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BEKAL FORT IN KASARGOD, KERALA KERALA GOD’S OWN COUNTRY For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org March 2020
Table of Content Executive Summary……………..……….….3 Introduction…..…………………..…………...4 Economic Snapshot…….……………….…...9 Physical Infrastructure…………………..….15 Social Infrastructure……….………….….....23 Industrial Infrastructure .............................26 Key Sectors………….…….…..…….......…32 Key Procedures and Policies……..…..….38 Annexure…….……….........................……49
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Kerala is known as God’s own country. It is one of the few states to have marketed its natural beauty
Cultural diversity and well
successfully to the leisure tourism sector. The state’s unique heritage and cultural diversity have helped
developed tourism sector attract tourists from the world over.
Highest literacy and sex As of census 2011, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.91 per cent and sex ratio of 1,084 women for
ratio 1,000 men, in India. Male literacy rate in the state stands at 96.10 per cent, highest among all states.
Ranks second in Kerala holds second rank in the Investment Climate Index, as per a policy research working paper by the
Investment Climate Index World Bank for its world-class infrastructure and well-trained human resource pool.
First international
Kerala has the first international transhipment terminal in India, having a design capacity of around 4 million
container transhipment
TEUs & providing better connectivity between Kerala & other ports in India.
terminal
Kerala has been promoting knowledge-based industries such as IT/ITeS, computer hardware &
Presence of world class
biotechnology. It is the first state having a technology park with CMMI level 4 quality certification & a world-
technology park class IT campus in Thiruvananthapuram.
Cargo Traffic in Cochin
The cargo traffic handled by Cochin port was 30.87 million tonnes during 2019–20*
Port
Note: * - Up to February 2020
Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15 and 2017-18, Kerala IT Policy, TEU’s = Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Indian Express, State budget
2018-19, Migration And Development Brief 27 by World Bank, Indian Port Trust.
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KERALA INTRODUCTION
KERALA FACT FILE
There are 44 rivers flowing through Kerala, the major ones being
Periyar (244 km), Bharathapuzha (209 km) and Pamba (176 km).
Out of these 44 rivers 41 are west flowing and 3 are east flowing.
Parameters Kerala
Capital Thiruvananthapuram
Geographical area (sq km) 38,863
Administrative districts (No) 14
Source: Maps of India
Population density (persons per sq km) 860
Kerala is located along the coastline to the extreme south-west of the
Total population (million) 33.41
Indian peninsula, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west and the
mountains of the Western Ghats on the east. The state has a 580 km
Male population (million) 16.02
long coastline.
Malayalam is the most commonly spoken language. Hindi, English Female population (million) 17.38
and Tamil are the other languages used.
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 1,084
Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Palakkad,
Thalassery, Ponnani and Manjeri are some of the key cities in the
Literacy rate (%) 93.91
state.
Source: Kerala at a glance, Economic Review of Kerala,2014-15, Government of Kerala website, Census 2011, Central Statistics Office
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ADVANTAGE: KERALA
High economic growth Leader in tourism
Kerala’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) surged During 2018(P), 15.60 million domestic tourists and 1.09
at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.75 per million foreign tourists arrived in Kerala.
cent between 2011-12 and 2018-19. In 2018, Kerala was rewarded as the winner of
Kerala is the leader in rubber production; high demand International Travel And Tourism Gold Award For Best
of rubber has opened up immense opportunities for the In Responsible Tourism.
state in the rubber industry. BBC Travel survey has rated Kerala as the top favourite
tourist destination among foreign travellers.
The GSDP of Kerala for 2017-18* is estimated at Rs
6.86 trillion (US$ 106.52 billion). For the year 2018-19**,
it is estimated at Rs 7.73 trillion (US$ 115.29 billion).
Advantage
Kerala
Rich pool of skilled labour Policy and
Kerala has a large base of skilled labour, making it an infrastructure support
ideal destination for knowledge-intensive sectors.
Kerala has a wide range of fiscal and policy incentives
The state has the highest literacy rate in the country. for businesses under the Industrial and Commercial
It has a large pool of semi-skilled and unskilled Policy and has well-drafted sector-specific policies.
labourers. It has a well-developed social, physical and industrial
infrastructure and virtual connectivity, and good power,
airport, IT, and port infrastructure. E-governance
initiatives will further strengthen transparency and bridge
digital divide.
Note: * - Revised Estimates, ** - Budget Estimates, Conversion rate used as per slide 52, P – Provisional, Q‐ Quick Estimate
Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15, Tourism Vision 2030, Kerala Tourism Statistics 2018
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Affordable and clean power to all.
Exploit the full potential of hydro-electric
Green, sustainable and safe
generation.
transport.
100 per cent electrified households with
24*7 availability.
Growth oriented labour welfare policy. Provide high quality education at
Transport Energy
Connecting labour supply with affordable rates.
demand. Create a global brand name in
Increasing employment opportunities. Labour education and develop into a
Education knowledge hub by 2030.
Vision
2030 Increase health expenditure to
Increase the share of manufacturing Industry Health GSDP ratio from 0.6 per cent in
to 10 per cent of the GSDP by 2012 to 4-5 per cent by 2027−31.
2030.
Agriculture & Set up three medical cities by 2030.
Sustained increase in employment Forestry
livestock Provide health insurance cover to
in manufacturing.
all.
Increase the share of forestry in Shift from subsistence farming to
GSDP to 0.5 per cent. highly knowledge intensive,
competitive farming.
Increase the productivity of forests
through improved management of Self sufficiency in supply of fish,
resources. meat, milk and other dairy products
to the local market.
