A PRT-Pod Car project has been mooted by Government of Kerala for the City of Trivandrum. It will cover the core CBD area and will act as a feeder to the proposed mono rail.

PRT: A feeder to Monorail

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system proposed by the Infrastructure Kerala Limited (Inkel) for Thiruvananthapuram city shows an encouraging potential, with a shift of 40 per cent of the car and autorickshaw travellers to the new system.

Though the pilot project is suggested from Vellayambalam to East Fort, it will be extended to other parts of the city in the next phase. The PRT will function as a feeder mode of transport to supplement the proposed monorail system.

Inkel managing director T Balakrishnan said� the suitability of the project in Thiruvananthapuram has already been studied. The proposed stations are Vellayambalam, Palayam, Statue, Overbridge, East Fort and Thampanoor.

The traffic analysis shows that two per cent each out of 40 and 15 passengers in a bus and mini bus respectively will use this system. The major shift will be those who are using cars and autorickshaws and it comes to around 40 per cent of the passengers.

It is expected that approximately 28,000 persons would use this facility a day.

The biggest advantages of this system are better urban mobility, fast and time-bound transportation, personalised public transport, value creation, minimal land acquisition and no hindrance to road traffic.

Balakrishnan said a proposal has been submitted to the Government to implement the project through ‘Swiss Challenge’ method. As per this method, the developer who has given the original proposal has the opportunity for first right of refusal.

The developer has to match/raise his bid (rate) with the highest proposal tendered. The original proposer will have the opportunity to take up the project on highest offer, and in the event if he refuses, then the highest bidder will have right to implement the project.

No funding is needed from the Government to implement the project. Inkel has proposed a joint venture with Ultra Fairwood Pte Ltd for the pilot project. The approximate cost of the project is Rs 60 crore per kilometre and it can be completed in 24 to 30 months.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/prt-a-feeder-to-monorail/225486-60-123.html

The State Government has accorded in-principle approval for the proposal for introducing Personal Road.

Transit (PRT) system in Thiruvananthapuram, which was submitted by INKEL.

City Express, in these columns on January 30, had reported that INKEL had submitted the proposal to the State Government. According to the proposal, PRT is a new public transportation system designed for swift travel in congested areas and will operate above busy roads.

Chief Minister Ommen Chandy said here on Wednesday that INKEL made a presentation of the PRT system on elevated routes as a solution to the increasing traffic needs of the city.

“The model presented on an elevated route will enable six persons to travel on a fast mode in a given vehicle. Already, such systems are successfully being operated in places like Amritsar in the country,” he said.

PRT uses highly intelligent computer- controlled, driver-less and battery-operated 4-6 seat vehicles running on an elevated guideway. In the initial phase of the project..

PRT system will be introduced from Vellayambalam to East Fort through LMS, Palayam, Statue, Overbridge, and to Thampanoor with a total length of 5 km (one side) and six stations. The subsequent phase can be configured to cover the rest of city, including Technopark, Airport etc.

Source : Express Buzz

Govt mulls advanced transit system for city

TNN | Feb 9, 2012, 05.28AM IST

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state cabinet has decided to go ahead with the proposal for implementing the Personal Rapid Transit system -- an advanced form of public transport system.

The government has decided to set up a CIAL model company for executing the project, said chief minister Oommen Chandy after the cabinet meeting.

"INKEL has been appointed as the nodal agency and they have been asked to submit a detailed project report. Amritsar is the only city which has taken up this project and started executing it. It is an elevated small car which can carry six persons," said Chandy.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Govt-mulls-advanced-transit-system-for-city/articleshow/11817353.cms

The news in 'Mathrubhumi'

http://www.mathrubhumi.com/story.php?id=250497

I wonder how the PRT and monorail will coexist. There is a clash of routes between the two.

Before wondering wait for the detailed feasibility study to come out..

^^it is not 'feasibility' study, but the Detailed Project Report(DPR).:)

Earlier reports quote Inkel's MD Mr. Balakrishnan saying that the 'suitability' for the City has been studied' which means that feasibility assessment is over

^^it is not 'feasibility' study, but the Detailed Project Report(DPR).:)

Earlier reports quote Inkel's MD Mr. Balakrishnan saying that the 'suitability' for the City has been studied' which means that feasibility assessment is over

Great news indeed. Trivandrumites won't have any problem adopting this mode of transport just like how enthusiastically the ac low floors have been picked up.

