BEKAL FORT IN KASARGOD, KERALA
KERALA GOD’S OWN COUNTRY
For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org December 2018 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
Cultural diversity and well . Kerala is known as God’s own country. It is one of the few states to have marketed its natural beauty 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
Presence of world class . Kerala has been promoting knowledge-based industries such as IT/ITeS, computer hardware & 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 stood at 21.18 million tonnes during 2018 -19* Port
Note: * - Up to November 2018 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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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) Indian peninsula, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west and the 33.41 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
5 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org ADVANTAGE: KERALA
High economic growth Leader in tourism . Kerala’s gross state domestic product (GSDP) surged at . During 2017(P), 14.67 million domestic tourists and 1.09 a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.13 per million foreign tourists arrived in Kerala. cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17. . In 2015, Kerala was rewarded as the winner of PATA . Kerala is the leader in rubber production; high demand awards by Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) of rubber has opened up immense opportunities for the . BBC Travel survey has rated Kerala as the top favourite state in the rubber industry. 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 Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15, Tourism Vision 2030, Kerala Tourism
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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. Transport Energy . Provide high quality education at . 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. . Set up three medical cities by 2030. . Sustained increase in employment Agriculture & Forestry . Provide health insurance cover to in manufacturing. livestock 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 (2016-17) Physical Infrastructure in Kerala
Parameter Kerala India Parameter Kerala India
GSDP as a percentage of all 4.05 100.0 Installed power capacity (MW) 5,083.27 346,619.37 states’ GSDP
GSDP growth rate (%) 10.59 10.8 Wireless subscribers (No) 43,317,159 1,169,291,183
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,181.15 1,750.29 Internet subscribers (million) 22.58 560.01 (No) Social Indicators National highway length (km) 1,782 115,435 Parameter Kerala India
Literacy rate (%) 93.91 74.04 Major and minor ports (No) 1+17 12+200
Birth rate (per 1,000 Airports (No) 4 129 14.3 20.4 population)
Industrial Infrastructure Investments (as of June 2018)
Parameter Kerala India Parameter Kerala India PPP projects operational and 20 886 FDI* equity inflows (US$ under maintenance (No) 1.97 389.72 billion) Exporting SEZs (No) 19 223
PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System, * - Including Lakshadweep
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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP of Kerala at current prices Per Capita GSDP of Kerala at current prices
100.00 CAGR 11.13% 7 1,100 CAGR (In Rs) 10.69% 80000
90.00 70000
6
1,050
80.00
60000
1,081
6.17 5 70.00 91.97
1,000
72,535
85.23
5.58
83.82 50000
60.00 1,044 68,359
4
5.13
76.87
75.92
75.72
50.00 950 994 40000
4.65 59,894
3 55,098 971
40.00 4.12 30000
49,254 3.64 900
30.00 45,538
2 20000 914
20.00 907 1 850 10.00 10000
0.00 0 800 0
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
US$ billion Rs trillion US$ Rs
. At current prices, Kerala’s GSDP was about Rs 6.17 trillion (US$ 91.97 billion) in 2016-17. . The state’s per capita GSDP^ stood at Rs 72,535 (US$ 1,081) . The state’s GSDP recorded a CAGR of 11.13 per cent during 2016-17 as compared to Rs 45,538 (US$ 971) during between 2011-12 and 2016-17. 2011-12. . The GSDP of Kerala for 2017-18* is estimated at Rs 6.86 . Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 10.69 per cent trillion (US$ 106.52 billion). For the year 2018-19**, it is between 2011-12 and. 2016-17 estimated at Rs 7.73 trillion (US$ 115.29 billion).