Source: Government of Kerala
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Kerala’s Contribution to Indian Economy (2017-18) Physical Infrastructure in Kerala
Parameter Kerala India Parameter Kerala India
GSDP as a percentage of all Installed power capacity (MW)
4.02 100.0 5,696.43 369,427.97
states’ GSDP (As on February 2020)
GSDP growth rate (%) 11.42 11.3 Wireless subscribers (million)
43.20 1,151.43
(December 2019)
Per capita GSDP (US$) 3,089.23 2,015.53
Internet subscribers (million)
25.97 687.62
Social Indicators (No) (as of September 2019)
Parameter Kerala India National highway length (km) 1,782 132,499
Literacy rate (%) 93.91 74.04
Major and minor ports (No) 1+17 13+187
Birth rate (per 1,000
14.3 20.4
population) Airports (No) 4 129
Industrial Infrastructure Investments (as of June 2019)
Parameter Kerala India Parameter Kerala India
PPP projects operational and
33 1824
under maintenance (No) FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 2.24 436.47
Exporting SEZs (No) 19 238
PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System, * - Including Lakshadweep
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP of Kerala at current prices Per Capita GSDP of Kerala at current prices
160 CAGR 11.61% 12 3,500 250000
CAGR (In Rs) 10.99%
140
3,226
3,000
225,484
3,156
10
139.94
200000
9.78
203,396
120
2,757
125.2702819
2,500
184,979
8.76
8
2,514
2,502
110.5872085
100
108.6938232
2,318
164,554
150000
2,281
7.73
2,255
2,000
150,824
94.62970682
7.01
80 6
137,515
85.85298045
6.35
83.82077614
122,471
1,500
76.86631542
75.92239386
75.72323298
5.62
100000
108,666
60
5.13
4
4.65
4.12
1,000
40
3.64
50000
2 500
20
0 0 0 0
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2016-17P
2017-18Q
2018-19E
2019-20E
2020-21E
2017-18P
2018-19Q
US$ billion Rs trillion US$ Rs
The state’s per capita GSDP^ stood at Rs 2,25,484 (US$
At current prices, Kerala’s GSDP was about Rs 9.78 trillion 3,226) during 2018-19 as compared to Rs 108,666 (US$ 2,318)
(US$ 139.94 billion) in 2020-21. during 2011-12.
The state’s GSDP recorded a CAGR of 11.61 per cent Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 10.99 per cent
between 2011-12 and 2020-21. between 2011-12 and. 2018-19.
Note: * - Revised Estimates, ** - Budget Estimates, Conversion rate used as per slide 52, P ‐ Provisional Estimate, Q‐ Quick Estimate
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala, Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/Population in million
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NSDP of Kerala at current prices NSDP per capita of Kerala at current prices
120.00 CAGR (In Rs) 11.61% 8 3500 250,000
CAGR (In Rs) 11.06%
7
100.00 3000
7.08
200,000
101.24
98.17
2920
6
204105
2846
6.33
80.00 2500
183435
5.71
85.05
5
2478
166246
150,000
77.29
5.06
75.33
2263
2000
2216
4.61
68.97
148133
68.41
68.21
60.00 4
2042
2039
2026
4.17
135537
123388
1500
3.71
3 100,000
110314
3.28
40.00
97912
2 1000
20.00 50,000
1 500
0.00 0 0 0
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18P
2018-19Q
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18P
2018-19Q
US$ billion Rs trillion US$ Rs
At current prices, Kerala’s NSDP was about Rs 7.08 trillion Kerala’s per capita NSDP was Rs 204,105 (US$ 2,920) in
(US$ 101.24 billion) in 2018-19Q. 2018-19Q compared to Rs 97912 (US$ 2042) during 2011-12.
NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 11.61 per cent between Per capita NSDP of the state grew a CAGR of 11.06 per cent
2011-12 and 2018-19Q. between 2011-12 and 2018-19Q.
Note: Conversion rate used as per slide 52, P ‐ Provisional Estimate‐ Q‐ Quick Estimate
Source: “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala,
11 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE
DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA
In 2018-19, the tertiary sector contributed 63.73 per cent to the Visakhapatnam
GSVA composition
port trafficby
(million
sectortonnes)
state’s GSVA at current prices, followed by the secondary sector
contributing 25.16 per cent and primary sector contributing 11.11 per
100%
cent. 57.46% CAGR 63.73%
The tertiary sector grew at a CAGR of 12.70 per cent between 2011- 90%
12 and 2018-19. Growth was driven by storage, transport, financial
80%
and real estate segments.
The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 9.73 per cent, 70%
12.70%
between 2011-12 and 2018-19. Growth was led by manufacturing,
60%
construction, electricity, gas & water supply.
50%
The primary sector expanded at an average rate of 6.19 per cent
between 2011-12 and 2018-19, mainly supported by growth across 40% 27.35%
agriculture and mining & quarrying segments.
9.73% 25.16%
30%
20%
10% 15.20% 6.19%
11.11%
0%
2011-12 2018-19
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary sector
Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala Economic Survey
12 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &
INVESTMENTS
According to DPIIT, during April 2000 to September 2019, FDI FDI* equity
Visakhapatnam inflows
port traffic(US$ billion)
(million tonnes)
inflows into the state* reached US$ 2.37 billion.
2.50
The state government has sanctioned investments of US$ 100 0.17 2.37
million, US$ 156 million & US$ 8.3 million for the Vizhinjam
International Seaport project, Kochi Metro Rail Project & for land 0.13
2.00
acquisition for Kozhikode & Thiruvananthapuram international
airports respectively.
0.21
In October 2019, state attracted around Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.43 1.50
billion) investment from different investors belonging from Dubai.
0.45
In 2019, five investment intentions under IEMs worth Rs 129 crore 0.09
(US$ 18.46 million) have been proposed in the state. 1.00
0.07 0.23
0.07
0.50 0.37
0.47
0.00
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
FY16
FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
FY01-FY11
FY01-FY20
Annual FDI inflow
Note: * - Including Lakshadweep, IEM - Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum
Source: DPIIT - Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of Kerala,
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Export Trend (US$ billion) Composition of Major Item Exported from Kerala (2019-20*)
12.00 14.64%
1.09%
10.00 1.12%
9.77 1.50%
2.60% 62.51%
8.00
7.80 4.04%
7.31
6.00 5.35%
7.15%
4.89
4.00
2.00
0.00
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20*
Total merchandise exports from the state stood at US$ 9.77 billion during 2018-19. During 2019-20*, the exports stood at US$ 7.80 billion.