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Project will be in 2 phases

Sasthamnagalm - East Fort stretch will be in First phase and can be considered as a connection to proposed Monorail in Trivandrum city.

Minimum charge supposed to be INR 10/-.

The stops will be at Vellayambalam, Palayam, Status, Overbridge,Thampanoor and East fort.

Second phase comprioses 5 major stations and 14 stops.

Expected cost for 1 km is 60 crores.

^^ I was told that yesterday Asianet News was airing details about the PRT.

It mentioned the route to be different, Via Thampanoor, Thycaud and Vellayambalam. Perhaps those who have watched TV can share more details on that.

^^ I was told that yesterday Asianet News was airing details about the PRT.

It mentioned the route to be different, Via Thampanoor, Thycaud and Vellayambalam. Perhaps those who have watched TV can share more details on that.

Yes Suheesh, Asianet reported the other way.

That's a better route. It sure won't get in the monorail's way.

If implementing along Vellayambalam/East Fort,it shall be Vellayambalam-Thycaud or Aristo-Thampanoor-East Fort.

Pod taxis are not yet even entered service in any country. only on heathrow airport we can see some pod cars.. The project is not feasible. The best feasible project for cities like trivandrum would be light rail.

The best feasible project for cities like trivandrum would be light rail.
Not denying that..AFAIK,the PRT proposed is as feeders for Monorail and intracampus service inside Technopark & to Airport.

Pod taxis are not yet even entered service in any country. only on heathrow airport we can see some pod cars.. The project is not feasible. The best feasible project for cities like trivandrum would be light rail.

Lol, we seem to be the sane minority. That said, and as Ajith has mentioned, there seems to be little harm in trying PRT as an intra-campus transport arrangement although I am quite skeptical about its ability to serve as a feeder to the monorail.

Lol, we seem to be the sane minority. That said, and as Ajith has mentioned, there seems to be little harm in trying PRT as an intra-campus transport arrangement although I am quite skeptical about its ability to serve as a feeder to the monorail.

Yeah bro...we u r right...hope guys who r planning think the same way

Yeah bro...we u r right...hope guys who r planning think the same way
The planning is done by INKEL,that is the problem here.:ohno:

I think the most appropriate place to establish PRT in Ist phase is in Technopark.

1. As a connector between Technopark phases
2. Kazhkuttam to TP phases

This would have been a big boon to the thousand of TP employees who are hiring autos/taxis.

^^ That is a sensible Post. Once the three phases of TP getting completed, we can have a seperate PRT route connecting into three phases. The connectivity to Technocity may consider in next phase of PRT project. :)

Exactly. This would be a hit among techies.
^^ That is a sensible Post. Once the three phases of TP getting completed, we can have a seperate PRT route connecting into three phases. The connectivity to Technocity may consider in next phase of PRT project. :)

The planning is done by INKEL,that is the problem here.:ohno:

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I think the most appropriate place to establish PRT in Ist phase is in Technopark.

1. As a connector between Technopark phases
2. Kazhkuttam to TP phases

This would have been a big boon to the thousand of TP employees who are hiring autos/taxis.
This is exactly what I mentioned earlier.I think it is already proposed to have PRT in Technopark too,but in next phase.
In my opinion,Technopark shall be in 1st phase than the Vellayambalam-East Fort route.

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As mentioned before, the best we can implement PRT will be in Technopark/Technocity Campuses.Here is an Illustrated video of such.

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^^ - Interesting find. According the company website, the PRT has been proposed for the Apple campus complex in Cupertino as well. I know that a PRT system is successfully operational at Masdar.

I know that a PRT system is successfully operational at Masdar.
That one is free of service as of now.:)

^^ Guess this is where Kinkel got its idea from.