Note: * - Revised Estimates, ** - Budget Estimates, Conversion rate used as per slide 52, Update for 2017-18 to be expected in 2019 Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala, Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/Population in million
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NSDP of Kerala at current prices NSDP per capita of Kerala at current prices
CAGR (In Rs) 11.23%
90.00 6 2500 CAGR (In Rs) 10.69% 180,000
80.00
160,000
5 2400
70.00
5.58 140,000
83.24 2300
2425
60.00 5.04 4
120,000
76.98
75.33
162718
4.61
50.00 68.97 2200 68.41
68.21 100,000
4.17 147552
3 135537 40.00 3.71
2100 2254 80,000
123388 2216
30.00 3.28 2 110314
60,000
97912 2000 20.00
1 40,000 2042 1900 2039 10.00 2026 20,000
0.00 0 1800 0
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
US$ billion Rs trillion US$ Rs
. At current prices, Kerala’s NSDP was about Rs 5.58 trillion . Kerala’s per capita NSDP was Rs 162,717.91 (US$ 2,425.37) (US$ 83.24 billion) in 2016-17. in 2016-17 compared to Rs 2,041.9 (US$ 2041.9) during 2011- . NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 11.23 per cent between 12. 2011-12 and 2016-17. . Per capita NSDP of the state grew a CAGR of 10.69 per cent between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
Note: Conversion rate used as per slide 52, Update for 2017-18 to be expected in 2019 Source: “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala,
11 KERALA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
. In 2016-17, the tertiary sector contributed 56.13 per cent to the VisakhapatnamGSDP composition port traffic by (million sector tonnes) state’s GSDP at current prices, followed by the secondary sector contributing 20.85 per cent and primary sector contributing 11.87 per 100% cent. 53.08% CAGR 56.13% . The tertiary sector grew at a CAGR of 12.38 per cent between 2011- 90% 12 and 2016-17. Growth was driven by storage, transport, financial 80% and real estate segments.
. The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 6.94 per cent, 70% between 2011-12 and 2016-17. Growth was led by manufacturing, 12.38% 60% construction, electricity, gas & water supply.
. The primary sector expanded at an average rate of 7.46 per cent 50% between 2011-12 and 2016-17, mainly supported by growth across 40% 25.26% agriculture and mining & quarrying segments. 20.85% 30% 6.94%
20%
10% 14.04% 7.46% 11.87%
0% 2011-12 2016-17
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary sector
Note: Update for 2017-18 to be expected in 2019 Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala Economic Survey
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. According to DIPP, during April 2000 to June 2018, FDI inflows into VisakhapatnamFDI* equity port inflows traffic (US$ (million billion tonnes)) the state* reached US$ 1.97 billion. 2.50 . The state government has sanctioned investments of US$ 100 million, US$ 156 million & US$ 8.3 million for the Vizhinjam International Seaport project, Kochi Metro Rail Project & for land 1.97 2.00 acquisition for Kozhikode & Thiruvananthapuram international 0.01 airports respectively. 0.21 . In January 2018, the Chief Minister of Kerala proposed a chamber of 1.50 commerce using which expatriate businessmen will be able to invest funds into profitable and job-generating mercantile ventures in 0.45 0.09 Kerala. 1.00 0.23 . As of September 2018, South Korean Government has shown 0.07 0.07 interest in investing in Kerala considering state’s inclination towards electronic hardware manufacturing, knowledge industry, basic 0.50 0.37 infrastructure development, port development and shipbuilding. 0.47
. In 2018^, three investment intentions under IEMs worth Rs 154 crore 0.00
(US$ 21.94 million) have been proposed in the state.
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
FY19**
FY01-FY11 FY01-FY19**
Annual FDI inflow
Note: * - Including Lakshadweep, ^ - Up to October 2018, Conversion rate: US$ = Rs 70.18, ** - Upto June 2018, IEM - Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum, FDI update is expected to be out in 2019 Source: DIPP - Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Government of Kerala,
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Export Trend (US$ billion) Composition of Major Item Exported from Kerala (2017-18)
8.00 20.77%
7.00 7.31 40.95%
1.49% 6.00 1.55% 1.72% 5.00 5.14 4.89 6.18% 4.00 4.36 4.16 6.75% 3.00 7.31% 13.27% 2.00
1.00
0.00 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19*
. Total merchandise exports from the state stood at US$ 7.31 billion during 2017-18. During 2018-19*, the exports stood at US$ 5.14 billion.