Major items exported from the state of Kerala are gold and other precious metal jewellery, marine products, spices, petroleum products etc.
During 2019-20*, exports of gold and other precious metal jewelry, the most exported items from Kerala, stood at US$ 4,878.08 million which was
62.51 per cent of the total exports.
Note: RMG – Ready Made Garments, *- Till December 2019
Source: Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS
Expenditure on road works under PMGSY in Kerala Roads in Kerala
(US$ million) (up to Dec 2019)
Road type Road length (km)
30.00
25.00
25.57 24.10 National highways (Up to March
20.00 1,782
21.57 21.52 2019)
15.00
10.00 14.04
State highways 4,341.65
5.00
0.00
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19^
Major district roads 27,470.45
Road development activities in the state are undertaken under three
broad categories of roads and bridges, road transport and other
transport services. Road work completion under PMGSY
To improve efficiency of transportation to Kannur International Airport,
Year Road works (No)
the state government has decided to convert six roads into four-lane
highways. The preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is 2014-15 118
currently underway.
2015-16 155
Under the State Budget 2019-20, government has allocated Rs 1,213
crore (US$ 173.5 million) towards road transport. 2016-17 126
During 2016-19, 14,623 Km of roads were completed, and 68 bridges 2017-18 60
were constructed. 2018-19 (June
26
2018)
Note: PMGSY – Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Source: Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.; Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of Kerala, State budget 2019-20, NHAI, omms.nic.in
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Kerala is well connected to other parts of the country via railways.
The State Government has appointed Kerala State Industrial
Development Corporation Ltd (KSIDC) as the nodal agency for
developing a project to establish a north-south High-speed Rail
Corridor (HSRC) to facilitate smooth and speedy passenger
movement between various cities and towns in the state.
Railway divisions in Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad and Madurai
jointly carry out railway operations in Kerala.
As per State Budget 2019-20, new railway lines such as Thalassery-
Mysore, Nilambur-Nanjangode are under the consideration of Kerala
Rail Development Corporation.
As of December 2019, 11.17 km Metro Rail Project is proposed for
construction in Kochi under Phase II with sanctioned cost of Rs
1,957 crore (US$ 280 million). .
Source: Maps of India
Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2018-19, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, Government of Kerala, State Budget 2019-20
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Aircraft movement at the airport
2019-20
Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
(till Jan 2020)
Cochin 61,688 68,772 71,057 57,556
Thiruvananthapuram 29,117 33,738 33,093 24,729
Passenger handled at the airport
2019-20
Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
(till Jan 2020)
Cochin 8,955,441 10,172,839 10,119,825 85,11,531
Thiruvananthapuram 3,881,509 4,393,469 4,434,459 34,35,646
Freight handled at the airport (MT)
2019-20
Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
(till Jan 2020)
Cochin 81,485 76,274 70,199 62,364
Thiruvananthapuram 28,450 28,715 25,167 22,153
Kerala has three airports handling domestic & international flights, located at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi & Kozhikode.
Kannur Airport was inaugurated in December 2018, making Kerala India’s first state to have four international airports.
The passenger traffic handled by the state during 2019-20 (till Jan 2020) stood at 8.5 million from Cochin airport and 3.43 million from
Thiruvananthapuram airport.
Source: Airports Authority of India, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.
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Traffic handled at Cochin Port Existing Ports
Cochin port trafic (million tonnes) Major ports Cochin
35.0 Neendakara
30.0 Intermediate ports Alappuzha
32.02
30.88
25.0
29.14
Kozhikode
25.00
20.0
22.09
15.0
10.0
Vizhinjam
5.0
0.0 Valiyathura
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20*
Vadakara
Ponnani
Thankasserry
Kayamkulam
Manakkodam
Kerala has 18 ports, of which, Cochin is the major one. Furthermore,
Minor ports Munambam
there are three intermediate and 14 minor ports.
Beypore
The development activities of the port are taken care of by the Thalasserry
Department of Ports, Harbour Engineering Department and Harbour Manjeswaram
Engineering Department. Neeleswaram
Kannur
The cargo traffic handled by Cochin port was 30.89 million tonnes
Azhikkal
during 2019–20*
Kasaragode
Traffic handled by minor ports in the state during 2018-19P (up to
Sep 2018) stood at 0.05 million tonnes.
Note: *- Till February 2020
Source: Cochin Port Trust, News articles, Economic Survey 2014-15, India Port Association
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Installed power capacity (MW) Breakup of Installed Capacity as per the source 2019-20*
6,000.0
5,696.43
5,000.0
5,083.37
5,074.72
4,998.94
Thermal Power
32.59%
4,000.0
4,172.00
Nuclear Power
3,000.0 53.55%
2,000.0 Renewable Energy
7.50%
1,000.0 Hydro Power
6.35%
0.0
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20*
Kerala is among the prominent Indian states to have achieved 100 per cent rural electrification.
As of February 2020, the state had a total installed power generation capacity of 5,696.43 MW, of which 2,189.36 MW was accounted for by state
utilities, 2,081 MW by central utilities and 1,426.07 MW under private sector.
Thermal power contributed 3050.46 MW (53.55 per cent) to total installed power generation capacity, hydropower contributed 1856.50 MW (32.59 per
cent), nuclear power 362.00 MW (6.35 per cent), and renewable power 427.47 MW (7.50 per cent).
