ India launched the Women Entrepreneurship Project ‘Venture Initiation Program – Women (VIP: Women)’under the SDG and Governance component of

• TRAINING PROGRAMME ON SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING

  The Kochi Municipal Corporation and the Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED) in partnership with CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), CEPT University, Ahmedabad with the support of the GIZ India organized an online training programme on ‘Sustainable Urban Planning’ on two consecutive days for government officials and professionals engaged with the urban development

• Auto Ambulance service

  An emergency service to cater to the needs of COVID patients, especially transport of COVID patients to hospitals, supply of medicines, oximeter, oxygen cylinder and thermometer and to patients houses, etc kick started yesterday in the city. Covid relief works have been on the radar for Kochi municipal corporation and C-HED has been providing backend

• Policy Presentation- Rapid Response Policy Engagement – Affordable Rental Housing for Internal Migrants

  The city of Kochi is an important place of employment for migrant workers in Kerala. Workers from Tamil Nadu have been living and working in the city for decades. In addition, workers from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and many more can be found in the city today. The migrant workers

• Hybrid Workshop – The Morgenstadt Global Smart City Innovation Lab

  Kochi is one among the Indian cities selected for ‘The Morgenstadt Global Smart City Innovation Lab’. The project is being coordinated and implemented in the city by the C-HED with the technical support of the University of Stuttgart and Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO), Stuttgart. The other prominent institutions that have partnered in this

• Subhash Bose Park Reopening

  The prestigious Subhash Bose Park is maintained by Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development. The park is a fine example of our efforts . It serves as the green lungs of the core city and a space for recreation . It is now alive and vibrant with music concerts , performing arts and other cultural

• ECOLOGISTICS STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION MEETING

  Today the whole world is facing serious climate change issues, as a result of uncontrolled carbon emissions from various sectors mainly transport sector. Our Kochi is one of the areas that suffers the most from its bitter effects. Unscientific transportation is one of the major problems facing Kochi in this regard. Based on this, several

• RAPID RESPONSE POLICY ENGAGEMENT – ONLINE COLLOQUIUM

  An online workshop on ‘Explore Issues and Solutions for Solving Housing Challenges of Migrant Workers in Kochi, Kerala’ was organized as part of Rapid Response Policy Engagement project on March 16, 2021 as part of the comprehensive planning of the recommendations received from the stakeholder workshop held on March 5, 2021. Hon’ble Mayor Adv. M

• URBAN ENERGY TRANSITION – STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION WORKSHOP

  Kochi, one of the major urban agglomerations in the state is seriously pondering on the need for sustainable energy transition. It has been very proactively discussing and engaging with various stakeholders to identify the opportunities and challenges of clean energy projects within the city. In this regard, the urban energy transition project, the brainchild of

• RAPID RESPONSE POLICY ENGAGEMENT – STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION WORKSHOP

  The city of Kochi is an important place of employment for migrant workers in Kerala. Workers from Tamil Nadu have been living and working in the city for decades. In addition, workers from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and many more can be found in the city today. The migrant workers

• CANOPY ART-HOLIC PAINTERS CAMP

  Kochi Corporation in association with Kerala Lalithakala Academy  conducted Canopy Art-Holic Art Camp of painters on March 4th -6th, 2021 at the Chatiyath Queens Walkway. The three day camp organised as part of the ambitious Arts Space Kochi (ASK) project had 10 renowned artists brushing the colours of the expression of nature on to the

• Road Safety Event organized under ASK

  As part of the Road Safety Month campaign, Kochi Municipal Corporation (KMC) jointly with Transport Department, Government of Kerala and Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA) have launched the Road Safety awareness event in Kochi on February 16, 2021. The event was supported by Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED) under the initiative ‘Art Space

• ASK MUSICAL EVENT AT KOCHI DURBAR HALL GROUND AND KOITHARA PARK

  As part of Arts Space Kochi a live music events was held at Durbar Hall and Koithara Park in Kochi on February 14, 2021. The performances were done by the music band of young techies named ‘Untagged’. The event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Mayor Adv. M. Anil Kumar. The event was held in association