. Major items exported from the state of Kerala are gold and other precious metal jewellery, marine products, spices, petroleum products etc.
. During 2017-18, exports of gold and other precious metal jewelry, the most exported items from Kerala, stood at US$ 2,992.93 million which was 40.95 per cent of the total exports. Note: RMG – Ready Made Garments, * - Upto September 2018 Source: Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)
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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS
Roads in Kerala Expenditure on road works under PMGSY in Kerala (US$ million) Road type Road length (km) 30.00 25.00 25.57 20.00 24.10 National highways** 1,781.6 21.57 21.52 15.00 14.04 10.00 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 Road work completion under PMGSY transport services. Year Road works (No) . To improve efficiency of transportation to Kannur International Airport, the state government has decided to convert six roads into four-lane 2014-15 118 highways. The preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is 2015-16 155 currently underway.
. As of December 2018, the state has 434 eligible habitations out of 2016-17 126 which 404 are cleared and 394 are further connected under 2017-18 60 PMGSY. 2018-19* 26 . As of June 2018, 26 road project works have been completed in the state under PMGSY.
Note: PMGSY – Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, * - Upto June 2018, ^ - Upto December 2018, ** - Last update – December 2018 Source: Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.; Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of Kerala, State budget 2018-19, 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 Budget 2018-19, approval for 42 new ROB has been obtained from Railway Ministry. Construction will begin from 2018- 19.
. As of August 2018, 25 km Metro Rail Project is under construction in Kochi with sanctioned cost of Rs 5,181.79 crore (US$ 804 million) to be completed in December 2019. .
Source: Maps of India
Note: Conversion rate: US$ = Rs 64.45 Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2014-15, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, Government of Kerala, State Budget
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Passenger handled at the airport
Airports 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19*
Cochin 7,749,901 8,955,441 10,172,839 6,490,120
Thiruvananthapuram 3,470,788 3,881,509 4,393,469 2,851,916
Aircraft movement at the airport
Airports 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19*
Cochin 56,180 61,688 68,772 45,552
Thiruvananthapuram 26,001 29,117 33,738 23,203
Freight handled at the airport (MT)
Airports 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19*
Cochin 79,233 81,485 76,274 45,307
Thiruvananthapuram 35,570 28,450 28,715 16,061
. 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 2018-19* stood at 6,490,120 from Cochin airport and 2,851,916 from Thiruvananthapuram airport.
Note: * - Upto November 2018 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
25.0
Kozhikode
20.0
29.14
15.0
25.00 21.18
10.0 22.09
21.60
20.90 20.10
19.80 Vizhinjam
17.90
17.40 15.20 5.0 15.80 0.0 Valiyathura Vadakara
Ponnani
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19* 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 21.18 million tonnes Azhikkal during 2018 – 19* Kasaragode . Traffic handled by minor ports in the state during 2016-17 stood at 131,000 tonnes.
Note: * - Up to November 2018 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
6,000.0
5,000.0
Thermal Power
4,000.0 36.52%
5,083.27
5,074.72 48.23%
4,998.94
Nuclear Power
3,000.0
4,172.00
4,106.00
3,892.00
3,856.40
3,827.70
3,718.80 3,553.70 2,000.0 3,514.00 Renewable Energy
1,000.0 8.12% Hydro Power
0.0 7.12%
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19*
. Kerala is among the prominent Indian states to have achieved 100 per cent rural electrification.
. As of September 2018, the state had a total installed power generation capacity of 5,083.27 MW, of which 2,170.48 MW was accounted for by state utilities, 1,914.80 MW by central utilities and 997.99 MW under private sector.
. Thermal power contributed 2,451.76 MW (48.23 per cent) to total installed power generation capacity, hydropower contributed 1,856.50 MW (36.52 per cent), nuclear power 362.00 MW (7.12 per cent), and renewable power 413.01 MW (8.12 per cent).
