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The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) is celebrating its silver jubilee on November 4, 2025. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event where souvenirs and bot software will be launched, and awards will be given to top implementers and contractors. KIIFB, which came into being in 1999 and significantly revamped in 2016, has approved 1,190 projects worth ₹90,562 crore across various sectors, spending ₹37,388 crore to date. Key sectors include Public Works, Water Resources, Health, Power, and Education. Future plans include the Vizhinjam-Kollam-Punalur Industrial and Economic Growth Triangle Project and increased focus on revenue-generating projects.

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Kerala’s KIIFB Celebrates 25 Years of Infrastructure Development

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, November 3, 2025 – The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) is marking its silver jubilee with a grand celebration tomorrow, November 4th, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The event will showcase KIIFB’s significant contribution to Kerala’s infrastructure development over the past 25 years.

During the celebration, souvenirs in both English and Malayalam, along with innovative bot software dedicated to the institution, will be launched. Awards will also be presented to the best implementation agencies and contractors who have played a pivotal role in the success of KIIFB projects. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will preside over the event, which is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. at Nishagandhi Auditorium.

Established in 1999 and later enhanced through legislative amendments in 2016, KIIFB has become a cornerstone of the state’s infrastructure initiatives. According to government data, KIIFB has approved a total of 1,190 projects with a combined value of ₹90,562 crore across diverse sectors. To date, ₹37,388 crore has been spent, with ₹21,881 crore worth of projects already completed and ₹27,273 crore worth of projects currently underway.

The Public Works Department has received the most number of projects, with 516 projects valued at ₹34,330 crore. Other key sectors that have benefited significantly from KIIFB investments include Water Resources (₹6,995 crore), Health (₹6,670 crore), Power (₹6,200 crore), Coastal Shipping and Inland Navigation (₹3,518 crore), and General Education (₹3,220 crore).

Looking ahead, KIIFB is set to spearhead crucial infrastructure development projects, including the ambitious Vizhinjam-Kollam-Punalur Industrial and Economic Growth Triangle Project. The government also aims to boost revenue generation through future KIIFB projects.

KIIFB CEO K.M. Abraham will deliver a presentation on ‘Nava Kerala Vision and KIIFB’ during the event. The celebration is expected to be attended by Ministers, government officials, and key stakeholders involved in Kerala’s infrastructure development. The Hindu.

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