Note: *- Till February 2020
Source: State Budget 2019-20, Central Electricity Authority
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Performance status of Bharat Net Project (As of December
Telecom Infrastructure (As of December 2019)
2018)
Wireless subscribers 43,502,295 No. of GPs in Phase-I (as of April 2018) 977
Wire-line subscribers 1,723,816 Cables laid (km) 830
Tele density (in%) 124.02 GPs for which cable laid 1,129
Internet subscribers (million) (As of No. of GPs (service ready) (as of Nov
25.97 1,129
September 2019) 2019)
As of December 2019, Kerala had an overall tele-density of 124.02 per cent.
According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), as of December 2019, Kerala had 43.50 million wireless subscribers and 1.72
million wire-line subscribers.
By the end of December 2019, 11.86 million subscribers had submitted requests for mobile number portability in Kerala.
As of September 2019, Kerala has 25.34 million internet subscribers.
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Ministry Of Communications And Information Technology, GP - Gram Panchayat
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DEVELOPMENT
List of cities in Kerala covered under AMRUT Cumulative expenditure (US$
Projects & Programmes
million) (As of Aug 2018)
Cities Area (sq. km)
Urban Transport Improvement 22.15
Kochi 94.88
Kollam 58.18
Kozhikode 128 Solid Waste Management Project 4.23
Thiruvananthapuram 2,192
Thrissur 101.4 Water Supply 14.50
Alappuzha 1,414
Sewage and Sanitation 21.97
Palakkad 1,363
Guruvayur 29.66
Community Development Fund 11.12
Kannur 2,961
The Kerala urban area comprises of five Municipal Corporations and 60 Municipalities. The Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project
(KSUDP) is an Asian Development Bank-assisted project covering the five municipalities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam and
Thrissur. The project focuses on urban infrastructure improvement, community upgrading, local government infrastructure development and
capacity building, and implementation assistance.
Along with smart cities, 9 cities of Kerala have also been selected for infrastructure development under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and
Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. As of January 2019, Rs 2,359.38 crore (US$ 327.01 million) has been allocated to Kerala under the
scheme.
As per the State Budget 2019-20, towards the Smart City Mission, government has allocated Rs 400 crore (US$ 57.23 million), and Rs 500 crore
(US$ 71.54 million) for AMRUT.
Major infrastructure projects such as Kannur Air Port, GAIL Pipeline, Kochi-Edamon Electric line and Bypasses at Kollam and Alappuzha will be
inaugurated in 2018-19.
As of August 2018, under Smart City Mission, five out of seven projects have been completed or are under implementation in the state.
Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, State Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, Business Standard
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION
Kerala has the highest literacy rate among all states in the country.
Educational infrastructure (2017-18)
Kerala has 3,021 higher secondary schools as of 2016. Of these,
1,162 (38.46 per cent) were government schools, 1,406 (46.54 per
Schools^ 12,971
cent) aided schools & the remaining 453 (15 per cent) unaided
schools. Colleges 1,306
As per budget 2018-19, 45,000 hi-tech class rooms and IT labs will Universities 22
be established in 4,775 schools. The digitalisation will be completed
in 3 phases with 20,000 class rooms being completed before the end Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher
36.2
Education
of February, 10,000 class rooms in March and remaining 15,000
class rooms in the months of April – May.
Sub sectors Budget 2018-19 (US$ million)
In Budget 2018-19 US$ 5.10 million is allocated for ‘Kerala
School education 149.83
Infrastructure and Technology for Education’ which is heading the
digitalisation programme. Higher education 121.87
During 2017-18, Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) in regular teaching mode Technical education 38.31
in Kerala stood at 15.
Total 3,170.82
Under the State Budget 2019-20, government proposed Rs 927
crore (US$ 132.63 million) towards the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and
Share of total
Rs 529 crore (US$ 75.6 million) for the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. Nature of schools Student strength
student strength
(2017-18P) (in million)
(%)
Government 1.13 30.71
Government-aided 2.14 58.15
Unaided 0.41 11.14
Total 3.68 100.0
Note: P: Provisional
Source: State Budget 2019-20, Economic Review of Kerala, Economic Survey 2018-19
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Health infrastructure (as of December 2019) Health indicators (2017)
(1)
Primary health centres 958 Birth rate 14.3
(1)
Death rate 7.6
Sub-centres 5,868
(2)
Infant mortality rate 10
Community health centres 234
Life expectancy at birth (years) (2014-15)
District hospitals 61
Male 71.4
Sub – District Hospitals 373 Female 76.3
The departments that offer health services in the state & are responsible for development activities are namely, Health Services Department, Medical
Education Department, Ayurveda Department (ISM), Ayurveda Medical Education Department, Homoeopathy Department & Homoeopathy Medical
Education Department.
Under the State Budget 2019-20, government has allocated Rs 2,498 crore (US$ 357.41 million) for urban health service and Rs 883 crore (US$
126.34 million) rural health services.
As per budget 2018-19, an amount of Rs 837 crore (US$ 129.87 million) has been allocated for National Health Mission. State share for the said
mission is Rs 335 crore (US$ 51.98 million).
As of December 2019, the state had 234 community health centres, 958 primary health centres and 5,868 sub-centres.
Note: (1)Per thousand persons, (2)Per thousand live births
Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2017, State Budget 2018-19, 2019-20, NHRM, Sample Registration System (SRS)
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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/2)
Infrastructure Project description
The Technopark at Thiruvananthapuram is spread over 760 acres.
It currently hosts over 300 IT and ITeS companies, employing over 46,000 IT professionals.
Technopark Phase-II has been declared an SEZ by the Government of India.
Technopark
The technology park is spread across 7.2 million sq. ft. built-up space (completed) and 3.5 million sq. ft. (work-in-
progress)
As a part of the Phase-IV, named Technocity, Technopark is developing 431 acres of land in Pallippuram, 5 km
north of the main campus on the National Highway-47 to Kollam.
The Infopark at Kochi is best suited for ITeS due to its proximity to the submarine optical-cable landings.
Infopark The total land available with Infopark is 98.25 acres, of which 75 acres has been notified as an SEZ by the Ministry
of Commerce, Government of India.