But Masdar PRT is just 1.2km now.INKEL proposes more than that and even wanted to substitute for Monorail.:bash: Luckly, our CM was more intelligent than INKEL. :)

But Masdar PRT is just 1.2km now.INKEL proposes more than that and even wanted to substitute for Monorail.:bash: Luckly, our CM was more intelligent than INKEL. :)

INKEL is such a waste organisation. All they do is propose projects and then day dream about them. Remember the Palayam Shopping Mall? I think the government should show more interest in the Pod Car project, especially Mr V S Sivakumar. Trivandrum is his hometown, so he should be able to do something memorable for the Capital City.

Pod Cars if extensively used will be good. They can substitute our autorikshaw in the long run. Even though I prefer monorails for the same.

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^^ - Interesting video, Ajith.

Here's another one from "BBC Click"

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NATPAC expressed their concerns over the overlapping of the PRT alignment with Monorail in the feasibility report for Monorail Project.

NATPAC expressed their concerns over the overlapping of the PRT alignment with Monorail in the feasibility report for Monorail Project.

I strongly wish this PRT should be implemented in between the Technopark phases, which will come around 4kms in Phases I-III and 6 kms to Phase IV, as a feeder service to Monorail. We dont require it inside the city. Right now the proposal is for the North-South Monorail corridor. Later we can think of the East-West Corridor once the traffic flow became huge.

. We dont require it inside the city.

Don’t be that much blunt Vivek, that it is not required within the ‘city’:).

Yes, the present alignment of the mono is through the main artery of the city, which would not suit to a PRT mode.

Of course, the best use can be made in the Technopark phases, where you can expect a good movement of crowd also. Back in 2002, I was working in Technopark as the Manager Operations of GTECH, the Association of the Companies in Technopark. Initially I was using transport provided by a company to commute the 21 km from my home to Technopark. So moving around the Park was difficult, especially since the terrain was hilly. I used to depend on the ‘Park Express’ (free shuttle service). But the handicap was that the being a bus service, it was available at fixed timings, in the morning, noon and evening. Technopark has grown exponentially in the last 10 years and now a PRT can easily make it a perfect & modern work place, linking the three phases, TCS development centre, Peepul Park, Infosys, UST Global campus, HCL campus etc.

Coming to the city areas, I feel PRT can substitute Auto rickshaws in stretches like say Pattom –Marappalam- Kowdiar-Golf Links-Sasthamangalam-Vellayambalam etc which will help connect the monorail route to the posh residential/commercial areas .

Don’t be that much blunt Vivek, that it is not required within the ‘city’:).

Yes, the present alignment of the mono is through the main artery of the city, which would not suit to a PRT mode.

Of course, the best use can be made in the Technopark phases, where you can expect a good movement of crowd also. Back in 2002, I was working in Technopark as the Manager Operations of GTECH, the Association of the Companies in Technopark. Initially I was using transport provided by a company to commute the 21 km from my home to Technopark. So moving around the Park was difficult, especially since the terrain was hilly. I used to depend on the ‘Park Express’ (free shuttle service). But the handicap was that the being a bus service, it was available at fixed timings, in the morning, noon and evening. Technopark has grown exponentially in the last 10 years and now a PRT can easily make it a perfect & modern work place, linking the three phases, TCS development centre, Peepul Park, Infosys, UST Global campus, HCL campus etc.

Coming to the city areas, I feel PRT can substitute Auto rickshaws in stretches like say Pattom –Marappalam- Kowdiar-Golf Links-Sasthamangalam-Vellayambalam etc which will help connect the monorail route to the posh residential/commercial areas .

Yes Sudheesh, We need to get POD car implemented as a connector in TP campuses. But we can use it in city center as well. Vellayambalam-Vazhuthacad-Thampanoor will be a good option.

Don’t be that much blunt Vivek, that it is not required within the ‘city’:).

Yes, the present alignment of the mono is through the main artery of the city, which would not suit to a PRT mode.

Understood the concept. ;)

But we can use it in city center as well. Vellayambalam-Vazhuthacad-Thampanoor will be a good option.
In my opinion,that also not required.:)

Yes,Sudheesh it can definitely be considered as a substitute for Auto rickshaws in city areas..

