Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 04: As part of the pioneering ‘Mission 1000’ initiative, the government will select 250 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) this year apart from 88 MSMEs already selected for extending scale up support in the first phase of the project, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir Shri P. Rajeeve said today. “One more selection process will be conducted soon to select a m... Read More

The Government of Kerala made a strong impression at the recent WAIPA World Investment Conference held in New Delhi from December 11–14, 2023. The 27th World Investment Conference was organized under the leadership of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, and the current President of the World A... Read More

In a major initiative to streamline investment processes and promote responsible industrial practices, Kerala launched two digital facilities for investors, Invest Kerala web portal and Kerala Responsible Industry Incentive Scheme portal. Minister for Industry, Law and Coir, Mr. P Rajeeve, unveiled the web portals at a function on the sidelines of Keraleeyam at Putharikandam Maidan. Read More

Prior to the World Food India business summit, the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) organised a regional industry meet for the food processing sector in Kochi. The inauguration was carried out by Minister P. Rajeev of the Department of Industries. Minister P. Rajeeve mentioned that Kerala is considering bringing fruit cultivation under the plantation sector so as to boost i... Read More

KSIDC's (Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation) 'Bio Connect Kerala 2023' organised a two-day international industrial conclave at the Leela Hotel, Kovalam,on May 25-26, 2023 to promote the life science sector in Kerala. The minister for industry, P. Rajeev, inaugurated the conclave online. The conclave was attended by 300 delegates, including experts, students, and researchers from the... Read More

Kerala participated in the Annual Investment Meeting from May 8 to 10 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, UAE, with participants from 170 countries gathering for this premier global investment platform. The Government of Kerala is a gold sponsor at the event. The event is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic... Read More

State Industrial Minister P. Rajeeve held a discussion with the representatives of the export sector in Kerala. The minister inaugurated the programme organized by KSIDC at the Ernakulam Marriott Hotel. Norka, Principal Secretary, and Industries Suman Billa, IAS, presented the topic. People from various export sectors of Kerala, including coir, marine, food, electronics system design and manufactu... Read More

Kerala participated for the first time in its history in the Dubai Arab Health Expo, where entrepreneurs and medical experts from all over the world gather. By participating in the expo, Kerala will boost its efforts to establish itself as a medical device manufacturing hub in the country. The expo was also helpful in understanding the changes taking place in this sector using artificial intellige... Read More

The Interactive Round Table Meeting with Firat Sunel, Ambassador, Republic of Turkey, was conducted on January 11, 2023, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Trivandrum. He said that there are many possibilities for cooperation with Kerala in food processing and spices and that major changes will be possible through further discussions. Read More