• ARTS SPACE KOCHI PROGRAMME LAUNCH

  Kochi Corporation in association with the district administration in coordination with the Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED), launched Arts Space Kochi (ASK) on February 8, 2021 Monday in an effort to encourage arts, particularly in public spaces. The project kicked off with an inaugural event at the cultural corner of Kochi Metro Rail

• Biodiversity strategy and action plan for Kochi

  The Kochi Corporation has prepared a local biodiversity strategy and action plan which sets 29 goals for the city to achieve on biodiversity conservation by 2025. The city is the first in the country to develop a ‘scientifically informed and participatory’ action plan, according to Mayor Soumini Jain’s message in the plan. The plan was

• Kochi City Biodiversity Index

    The City Biodiversity Index and Illustrated Natural Asset Map of Kochi Municipal Corporation, prepared under INTERACT- Bio project was released by Hon’ble Mayor Soumini Jain. Kochi is one the very few cities in India who have developed the City Biodiversity Index. The City Biodiversity Index of Kochi has been developed with support from ICLEI-Local

• EnteKochi Urban Design Competition

  Kochi Municipal Corporation (KMC), with the support and cooperation of GIZ India, under the “Sustainable Urban Development – Smart Cities” (SUD-SC) project, has launched the ‘EnteKochi-Competition’ – a novel approach to a national-level ‘Urban Design Competition’ (UDC), that aims to jointly ‘design the future city’ of Kochi. Multi-disciplinary teams of professionals from diverse backgrounds (Social

• Kochi Metropolitan Web Lab

  As part of the India-EU Urban Partnership (IEUP) programme a Kochi Metropolitan Web Lab was organised by the Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development. Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Mayor, the web lab focused on ‘Resilient Urban Planning’ (given its significance post COVID and resulting issues such as reverse migration). The two week long brainstorming session

• Stakeholder Consultation Workshop – Urban Community Resilience Assessment

  As a part of Cities 4 forests initiative by World Resource Institute (WRI India) a multi-stakeholder consultation workshop to assess the indicators of the Urban Community Resilience Assessment (UCRA) tool for Kochi was conducted at c-hed. The workshop was to identify the scope to apply the UCRA Tool in the vulnerable neighborhoods of Kochi city. Stakeholders

• Green Corridor Project (N-S Corridor)

  Mobilise Your City (MYC) project, an initiative of the Union Government to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions related to urban transport. Kochi is one of the cities selected for the MYC project. Urban Mass Transport Company (UMTC) has been entrusted with the task of implementing the project in Kochi.  Under the MYC programme, the

• C-HED at 10th World Urban Forum

  Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED) director Dr. Rajan Chedambath presented our organisations case at the 10th World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This competition is designed to share and exchange valuable knowledge and experiences between cities all around the world, with C-HED representing Kochi this year. Joining Dr. Rajan on stage and

• Water Conservation Workshop

  The Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (c-hed) and Ashoka Trust for Reserarch in Ecology and Environment (ATREE), organised a 1 day workshop where we discussed and deliberated on measures for water conservation including developing awareness and strategies to help fight climate change. The event was supported by the Kochi Municipal Corporation and Department of

• Mapathon – Cities4forests

  The Kochi Municipal Corporation in association with the World Resources Institute India organized a ‘Mapathon’ in coordination with the Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development, as part of the Cities4Forests project from 9 to 11 January, 2020 at St. Teresa’s College, Kochi to develop monitoring mechanism in Kochi and enhance community participation in restoration. Kochi

• Training Workshop – MYC

  The Kochi Municipal Corporation in partnership with French Development Agency (AFD) and GIZ, organized two day training workshop on sustainable and low carbon urban mobility in association with MYC  and SMART-SUT, on 25th and 26th July 2019. On behalf of Kochi Municipal Corporation, the Centre for Heritage Environment and Development (c-hed) supported the organization of

• A tree for a child

  The Kochi Municipal Corporation is implementing a programme named ‘A tree for a child’, as part of its environment conservation initiatives for the city. The initiative aims at increasing the number of trees per person in the city. As per the programme, the parents of a new born in the city can plant and nurture

• Subhash Park Tree Naming and Handbook Release

  The Subhash Bose park which is maintained by the Center for Heritage, Environment and Development is rich in biodiversity.  Under the interact bio project, jointly conducted by Kochi Municipal Corporation, c-hed and ICLEI,  Mapping, Identification and Naming of trees in Subhash Bose Park were done. A total of 434 trees were identified  which included 61

