The city of Thiruvananthapuram, the abode of Lord Padmanabha and the capital of many Royal Kings and the Capital city of the state of Kerala is a very beautiful city with its enchanting beaches. Buildings nestling against coconut palms, royal palaces, monuments recognized as marvels in architecture with its equitable climate and natural abundance of forests has gained importance in the national and international arena not only as the dream tourist destination but also as the centre of knowledge and alternative information system hub of the country.  Easy accessibility and better connectivity with the rest of the world has made it a commercial and tourist gateway to the state.  All of us desire that this prime city should grow in an orderly manner and remain a pleasant and healthy place to live in.  This desire can materialize only by proper planning.  The above purpose can be achieved only by preparing long term plans for the growth and development of Thiruvananthapuram and guiding the development activities along those lines. Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority (TRIDA) is constituted in 1980 for the implementation of planned and scientific development of Thiruvananthapuram city and adjoining area. 

Now as per G.O (P) No.1/2017/LSGD dt.06/01/2017 and in exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (1)  of section 51 of the Kerala Town & Country Planning Act 2016 (9 of 2016) and in suppression of the notification issued under G O (Ms) No.111/80/LA & SWD Dt.15/05/1980 and published as SRO No. 445/80 in the Kerala Gazette extra ordinary No.333 Dt.15/05/1980, the government of kerala with effect from 6th January 2017  constituted  Thiruvananthapuram Development Authority to exercise the powers and to perform the functions under section 56 of the said Act for the area comprised in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Vilappil Grama Panchayath, Vilavoorkkal Grama Panchayath, Pallichal Grama Panchayath, Kalliyoor Grama Panchayath and Venganoor Grama Panchayath.