Apart from the SEZs in Technopark and Infopark, the other SEZs in Kerala include the KINFRA Electronics Park
SEZ in Kalamassery; a multi-product SEZ at Kochi; two port-based SEZs at Vallarpadam and Puthuvypeen at
Special Economic Zones
Kochi; a food processing SEZ near Calicut; a pulp and paper SEZ at Kottayam; and a non-conventional energy
sources SEZ at Kalamassery.
Source: http://www.technopark.org/, sezindia.nic.in
27 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgINDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – INDUSTRIAL
CLUSTERS … (2/2)
District Industries
Kannur Handlooms, power looms, beedi
Alappuzha Coir products
Idukki Agriculture and forest based
Thiruvananthapuram Handlooms, IT
Thrissur Power looms, handlooms, textile, timber, tile, canning
Palakkad Power looms, sericulture
Kollam Minerals and mining
Kozhikode Rubber
Wayanad Minerals and mining
Kasargod Minerals and mining
Kottayam Rubber, food products, engineering
Ernakulam IT
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Kerala State
Information KSITI, Kasargod
Technology
Infrastructure Limited Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KINFRA)
(KSITI), Kannur
KINFRA, Kakkancherry
Sutherland Global Services
Hindustan News Print
Infopark
Limited
Cochin Port Trust, Puthuvypeen
Cochin Port Trust, Vallapadom KSITI, Pallipuram
KINFRA, Kochi KSITI, Purakkad
Unitech Real Estate
Electronics
Parsavnath Developers Technology Park
Smart City Infrastructure KINFRA
Carborundum Universal Limited Techno Park SEZ - I
MM Tech Towers, Alwaye KSITI, Kollam
Technopark
Pallipuram
Emmar MGF, Alwaye
Techno Park SEZ - II
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India,
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Name/Developer Location Primary industry
Cochin SEZ Cochin Multi-product
Cochin Port Trust Vallapadom Port-based
Cochin Port Trust Puthuvypeen Port-based
Infopark Kakkanad IT/ITeS
Electronics Technology Parks - Kerala Attipura IT/ITeS
KINFRA Ayiroopara Animation & Gaming
KINFRA Chelembra Agro-based food processing
Electronics Technology Parks- Kerala Thiruvanthapuram IT/ITeS
KINFRA Thrikkakara Electronics industries
Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited Pallipuram IT/ITeS
Electronics Technology Parks Kerala (Technopark) Attipura IT/ITeS
Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited Mulavana IT/ITeS
Carborundum Universal Ltd. Thrikkakara North Solar Photovoltaic
Sutherland Global Services Private Limited Thrikkakara North IT/ITeS
Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited (KSITIL) Pantheerankavu and Nellikode IT/ITeS
Infoparks Kerala Puthencruz and Kunnathunadu IT/ITeS
Smart City (Kochi) Infrastructure Limited Kakkanad IT/ITeS
Kerala State IT Infrastructure Ltd. (KSITIL) Thrissur IT/ITeS
Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society Limited (ULCCS LTD) Kozhikode IT/ITeS
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ: Special Economic Zone
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Some of formally approved SEZs in Kerala
Name/Developer Location Primary industry
Cochin Port Trust Vallarpadam Port-based
Cochin Port Trust Puthuvypeen, Ernakulam Port-based
Kazhakoottam,
KINFRA Electronics Industries
Thiruvananthapuram
Smart City (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Kakkanad, Ernakulam IT/ITeS
Pantheerankavu
Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Ltd (KSITIL) IT/ITeS
and Nellikode, Kozhikode
Infoparks, Kerala Kunnathunad, Ernakulam IT/ITeS
Cochin International Airport Ltd Ernakulam Airport-based
Under SEZ Act, 2005, Kerala has 29 formally approved SEZs, 25 notified SEZs and 19 exporting SEZs.
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ: Special Economic Zone
31 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgKERALA KEY SECTORS Agriculture and Allied Sectors IT and Electronics Tourism Fishery
KEY SECTORS – AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED
SECTORS
Kerala is one of the leading pepper and rubber producers in the Crop Annual production – 2018-19 (‘000 MT)
country. Kerala is the leader in rubber production in the country. Total food
State accounted for about 78 per cent share in the total natural Spice 192.86 grains. (up to 139.9
rubber production in 2017-18. Natural Rubber production in Kerala Sep 2018)
stood at 551 thousand MT during 2017-18. Fruits 1885.97 Rice** 418.7
#
Kerala can be termed as the land of spices, considering the large Plantation 5421.89 Pulses 501.5
variety of spices grown in the state. Kerala is the largest producer
Mango (P) 397.82 Nutmeg^ 14.19
of pepper in India and accounts for a lion’s share in India’s
production. Apart from pepper, other spices produced in the state Grapes^ 15.50 Vegetables* 3042.86
include ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, tamarind, etc. During 2019-20
Pepper^ 30.47 Cocoa^ 7.15
(till Sept 19), spices export from the state stood at US$ 208.89
million.
Exports of Spices from the state (US$ million)
As per the State Budget 2019-20, government has allocated funds
worth US$ 1.43 million for spices like pepper, nutmeg, cardamom, 700
clove, ginger and turmeric. 600
500 581.64
During April-December 2019, tea production in Kerala stood at 534.36
501.11
59.05 million kg. Tea exports from the stood at US$ 84.95 million 400
during 2019-20 (till December 19). 300
327.91 327.71
As per the State Budget 2019-20, government will be spent Rs 200
208.86
2,500 crore (US$ 35.7 million) to rejuvenate agriculture post floods 100
0
2014-15
2016-17
2017-18
2019-20
201-16
2018-19^^
Note: * - 1st Advance Estimates, * *- 2nd Advance Estimates, ^ - production 2016-17, P – Provisional, E – Estimated, 2018, # - As per 4th Advance Estimates
Source: Kerala, Department of Agriculture Cooperation And Farmers Welfare, Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)
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Kochi has emerged as a unique IT destination and is connected by two Export and investment from IT/ITES CSEZs (US$
submarine cables and satellite gateways that directly support major IT million)
cities, including Bengaluru. Kerala possesses a cost-effective and
highly skilled human resource base with the lowest attrition rate (less 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
than 5 per cent). Around 11 per cent of the national IT pool is
contributed by skilled human resources from Kerala. The state also has
ample availability of skilled and semi-skilled workers for the electronics Exports 657.84 696.70 1,085.46
industry.