• DRAWING WORKSHOP 2018

  The CEPT University is conducting a drawing workshop “The sudden change of the line” as part of their winter school 2018 program. The workshop started on December 17th 2018 and has 19 students from various streams participating. The program is known for its distinctive spirit provides a dynamic and multicultural learning experience where the students

• POSTER DESIGNING COMPETITION

  The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India had launched a scheme on “Development of Solar Cities”. Under this scheme Kochi was selected as one among the 60 cities to be supported for development as “Solar/ Green Cities”. The council of the Kochi Municipal Corporation had assigned the Centre for Heritage, Environment

• URBAN PATHWAYS

  URBAN PATHWAYS   The Urban Pathways project helps delivering on the Paris Agreement and the NDCs in the context of the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. It has established a facility in close cooperation with other organisations and networks active in this area to support national and local governments to develop action plans

• Dedicating Sculpture Ensemble to the City

  The renovated sculptures in the Subash Chandra Bose Park, was dedicated to the city on 6th of February 2018 by Artist Namboodiri and literary critic Prof. M.K. Sanoo who were the Guest of Honors for the evening. The renovated work was unveiled  in the presence of Hon’ble Mayor Smt. Soumini Jain, Kochi Municipal Corporation Chairpersons

• Sculpture Restoration Camp

  The Subhash Bose Park lying on the banks of the Ernakulam backwaters and facing the harbour is the most scenic, tranquil and highly frequented public space in the city. As the city chokes with ever-growing traffic and congested living conditions, this park has become the green lung and breathing space for the citizens. The park

• Kick-Off Workshop on low-carbon urban energy, mobility and waste management solutions

  The city of Kochi has been invited to be part of new initiative – the Urban Pathways project that aims at action delivering on the New Urban Agenda in the context of the Paris Agreement by the UN Habitat. This is in continuation with the SOLUTIONs project (Sharing Opportunities for Low carbon Urban TransportationS) in which Kochi

• Meeting with Hon’ble Ambassador of Belgium H.E Mr. Jan Luykx

  A trade mission from Belgium led by Ambassador Jan Luykx and Consul-General Bart De Groof has offered technology solutions and ideas for the Kochi Smart City programme. During a joint session organised by the Belgium Embassy in India, Brussels Invest and Export, Kochi Municipal Corporation and Cochin Smart Mission Ltd on Monday, presentations and B2B

• Visit of UN-Habitat Official

  As part of the SOLUTIONS project, UN-Habitat Urban Basic Services Branch Urban Mobility Unitse Sustainable Urban Mobility Specialist Ms. Stefanie Holzwarth visited Cochin and met Mayor Soumini Jain and Dr. Rajan Chedambath, Director , Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development to discuss on the various  transportation initiatives of Cochin and to know more on UMTA and

• Workshop on Sustainable Transport Solutions for Cochin – March 25-27, 2015

  Held during 25 to 27 March 2015, Kochi, India, the three day workshop on sustainable transport solutions workshop gathered various stakeholders regarding urban transport in the city and international expert organizations to discuss on possible solutions that can resolve the overwhelmed transport demand. Kochi has been selected as one of the take up city under

• One Kochi One Colour

  After the successful completion of the Mission Clean Kochi Campaign, the Kochi Municipal Corporation has jumped to an advanced second phase with the plan to paint the city blue to ensure a unique identity for the city through the campaign called ‘One Kochi, One Colour’. As part of the project, the walls of buildings, especially

• Inauguration of Mission Kochi 15-8-15

  The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala inaugurated the Mission Kochi 15-8-15 campaign of Kochi Municipal Corporation on 25th August 2014.  The new waste collection compact vehicles of the Kochi Municipal Corporation was also flagged off during the function. Public Works Minister V K Ibrahim Kunju handed over the letter of permission to the Clean Kerala

• Technical Workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

  A two day technical workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment was organized by the Kochi Municipal Corporation in association with SCMS College of Engineering and Technology on February 21st and  22nd, 2014. The technical workshop was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Mayor of Cochin Shri. Tony Chammany. The Technical workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was an eye

• AsianCitiesAdapt : Learning Exchange

  Twenty cities from all around South Asia came together in Cochin on October 30th, 2013 to learn from each other on the issue of adaptation to climate change at the AsianCitiesAdapt: Learning Exchange, co-organized by Kochi Municipal Corporation and ICLEI South Asia. The workshop, that took place on 30th-31st October 2013, gathered an impressive line-up

• MOBILITY GRID WORKSHOP – Joining the Dots….

