The state's first maritime cluster will be established in Cherthala, Kerala, as announced by Industries, Coir, and Law Minister P. Rajeev. The minister made this announcement at an event in Kochi on March 7. The administration has identified a 15-acre plot for the cluster, which will serve as a business ecosystem to boost shipping businesses. The cluster will be equipped with necessary infrastruct... Read More

The Kerala government's first Business Investment Promotion Award was conferred on Dinesh Nirmmal, Senior Vice President of IBM software, by Industry-Coir-Law Minister P. Rajeev at a ceremony held in Kochi on March 8, 2024.The award recognizes individuals who have made commendable contributions to strengthening the state's investment ecosystem. Dinesh Nirmmal, a Malayali, is the Senior Vice Presid... Read More

The KSIDC organised Kerala Scaleup Conclave 2024, held at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Kochi on March 4th, 2024, aimed to tackle scaling-up challenges and develop innovative policies for Kerala's startups. P. Rajeev, Minister for Industries, Coir & Law, inaugurated the event. Minister P Rajeeve highlighted that Kerala's industrial future relies on harnessing knowledge. The establishment of industrial parks ... Read More

Industry Minister P. Rajeev released the draft logistics policy, announcing an investment subsidy of up to Rs.7 crore for logistics. On March 4th in Kochi, a meeting of the logistics sector consultative forum took place, where the minister released the draft logistics park policy. The draft policy also recommended declaring logistics parks as industrial zones and establishing a single-window syste... Read More

The awards of the best entrepreneurs in the state, as well as to district industrial centers and self-governing institutions, were distributed by Minister P. Rajeev, who leads the Department of Commerce and Industry's commerce and industry awards. Minister P. Rajeev mentioned that through the entrepreneurship development program initiated under the leadership of the Department of Commerce and Indu... Read More

Kerala Shines at Gulfood 2024, Showcasing Food Brands at Dubai World Trade Centre.The Kerala Pavilion illuminated the Dubai World Trade Centre at Gulfood 2024, the world's largest food and beverage trade show, held from February 19th to 23rd, 2024. Kerala entrepreneurs proudly presented their unique food products to a global audience, showcasing the state's diverse and vibrant food scene. The Ke... Read More

Kerala continued to make its mark at the Arab Health Expo, the largest healthcare exhibition in the Middle East, held in Dubai from January 29 to February 1, 2024. This historic participation underscores Kerala's ambitious journey towards becoming a prominent medical device manufacturing hub in India. With a dedicated stall for the second consecutive time at this prestigious event, Kerala showcase... Read More

The Minister for Industries, Law, and Coir, Shri P Rajeeve, announced upcoming policy initiatives in Kerala's plantation sector to harness its full potential. The state government, in collaboration with stakeholders, has been working towards strengthening the sector since the establishment of the Plantation Directorate in 2021. Kerala represents 46% of all plantations in India and has a significa... Read More

The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) and the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) organised the 'Investor Conclave 2024' in Kozhikode. The event was inaugurated by Industries, Law, and Coir Minister P. Rajeeve. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Rajeeve said that Kozhikode has the potential to become the leading non-leather footwear hub in India. He highlighted t... Read More