| Trivandrum, apart from being the political nerve centre of Kerala, is also an academic hub and is home to many educational institutions including Kerala University.
Trivandrum technopark is the first information technology park in India. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), first biotechnology centre in India, the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) are at Thiruvanathapuram. It is also the headquarters of the Southern Air Command(SAC) of the Indian Air Force. Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Veli lake and Shankumugham beach are major attractions. There is a great demand for commercial as well as residential construction. Builders in Trivandrum are coming up with new construction projects to meet this increased demand. Flats / apartments in Trivandrum is also attractive to people especially NRIs, from other nearby districts too.
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