  The city of Cochin is witnessing the great shift towards a metro city with its infrastructure boom and transport projects. With the commencement of many major projects, the focus has shifted to providing seamless and sustainable accessibility and connectivity through integration of transport systems. The challenge lies in understanding the opportunities and constraints and visualizing the

• Special Session towards Formation of Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) for the City of Cochin

  Though the rapid urbanization over the years has increased the number of roads, the unorganized parking, congested junctions are all causing havocs to the smooth flow of traffic. The c-hed had initiated this special session towards formation of Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority, which was attended by Hon’ble Minister Sri. K. Babu -Minister for Fisheries, Ports

• Training Programmes for Students from National & International Universities

  The c-hed has been associating with various national and international universities over the years in imparting training to students on various subjects and providing an insight into the development and planning activities of the city of Cochin. The c-hed is into collaborations and exchange programmes with many notable academic institutions. The association with various universities and institutes across

• Students Interaction & Training Programmes on Culture and Heritage

  Students are the future of a nation. The role that they play in developing a nation is huge. They are the greatest power house of information and our asset for the future. The ill-effects of globalization has led to neglect and lack of interest in Heritage among student community.  One must remember that what is

• Environmental Master Trainers

  The c-hed had taken the lead in initiating a programme for training over 300 students from 7 different colleges in solid waste management and spreading environmental awareness. The student who successfully completed this training were awarded the  title “Environment Master Trainers”, who in turn provide training in scientific systems of waste management to other students

• South Indian Summer River Camp

  Rivers are important from hydrological, economic and ecological point of view. They are the very system that support the people and environment that survive on it. The river basins across globe are facing major environmental problems and the threats are mounting as days pass by. Deforestation, for urban, industrial and agricultural use; Pollution from agricultural

• Heritage Forum

  The c-hed in association with the District Education Office, Ernakulam launched the school heritage forum at the SN Higher Secondary School, Thrikkanarvattom on August 18th, 2004. The heritage forum is intended to familiarize school children with the rich culture and heritage of the land and introduce them to the concepts of preservation, conservation and management

• Bharath Fest

  The city of Cochin is a land of cultural ethnicity and diversity.  From time immemorial, this land has attracted traders and seafarers who made Cochin their home. Today it has the most diversified society with Gujarathi, Marathi, Konkani, Bengali, Kannada, Tulu, Jewish etc. contributing substantially to Cochin’s cultural growth. Each of these traditions preserved their

• World Mayors Conference

  The developing World is undergoing rapid urbanization and much of it is due to urbanization of poverty. In order to prepare the city to face challenges of education and environment and mayors to strategize to tailor Millennium Development Goals in to local goals, a three day seminar was organized by the c-hed along with the

• Vision Document and Strategic Plan

        The harbour city of Cochin, is situated in a unique geographical location, surrounded by back waters, lakes and canals, paving way for ocean transport. This metropolitan, like every unplanned city had been facing infrastructural, functional and economic problems.         In order to overcome this scenario, the c-hed had coordinated

• Road Conclave

  The city of Cochin is widely known as the commercial and economic capital of the state of Kerala, thereby emphasizing on the need for good transport infrastructure which is critical for the city’s economy. The present road infrastructure hasn’t been able to meet the growing traffic demands and hence traffic congestion is becoming a major

• Other Major Programmes

  Seminars and Workshops National Seminar on Cultural Heritage Management Seminar Series on Renaissance Movement Seminar on Climate Changes Archives Week – Seminar and Exhibitions Seminar on the Legacies of Matriliny in Kerala Conference on Environment and Heritage in Kerala Nattarivu Samgamam Seminar and Exhibition of Sketches by Shri. Bonny Thomas Workshop on Horthus Malabaricus Seminar