Operational costs in the state are among the lowest in India (40 per
cent lower as compared to other major IT locations in India). Also, Investment 232.24 232.24 262.27
rental/real estate costs are lower than major IT cities in the country.
The state has a techno park in Thiruvananthapuram which has been
instrumental in attracting global electronics manufacturers, an info park
in Kochi, and a cyber park in Kozhikode As per ASSOCHAM, Kerala
ranked 3rd in attracting the highest total investments in IT sector worth
US$0.33 millon among all Indian states. Kerala also has a strong e-
governance infrastructure and is a leading state in e-governance.
The electronic hub proposed at Kochi is a prestigious project of the
Government of Kerala to promote electronic hardware manufacturing
and assembling units and R&D centres, and to support infrastructure
for the same.
Note: Data Taken from lok sabha, frequency of update is unknown
Source: Kerala IT Policy 2012, Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15, State Annual Plan, sezindia.nic.in, State budget 2019-20, Business Standard
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Traco Cable Company Limited commenced operations in 1964. It manufactures high-quality cables and wires in
technical collaboration with Kelesey Engineering Co Ltd, Canada. TRACO currently meets the needs of public sector
undertakings in India such as railways and the electricity boards of various states. The company is headquartered in
Traco Cable Co Ltd Kochi and has factories in Ernakulam, Kannur and Thiruvalla.
TELK was incorporated in 1963 under an agreement with the Government of Kerala, Kerala State Industrial
Development Corporation, and Hitachi Limited, Japan. It manufactures transformers, bushings and tap changing
gears. The factory and corporate office are located in Angamally, near Kochi.
Transformers and
Electricals Kerala Ltd TELK provided its first 400 KV Class Transformer, 315 MVA Auto Transformer and Generator Transformer to India's
(TELK) first 500 MW Thermal Unit.
Founded in 1973, Keltron is a state-owned electronics enterprise, employing around 1,800 people and has 10
manufacturing centres. It provides technical manpower to leading organisations such as Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Limited (ONGC). The company’s products span categories including aerospace electronics, security and
surveillance systems, intelligent transportation systems, strategic electronics products, IT solutions, IT infrastructure
Kerala State Electronics solutions, process automation, ID card projects, power electronics, electronic components and TE units.
Development Corp
(Keltron) Keltron is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram and has training centres in 30 locations across Kerala with a strong
infrastructure spread over 700,000 sq ft of built up area.
Collabera is a fast-growing, end-to-end information technology services and solutions provider, working with leading
global 2,000 organisations from banking & financial services, communications, media, manufacturing, retail, energy
and utilities domains. The company employs over 9,000 professionals across more than 25 offices and four world-
Collabera class delivery centres in the US, the UK, India, Singapore and Philippines. The company has an office at Technopark,
Thiruvananthapuram.
Source: Company website and annual report
35 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgKEY SECTORS – TOURISM
Foreign tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million) Domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million)
1.2 18.0
16.0
1.0 1.09 1.09 14.0
1.04 15.61
0.98 14.67
0.8 0.92 12.0 13.17
0.86 10.0 11.70 12.47
0.79 10.86
0.6 0.73 8.0 10.08
9.38
0.4 6.0
4.0
0.2 2.0
0.0
0.0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017(P) 2018 (P)
Popular tourist destinations in Kerala include beaches of Kovalam, Varkala, Marari, Bekal and Kannur; backwaters of Kumarakom, Alappuzha,
Kollam, Kochi and Kozhikode; and hill stations of Ponmudi, Munnar, Wayanad and Wagamon. Kerala has a number of well-known wildlife
reserves, including the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the Eravikulam National Park, the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary and the Parambikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary. The State Tourism Department is developing eco-friendly, rural tourism packages in Kumarakom, Wayanad, Kovalam and Muziris
heritage circuit.
Kerala tourism to tap culinary skills of women to dish out the distinct flavours of the state’s ethnic cuisine to visitors.
According to State Budget 2019-20, new project will be started for the development of tourism at Muzhuppilangad.
Under the State Budget 2019-20, Rs 372 crore (US$ 53.23 million) is allocated for tourism sector out of which Rs 82 crore (US$ 11.73 million) is
allocated for Tourism marketing and additional Rs 132 crore (US$ 18.89 million) is allocated for developing the facilities of tourist centres.
Revenue from tourism in Kerala increased to Rs 36,528.01 crore (US$ 5.06 billion) in 2018.
Note: P – Provisional
Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2014-15, 2016-17, State Budget 2019-20, 2018-19, Kerala Tourism Statistics 2018
36 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgKEY SECTORS – FISHERY
The state has a long coastline of over 580 km & innumerable water
Marine fish production in Kerala (‘000 tonnes)
bodies, generating a huge potential for inland & marine fishing &
providing it a prominent position in fish cultivation. Kochi &
800
Neendakara are the two major fishing harbours for mechanized
700
sector and the Thankasserry fishing harbour is the only one for the
727.51
726.01
708.65
693.21
679.74
600
traditional sector.
608.72
500
549.10
The state government has allocated US$ 92.68 million for fisheries 400
300
sector and coastal area development under annual budget 2018-19.