One more stretch that can be considered for PRT is

Airport new Terminal-Enchakkal bus terminal-East fort-Railway station-Monorail station Thampanoor.

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Why not to connect Domestic & International Terminals and follow the above

In my opinion, pod car can also be used for linking Technopark to railway station (when MEMU is operational), Thampanoor-Padmanabhaswamy temple-Attukal Temple and Kochuveli-Chackai

In my opinion, pod car can also be used for linking Technopark to railway station (when MEMU is operational)

Technopark to Railway station?? Which railway stn??

Btw PRT can connect from Technopark to the monorail line at Kazhakuttom/Karyavattom which in turn will connect to the Central Railway Station at Thampanoor.

Technopark to Railway station?? Which railway stn??

Btw PRT can connect from Technopark to the monorail line at Kazhakuttom/Karyavattom which in turn will connect to the Central Railway Station at Thampanoor.

I guess Regi is talking about the Kazhakkoottam railway station.

PRT is suited for intra-campus, low capacity transport. There is no justification for its use as mass transit due to its low capacity and relatively high capital cost on per Km per person basis.

For Amritsar there is plan for Urban PRT which connects Golden temple,Bus terminal and Railway station.

Source http://www.ultraglobalprt.com/wheres-it-used/amritsar-india/

I think it is launched in Amritsar few months back. Sadly we dont have forumers to give details from ground zero.

If Ultra Fairwood can do it without financial commitment from Govt, let them do.

I think it is launched in Amritsar few months back. Sadly we dont have forumers to give details from ground zero.

If Ultra Fairwood can do it without financial commitment from Govt, let them do.

I also think so, if they are ready to do it with out financial support from Gok then let them implement it on the stretches where monorail is not planned.

I think it is launched in Amritsar few months back. Sadly we dont have forumers to give details from ground zero.

If Ultra Fairwood can do it without financial commitment from Govt, let them do.

AFAIK, nothing has been built in Amritsar so far or anywhere else outside Heathrow airport, for that matter.

Firstly, this will never be done on a BOT model, INKEL is bound to come back to the Government for funds, Secondly, even if it was done for free, it will be a complete nuisance on arterial roads. Perhaps, less so within Technopark, although I fail to see any use beyond shuttling employees to the parking structures or bus stops.

AFAIK, nothing has been built in Amritsar

Nothing can be built in two months, but we understand from news/photos that the project has been started off in Amritsar

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Why not to connect Domestic & International Terminals and follow the above


Airport new Terminal-Enchakkal bus terminal-East fort-Railway station-Monorail station Thampanoor.

We need to get POD car implemented as a connector in TP campuses.

POD cars for these locations sounds good :)

Technopark to Railway station?? Which railway stn??

Kazhakuttom Railway station

I think this type of design would be better for our city than the heathrow one. This can carry more passengers per car.
Morgantown_Personal_Rapid_Transit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgantown_Personal_Rapid_Transit)

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Why not to connect Domestic & International Terminals and follow the above

Ajith,good idea.but,Connecting the present Domestic & International Terminals needs at least 4-5 km of track around the runway.( i don't know here a Tunnel below runway is permitted as in the case of Delhi).

Ajith,good idea.but,Connecting the present Domestic & International Terminals needs at least 4-5 km of track around the runway.( i don't know here a Tunnel below runway is permitted as in the case of Delhi).

Isn't the present domestic terminal a stop gap arrangement till the NITB is expanded to include domestic operations also ? If that is the case why do we need a connection between these two.

Isn't the present domestic terminal a stop gap arrangement till the NITB is expanded to include domestic operations also ? If that is the case why do we need a connection between these two.


Rajesh,i do feel so after the second phase of expansion planned.but not sure.In that case there is no need to connect both terminals.PRT can start from present International Terminal itself.

Rajesh,i do feel so after the second phase of expansion planned.but not sure.In that case there is no need to connect both terminals.PRT can start from present International Terminal itself.
Thats the case IF AAI plans to shift the current Domestic Terminal.If they don't have such a plan, PRT can be used to connect both the terminals.

