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{{Infobox university
| image_name = Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction-Kollam, Mar 2016.jpg
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| name = Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction
| motto =
| mottoeng =
| established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2018|07|23}}
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] [[educational institution]]
| chairman = Shri. Rameshan Paleri
| director = Dr. B Sunil Kumar
| campus = [[Suburban]], 9.02 acres
| students = 2000 students ''(Expecting)''
| coor = {{Coord|8.97068|76.53245|display=inline,title|type:edu}}
| city = [[chavara]], [[Kollam]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| country = [[India]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.iiic.ac.in}}
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The '''Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction Kollam''' or '''IIIC-Kollam''' is a public institute situated at [[Chavara]] in [[Kollam Metropolitan Area|Kollam]], [[Kerala]]. The initiative has been undertaken by the [[Government of Kerala]] with the support of the [[Government of India]]. The academy is coming under the Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE) to support the skill development programmes for construction related occupations<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skilldevelopment.gov.in/states.html |title=States-Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship |publisher=Government of India |access-date=16 July 2015}}</ref>

==History==
The construction academy was first proposed by the [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]] ministry during 2008. They started the background works for the academy and named the project as ''Kerala Construction Academy'', proposed at [[Chathannoor]] in [[Kollam district]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120118/rs-100-crore-infrastructure-academy-a-non-starter.html |title=Rs 100-crore infrastructure academy a non-starter |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=12 January 2018 |access-date=15 October 2018}}</ref> When [[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]] came into power, they have shifted the project from [[Chathannoor]] to [[chavara]] and renamed as ''Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article73359.ece |title=Academy for construction workers on the cards |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=5 March 2016 |archive-date=3 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903082450/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2009/aug/23/academy-for-construction-workers-on-the-cards-79725.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Campus==
[[File:Logo of IIIC-Kollam.png|right|thumb|Logo of IIIC-Kollam]]
The institute is on a {{convert|9.02|acre|m2}} campus along the [[National Highway 47 (India) (old numbering)|NH-66]], near [[chavara]] in [[Kollam Metropolitan Area]]. KASE has developed a Master Plan and detailed design for the campus with {{convert|235100|sqft|m2|-2}} of facilities including an administrative block, training block, canteen, and substation. Foundation stone was laid by the then [[List of chief ministers of Kerala|Chief Minister of Kerala]] [[Oommen Chandy|Mr. Oommen Chandy]] on 15 March 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kase.in/kase_old_backup/newsdetails.php?id=16 |title=Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC) |publisher=KASE |access-date=16 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716164856/http://www.kase.in/kase_old_backup/newsdetails.php?id=16 |archive-date=16 July 2015 }}</ref> The campus was inaugurated for academic activities by the Hon. Chief Minister Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan in August 2018.

==Courses==
During the initial phase, there will be three technician and managerial level courses along with a course in supervisory level. There will be an advanced certificate programme also in plumbing engineering. Candidates with SSLC, Plus Two, ITI, diploma, degree and B.Tech. qualification can join for the courses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiancooperative.com/labour-cooperative-2/iiic-ulcc-comes-up-with-world-class-institute/ |title=IIIC: ULCC comes up with world class institute |publisher=Indian Cooperative |access-date=23 July 2018}}</ref>

==Significance ==
[[Kerala]] state depends on migrant workers for the various jobs needed. The dependence on [[Migrant labourers in Kerala]] is found mainly in the field of [[construction]]. The city of [[Kollam]] and other places like [[Punalur]], [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]] in [[Kollam district]], [[Perumbavoor]], [[Thrissur]] etc. are slowly becoming overwhelmed with a number of migrants from North India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/with-migrant-workers-hindi-settles-down-among-kerala-locals/ |title=With migrant workers, Hindi settles down among Kerala locals |newspaper=The Indian Express |access-date=16 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Safety-Cards-Issued-to-Migrant-Labourers/2014/12/15/article2571713.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717020311/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Safety-Cards-Issued-to-Migrant-Labourers/2014/12/15/article2571713.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 July 2015 |title=Safety Cards Issued to Migrant Labourers |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=16 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/migrant-workers-in-kerala-travel-over-3000-km-to-vote/article5901471.ece |title=Migrant workers in Kerala travel over 3,000 km to vote |newspaper=Business Line |access-date=16 July 2015}}</ref> The migrant labours in places like [[Kollam]] have started scoring top marks in literacy equivalent examination.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kerala-government-schools-become-a-boon-for-migrants/story-HJPkzXNrd2NoMmbpTixevM.html |title=Kerala government schools become a boon for migrants |newspaper=Hindustantimes |date=1 February 2020 |access-date=2 February 2020}}</ref> So an institute for developing the unskilled domestic labours as well as migrant labourers has become an essential need in [[Kerala]]. The main aim behind this institute is to train masons to upgrade their skills and get a certification from the Britain-based organisation [[City and Guilds of London Institute|City and Guilds]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/keralas-infrastructure-and-construction-institute-to-train-masons-to-become-engineers/articleshow/48082160.cms |title=Kerala's infrastructure and construction institute to train masons to become engineers |newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=16 July 2015}}</ref>

In May 2018, The Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence(KASE) decide to partner with [[Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society|The Uralungal Labour Contract Society Ltd(ULCCS)]] to collaborate in courses offered at IIIC-Kollam under KASE. An [[Memorandum of understanding|MoU]] in this regard is signed on 30 May in the presence of Labour and Excise Minister for Kerala, [[T. P. Ramakrishnan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/~/kase-to-sign-pact-with-ulccs-for-courses-in-iiic/States/news/1245868.html |title=KASE to sign pact with ULCCS for courses in IIIC |publisher=UNI |date=29 May 2018 |access-date=30 May 2018}}</ref>

==Project details of IIIC-Kollam==
* Total area - 9.02 acre
* Total built up space - 235102 square feet
* Blocks - Administrative Block, Training block, Canteen, Substation etc.
* Total estimated project cost - Rs. 100 Crores
* Main Building - 1.5 lakh square feet, 38 classrooms, 10 office rooms, canteen etc.
* Hostel Building - 35,000 square feet, 54 rooms, Canteen etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120118/rs-100-crore-infrastructure-academy-a-non-starter.html |title=Rs 100-crore infrastructure academy a non-starter |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=12 January 2018}}</ref>

==Facilities==
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* Eco-friendly campus with the usage of [[biodegradation|bio-degradable]] materials.
* Plastic free campus from the inception itself.
* LED-based street and external lighting systems using photovoltaics
* 30% of the cooking gas requirements are satisfied through bio-gas plants
* [[Rainwater harvesting]] systems are installed to save water from wastage
* Residential campus with modern and homely hostels
* Sewage treatment plant
* Classrooms with multimedia facilities
* Canteen
* Central Library
* Language Lab
* Transportation facility
* Emergency medical care.
* Bank Counter & ATM
* Guest House.
* Staff Quarters<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kase.in/pictures/tender/6-pdf36.pdf |title=Setting up and operation of Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction(IIIC) at Chavara, Kollam |publisher=Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence |access-date=16 July 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122832/http://www.kase.in/pictures/tender/6-pdf36.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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