200
Kerala’s share in the national marine fish production is around 13 per 100
cent. 0
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
(P)
The budget includes schemes such as conservation & management
of fish resources, motorisation of traditional fishing crafts & insurance
coverage to fishing implements, integrated fisheries development,
inland fish production, fishing harbours, modernisation of fish Exports of marine products (US$ million) (up to Dec 2019)
markets & value addition, etc.
In April 2018, Fish Farmers Development Agency for Aquaculture 1200
Development in Kerala will be implementing umbrella project 1000
800 969.75
‘Development of Inland Fisheries’ worth Rs 69.90 core (US$ 1.08 862.28
million) launched by Fisheries Department . 600 720.11
400
453.89
During 2019-20 (till Dec 2019), exports of marine products from the 200
395.96 338.86
state stood at US$ 558.26 million. 0 2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2015-16, 2016, Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Fisheries, Annual Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, Directorate General of Commercial
Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)
37 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgKERALA KEY PROCEDURES & POLICIES
SINGLE-WINDOW APPROVAL MECHANISM
A Single-Window Clearance Mechanism (SWM) was established in SWM structure in Kerala
June 2000, with an aim to expedite clearances for new industrial
projects.
A state-level board, headed by the Chief Secretary, issues
clearances within a time frame of 45 days to medium and large scale
industries. State Board Chief
Secretary
KSIDC is the single point of contact and convenor of the state board.
District-level boards have been constituted for issuing clearances
required by small scale industries.
The District Collector of each district is the Chairman and General
District Boards District
Manager of the Board; the District Industries Centre (DIC) is the Collector
convenor for such boards. The stipulated time frame for clearances
is 60 days.
Industrial Area Boards have been set up in various industrial areas of
the state for the clearance of projects. An officer, not below the rank An officer not
of District Collector, is Chairman of each Board, with the Designated Industrial Area below the rank
Authority of the Industrial Area as Convenor. The stipulated time Board of District
frame for obtaining the clearances is 30 days.
Collector
Source: KSIDC
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Agency Description
The aim of the organisation is to speed up industrial growth in Kerala through infrastructure
support.
Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development It operates industrial parks in various sectors.
Corporation It has three newly operational parks: Kera Park (in Thrissur), Spices Park (Idukki) and Rubber
(KINFRA)
Park (Pathanamthitta).
KINFRA’s four upcoming projects include a marine park in Beypore, a technology park in
Ramanattukara, a food park at Wayanad and an industrial park in Palakkad.
The organisation is involved in providing technical consultancy assistance to banks by
KITCO Limited
appraisal of projects for priority sector lending and to entrepreneurs in the Small & Medium
(formerly, Kerala Industrial and Technical
Consultancy Organisation Limited) Enterprises (SMEs) sector by way of preparation of project reports and market studies and by
conducting training programmes for entrepreneurship development.
It is the implementing agency for the Department of Industries, Government of Kerala.
Directorate of Industries and Commerce It provides infrastructure facilities for the small scale sector by acquiring land and developing
facilities such as roads, water supply, electricity and civil works.
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Agency Description
It provides infrastructure facilities to the small-scale sector through its major and mini industrial
estates.
Small Industries Development Corporation It owns and operates production units, raw materials depots, industrial estates/mini industrial
estates, marketing cell/emporia/centres, civil construction division, IT&TC division, export &
import/project division and industrial parks.
Purpose:
Formed in 1961 with an objective of promoting, stimulating, financing and facilitating the
development of large- and medium-scale industries in Kerala.
Acts as a promotional agency, involved in catalysing the development of physical and social
Kerala State Industrial Development infrastructure required for the constant growth of industry.
Corporation (KSIDC): the single-window
clearance and monitoring agency Composition:
Consists of a group of professionals from various fields including engineering, management,
finance and law.
Services offered include project lending, single-window clearance, equipment purchase loans
and consultancies.
41 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgCONTACT LIST
Agency Contact information
Vikas Bhavan P O Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala-695 033
Directorate of Industries and Commerce Phone: 91-471-2302 774
Fax: 91-471-2305 493
E-mail: tvm_dindust@sancharnet.in
T C XI/266, Keston Road, Kowdiar,
Kerala State Industrial Development Thiruvananthapuram-695 003
Corporation Limited Phone: 91-471-2318 922
(KSIDC) Fax: 91-471-2315 893
E-mail: ksidc@vsnl.com
P B No 4407, Puthiya Road,
NH Bypass, Vennala, Cochin-682 028
KITCO Limited Phone: 91-484 -4129 000 / 2805 033
Fax: 91-484 -2805 066
E-mail: mail@kitco.in
KINFRA HOUSE, TC 31/2312
Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 010
Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development
Phone: +91-471-2726 585
Corporation (KINFRA)
Fax: +91-471-2724 773
E-mail: kinfra@vsnl.com
Housing Board Building, 6th floor, Santhi Nagar, P B No 50
Thiruvananthapuram- 695 001
Kerala Small Industries Development
Phone: 91-471-2330 401, 2330 413, 2330 818,
Corporation
Fax: 91-471- 2330 904
E-mail: sidcoho@yahoo.com
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Approvals and clearances required Department Estimated time
Incorporation of the company Registrar of Companies
District Industries Centre for small scale
Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs
industries and KSIDC for large and medium
Memorandum, Industrial Licences
industries
Allotment of land State Department of Industries/KSIDC/KINFRA Single window clearance:
State Department of Industries, The state’s single-window facility clears
Permission for land use
Kerala Town and Country Planning Department
investment proposals in 45 to 60 days on an
Kerala State Pollution Control Board and Central average; the single-window mechanism helps
Environment approval for the site obtain all approvals necessary for the
Ministry of Environment and Forests
investment proposals within the specified time
No-objection certificate and consent under frame.