Rs.25 lakhs has allotted in the State Budget for preliminary works of PRT System in Trivandrum & Kottayam

Traffic study for PRT to start today. Natpac is conducting the study

Traffic study for PRT to start today. Natpac is conducting the study
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Source: Metro Manorama

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article3200079.ece

Pod-cars to link major work centres

The city can soon look forward to automated driverless battery-operated pod-cars [/B ]running on elevated guideways [B]linking bus and rail terminals at Thampanoor and East Fort with major work centres.



The elevated guideway will be 5.5 metres from the ground level. It will be taken through the sides of roads where there is no median. On the RR Lamp-Thampanoor stretch, the PRT will share the corridor with the proposed monorail. A decision on taking it above the monorail or below it has to be made.

East Fort, Thampanoor, Secretariat, LMS, Palayam, Museum, Vellayambalam, and Kowdiar have been identified as the main stations. The major terminals will be at Thampanoor and East Fort, and the PRT will be linked to the work centres.

The cost of the PRT comes to Rs.50 crore to Rs.60 crore a km. T

The elevated guideway will be 5.5 metres from the ground level. It will be taken through the sides of roads where there is no median. On the RR Lamp-Thampanoor stretch, the PRT will share the corridor with the proposed monorail. A decision on taking it above the monorail or below it has to be made.

East Fort, Thampanoor, Secretariat, LMS, Palayam, Museum, Vellayambalam, and Kowdiar have been identified as the main stations. The major terminals will be at Thampanoor and East Fort, and the PRT will be linked to the work centres.

The cost of the PRT comes to Rs.50 crore to Rs.60 crore a km. T

Why are they mixing this with monorail alignment. They should just terminate this at LMS. This should only serve as a feeder to monorail wherever it is available. If they want to take it to thampannor, let them take it through vallyambalam thycaud route. This is ridiculous. Too many cooks in our city.:bash:

Pod-cars to link major work centres

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The city can soon look forward to automated driverless battery-operated pod-cars running on elevated guideways linking bus and rail terminals at Thampanoor and East Fort with major work centres.

Being introduced as part of improving the public transport system, the pod-cars are part of an innovative transport mode called the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system proposed on select routes.

Finance Minister K.M. Mani has allocated Rs.25 lakh in the 2012-13 State Budget for preliminary work on the PRT in the capital and Kottayam.

The PRT will use small, automated battery-operated pod-cars running on elevated guideways along major road corridors. The guideways can be single column- or double column-support in steel or concrete depending on passenger demand. The minimum width of a pillar will be one metre.

The elevated guideway will be 5.5 metres from the ground level. It will be taken through the sides of roads where there is no median. On the RR Lamp-Thampanoor stretch, the PRT will share the corridor with the proposed monorail. A decision on taking it above the monorail or below it has to be made.

East Fort, Thampanoor, Secretariat, LMS, Palayam, Museum, Vellayambalam, and Kowdiar have been identified as the main stations. The major terminals will be at Thampanoor and East Fort, and the PRT will be linked to the work centres.

The proposal is to take up eight km of the system in the first phase. As it is a demand responsive transport system, it can be extended to any stretch.

Each pod will be able to carry up to six passengers from point to point along the identified routes at an average speed of 40 km per hour. The empty pods will wait offline at the stations. The passengers can select their destination from a touch screen kiosk at the station. The pod will choose the most economical route for each journey, travelling non-stop once the passenger gets into it and presses the start button.

The pods will be air-conditioned, spacious, and comfortable. Sensors will be attached on the front, rear, and sides of the pods. The pods will ply at an interval of 30 seconds.

The speed is assured and the fares will be on a par or slightly above that of autorickshaws or taxis. Advanced navigation technology, light cargo capacity, on call, low carbon footprint, time saving, high capacity, rapid, intelligent, and easy and quick overlay in dense areas are the other key features of the system.

At the instance of Infrastructures Kerala Ltd. (INKEL) and Ultra Fairwood Pte Ltd., Singapore, the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (Natpac) has been asked to carry out detailed traffic studies on the feasibility of the PRT system. Travel particulars and other related information will be collected from the public at their residence, work place, bus stops, and bus and rail terminals in the city. The traffic surveys will begin on Thursday.

