Dear tzdata Maintainers,
I am writing to propose the inclusion of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) as
a new entry in the IANA Time Zone Database (tzdata). As the capital city of
Kerala, Trivandrum holds significant historical, economic, and
technological importance, and its addition to the database would reflect
its growing prominence.
Justification for Inclusion
Population and Prominence
With a population exceeding 1 million, Trivandrum is well above the
300,000 threshold for inclusion.The city serves as a political, cultural,
and economic hub in southern India.
Economic Growth and Commercial Significance
Vizhinjam International Seaport: Trivandrum is home to India’s first
transshipment port, the Vizhinjam International Seaport, which is expected
to position the city as a major player in global shipping and logistics.
Emerging Commercial Hub: The growth of the Vizhinjam port has already
made Trivandrum an important center for commerce, attractingsignificant
investments and fostering local economic development.
Technological and Space Research Importance
India’s First IT Park: Technopark in Trivandrum is the country’s
first and one of the largest IT parks, contributing greatly to India’s IT
industry.
Space Research and Education:
The city houses the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), a
key institution for India’s space exploration efforts. Trivandrum also
hosts the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) and the
Kerala Space Park, making it a
critical hub for space research and innovation.
Eligibility Based on Time Zone Criteria
Unique Timekeeping History: Trivandrum once had its own local mean time
before the adoption of Indian Standard Time (IST), making this distinction
relevant for its case.
Representative Need: As an emerging commercial, technological,and
research center, a separate time zone entry would provide better
representation for the region’s users and applications.
Alignment with tzdata Objectives
- Trivandrum meets the criteria of significant population, historical
relevance, and global contributions to shipping, IT, and space
research, making it a suitable candidate for inclusion.
Proposed Time Zone Entry
We suggest adding the following entry:
Zone Asia/Trivandrum +05:30 - Trivandrum Standard Time
Including Trivandrum in the tzdata database would provide better
localization and reflect its growing importance. Thank you for considering
this request. Should you require further information or clarification,
please do not hesitate to reach out.
Best regards,
Anish Sivarajan
