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

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

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

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

The two-day international Gen AI Conclave, organized by KSIDC in collaboration with IBM, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The event was attended by Minister of Industries, Coir, and Law, P. Rajeev, Norka Roots Vice Chairman and Lulu Group MD, and Chairman, M.A. Yusuff Ali, Principal Secretary of Industries, A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish IAS, Electronics and IT Secretary Dr. Rathan U. K... Read More

At the two-day International GenAI Conclave in Kochi, organized by the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) in collaboration with IBM, veteran American astronaut Steve Smith highlighted the need for simple living to develop focus and perseverance in aspiring space travelers. He praised Kerala’s initiative to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the school curriculum. S... Read More