The cost of the PRT comes to Rs.50 crore to Rs.60 crore a km. The elevated guideway takes far less space than other forms of transit. The station and guideway design can also be customised to fit the site.

“The project can be completed in 24 months at the rate of two km a month,” says T. Elangovan, Head, Traffic and Transportation, Natpac.

Source (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article3200079.ece)

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PODCar@ K.M.Mani.KeralaBudget

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Source: Kerala Kaumudi

Pod-cars to link major work centres
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Why are they mixing this with monorail alignment. They should just terminate this at LMS. This should only serve as a feeder to monorail wherever it is available. If they want to take it to thampannor, let them take it through vallyambalam thycaud route. This is ridiculous. Too many cooks in our city.:bash:

I think pods are seen as taxi services and hence maynot be a problem if shares some stretches with mono rail( which is a public transport system)

Pod cars may be get good patronage in some of following stretches as alternative to pre-paid autos from Central station/bus-stand/airport:

1. Thampanoor- Statue-Palayam-PMG

2. Palayam-LMS-Vellayambalam-Kowdiar

3. PMG-Pattom-Medical College

4. Thampanoor-Vanchiyoor-General Hospital.

5. Thampanoor-Killipalam-Attakulangara-Manacaud-Attukal Temple.

6. TIA-Pettah-General Hospital

7. TIA-Westfort-Attakulangara

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Feasibility Study for the proposed Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) System is nearing its final stages. This system is prently operational in London & Dubai and implementation is under progress in Sunchiyon,South Korea & Amritsar, India. INKEL will implement this project with the technical assistance of Ultra Fairwood Private Limited.

PRT at Heathrow

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A survey to understand the traffic predictions for the proposed POD car project has been completed by NATPAC. The report has been submitted to INKEL, which is preparing the feasibility report.
A daily traffic of about 30,000 on the key busy routes (Palayam - Statue - East Fort and Palayam - Bakery - Thampanoor - East Fort) has been estimated.


Source: City Kaumudi - 05 June 2012

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Feasibility Report for the proposed PRT System by INKEL is expected to submitted by this month.
Traffic studies carried out by NATPAC on Thampanoor-East Fort, Thampanoor-Model School Jn-Secretariate, Model School Jn-Panavila-Bakery Jn-Palayam routes.
PRT System will skip the proposed Monorail alignment.
Iniatially, this will be implemented on Thampanoor-East Fort stretch.
POD Car station at Thampanoor will be either near to the railway station or to the Bus Terminal and the one at East Fort will be near Attakkulangara.
Minimum ticket fare will be Rs.10/-


Source: Kaumudi

PRT System will skip the proposed Monorail alignment.
Iniatially, this will be implemented on Thampanoor-East Fort stretch.
POD Car station at Thampanoor will be either near to the railway station or to the Bus Terminal



Now this makes sense:)

And it would be helpful for connecting the City bus station at Eastfort and the Central Bus station & Central Railway station at Thampanoor

Auto drivers will ask for nokkukooli. You have to pay both nokkukooli and pod car fare. :D

Autowalahs of Trivandrum are better, and they dont take their 'moda' to locals. This is my experience. Nalla vannam thallaykku vilikkanum, venemenkil randu kodukkanum athinu sesham venmenkil avante aarogyavum jeevithavum konjattayakkanum ulla athavashyam kazhivu /resource/back up nammukkundu.

Autowalahs of Trivandrum are better, and they dont take their 'moda' to locals. This is my experience. Nalla vannam thallaykku vilikkanum, venemenkil randu kodukkanum athinu sesham venmenkil avante aarogyavum jeevithavum konjattayakkanum ulla athavashyam kazhivu /resource/back up nammukkundu.

Exactly... Nall onnaamtharam local slang-il angottu samsaarichaal mathi, pinne oruthanum moda ingottu irakkillaa... ;)

Looks like GoK has forgotten about this project for some time..

Looks like GoK has forgotten about this project for some time..
It's an INKEL project .....will be in deep freeze for a while.

Project Report to submit next week (?)

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Source: Kaumudi

Project Report to submit next week (?)

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Source: Kaumudi

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