THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has signed an agreement with the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) for the implementation of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (KBIC) project. The deal specifies the role played by the Central and state governments in developing the locations under the corridor and other proposed projects. A special-purpose team will be formed to prepare a detailed project plan, design, implementation, functioning, and maintenance. The board will have equal representation from both the governments.