Kerala State Pollution Control Board
Water and Pollution Control Act
Approval of construction activity and building
Kerala Town and Country Planning Department
plan
Sanction of power Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)
Registration under State’s Sales Tax Act and Sales Tax Department, Central and State Excise
Central and State Excise Act Departments
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Approvals and clearances required Time to Complete (Days)
Approval for director identification number (DIN) from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal (National)-Online 1
Approval of digital signature certificate from private agency authorized by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
3
(National)
Approval for reserve a company name with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) (National)-online 2
Stamp the company documents at the State Treasury (State) 5
Obtain a Permanent Account Number (PAN) from an authorised franchise or agent appointed by the National
Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) or the Unit Trust of India (UTI) Investors Services Ltd, as 15
outsourced by the Income Tax Department (National)
Obtain a Tax Account Number (TAN) for income taxes deducted at the source from an authorized franchise or
14
agent appointed
Register with the Office of Inspector, Shops and Establishment Act (State/ Municipal) 14
Register for Value-Added Tax (VAT) at the Commercial Tax Office (State) 25
Register for Profession Tax at the Profession Tax Office (State) 9
Source: Kerala Economic Review 2014-15, World Bank Group
44 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgCOST OF DOING BUSINESS IN KERALA
Cost parameter Cost estimate Source
Industrial land (per sq m) US$ 33–190 (Cochin) Industry sources
Five-star hotel US$ 120–300 per room per night Leading hotels in the state
Office space rent (per sq ft) US$ 0.6–3 per month Industry sources
Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft house) US$ 350–750 per month Industry sources
Domestic: 1.1 to 3.3 cents (US)
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, as of
Fixed Power Tariff (per kWh) Commercial: 3.3 to 13 cents (US)
March 2015
Industrial: 5.5-6.9 cents (US)
Labour (minimum wages per day) US$ 6.8–15 Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India
Commercial and industrial: US 22
Water (1,000 litres) Kerala Water Authority
cents to US 55 cents
Source: Kerala Government websites and Industry sources, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kerala Water Authority
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Objectives
The farm lands are to be protected and should not be put for any other use than farming activities
Kerala Agricultural
Development Policy The agriculturally potential land is to be identified and demarcated using modern technologies such as remote
2018 sensing, satellite imagery, etc., and a database is to be made.
Read more
To create an environment for investment.
Kerala Tourism Policy
To market Kerala as a visible global brand in domestic and international markets.
2017
To ensure quality visitor experience. Read more
To promote Kerala as a prime destination for industrial investments with environmental protection.
Kerala Industrial &
Kerala IT Policy
Commercial 2017
Policy To plan, develop
Revamp and an
Kerala into market the state as state
entrepreneurial the most preferred IT/ITeS
by encouraging investment/business
private destination
investment in all sectors, in India. agro
particularly
Amended 2015 processing, services and commerce, and new emerging sectors.
Read more
Purpose of this policy is to inaugurate minimum ten technology business incubators for different sectors of the
Kerala Technology state.
Startup Policy 2014
Government also aims to attract foreign investments.
Read more
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Objectives
To ensure the development of athletes as leaders and role models in sports and society.
Kerala Sports Policy
Sports related sectors to incorporate sports intentionally to achieve social development.
2015
To ensure that sports events are designed to benefit the host community and local economics. Read more
Target installed capacity of 2,500 MW by 2030.
Kerala Solar Energy
Set up floating and off-shore generation units.
Policy 2013
Make use of solar energy compulsory for industries; incentive to be provided for solar power Read more
Kerala Small Hydro
To harness green and clean natural resources in the state for environmental benefits and energy security.
Power Policy 2012
Read more
To offer affordable and adequate housing for the state’s citizens
Kerala State Housing
To meet the housing needs of the landless tribal, fishermen, traditionally employed and poor citizens of the state
Policy- 2011
Read more
SEZ Policy 2008 To make Kerala’s economy more export-oriented by granting various exemptions and concessions.
Read more
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Objectives
The purpose of this policy is the promotion and development of micro, small and medium enterprises. The policy is
The Micro, Small And
also enhancing the competitiveness between micro,
Medium Enterprises
Development Act, 2006 Small and medium enterprises.
Read more
Kerala Biotechnology The policy focuses on catalysing the development and application of biotechnology while taking advantage of the
Policy 2003 state’s resources and keeping global requirements in perspective.
Read more
Kerala State Training To strengthen governance in the state by building capacity amongst various categories of civil servants
Policy To impart training to every state civil servant once in every five years
Read more
Purpose of the policy is to legalize the production, transportation and consumption value of liquor in the state. The
policy also covers transparent licensing system for intoxicating products.
Kerala liquor policy
Read more
48 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.orgKERALA ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE…(1/2) - SOURCES
Data Sources
GSDP (state) “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala
Per capita GSDP figures “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala
GSDP (India) “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala
Installed power capacity (MW) Central Electricity Authority, as of November 2019
Wireless subscribers (No) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of September 2019
Internet subscribers (Mn) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of June 2019
National highway length (km) NHAI & Roads and Building Department
Major and Minor Ports (No) State Planning Board, Kerala
Airports (No) Airports Authority of India
Literacy rate (%) Census, 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) SRS Bulletin September 2017
Cumulative FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, From April 2000 to June 2019
Operational PPP projects (No) DEA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Notified SEZs (No) SEZ India, as of November 2019
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Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange Rates (Calendar Year)
Year INR INR Equivalent of one US$ Year INR Equivalent of one US$
2004–05 44.95 2005 44.11
2005–06 44.28 2006 45.33
2006–07 45.29 2007 41.29
2007–08 40.24 2008 43.42
2008–09 45.91
2009 48.35
2009–10 47.42
2010 45.74
2010–11 45.58
2011 46.67
2011–12 47.95
2012 53.49
2012–13 54.45
2013 58.63
2013–14 60.50
2014 61.03
2014-15 61.15
2015 64.15
2015-16 65.46
2016-17 67.09 2016 67.21
2017-18 64.45 2017 65.12
2018-19 69.89 2018 68.36
2019-20 70.49 2019 69.89
Source: Reserve Bank of India, Average for the year
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