Note: * - As of November 2018 Source: State Budget 2016-17, Central Electricity Authority
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Telecom Infrastructure (As of September 2018) Performance status of Bharat Net Project (As of July 2018)
Wireless subscribers 43,317,159 No. of GPs in Phase-I* 977
Wire-line subscribers 1,915.339 Cables laid (km) 830
Tele density (in%) 124.78 GPs for which cable laid 1,129
Internet subscribers (million) 22.58 No. of GPs (service ready) 1,129
. As of September 2018, Kerala had an overall tele-density of 124.78 per cent.
. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), as of September 2018, Kerala had 43.32 million wireless subscribers and 1.92 million wire-line subscribers.
. By the end of September 2018, 9.64 million subscribers had submitted requests for mobile number portability in Kerala.
. As of September 2018, Kerala has 22.58 million internet subscribers.
Note: * - As of April 2018 Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, 2As of March 2016, Ministry Of Communications And Information Technology, GP - Gram Panchayat
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List of cities in Kerala covered under AMRUT Cumulative expenditure (US$ Projects & Programmes million)* Cities Area (sq. km) Urban Transport Improvement Kochi 94.88 22.15 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 April 2018, Rs 2,359.38 crore (US$ 366.08 million) has been allocated to Kerala under the scheme.
. 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.
Note*- as on August 31 2017 Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, State Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, Business Standard
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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 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^ 12,981 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 Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher in 3 phases with 20,000 class rooms being completed before the end 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
Share of total 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
P: Provisional, ^ - 2017 Source: State Budget 2017-18, Converted 1US$ = Rs 64.74, Economic Review of Kerala, Economic Survey 2016-17
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Health infrastructure (as of December 2018) Health indicators (2017)
(1) Primary health centres 957 Birth rate 14.3
Death rate(1) 7.6 Sub-centres 5,866 Infant mortality rate(2) 10
Community health centres 234 Life expectancy at birth (years) (2014-15)
District hospitals 59 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.
. 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 2018, the state had 234 community health centres, 957 primary health centres and 5,866 sub-centres.
Note: (1)Per thousand persons, (2)Per thousand live births Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2017, State Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, NHRM, Sample Registration System (SRS)
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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 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
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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 KSITI, Kollam MM Tech Towers, Alwaye 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
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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 – 2017-18 (‘000 MT) country. Kerala is the leader in rubber production in the country. Total food Spice* 143.53 139.9 State accounted for about 65.94 per cent share in the total natural grains.^^ rubber production in 2016-17. Natural Rubber production in Kerala Fruits* 2,493.90 Rice** 418.7 stood at 540.4 thousand MT during 2016-17. Plantation* 5,343.40 Pulses# 501.5 . Kerala can be termed as the land of spices, considering the large 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 Grapes^ 15.50 Vegetables* 2,010.78 production. Apart from pepper, other spices produced in the state include ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, tamarind, etc. During 2018- Pepper^ 30.47 Cocoa^ 7.15 19^^, spices export from the state stood at US$ 215.38 million.
. As per the Budget 2018-19, government has allocated funds worth Exports of Spices from the state (US$ million) US$ 1.70 million for cultivation of pepper in the state. 700 . During Apr-Oct 2018(E), tea production in Kerala stood at 36.89 600 million kg. Tea exports from the stood at US$ 52.36 million during 581.64 2018-19^^. 500 534.36 501.11 400 300 327.91 200 215.38 100
0
201-16
2014-15 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19^^ Note: * - 1st Advance Estimates, * *- 2nd Advance Estimates, ^ - production 2016-17, P – Provisional, E – Estimated, ^^ - Upto September 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.
Source: Kerala IT Policy 2012, Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15, State Annual Plan, sezindia.nic.in, State budget 2017-18, Business Standard, Update is expected in Economic Survey 2018-19
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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
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Foreign tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million) Domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million)
1.2 16.0 14.0 1.0 1.09 14.67 1.04 0.98 12.0 13.17 0.8 0.92 12.47 0.86 11.70 10.0 10.86 0.79 10.08 0.6 0.73 8.0 9.38 0.4 6.0 4.0 0.2 2.0 0.0 0.0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017(P) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (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.
. Under State Budget 2018-19, US$ 6.18 million is allocated for various tourism institutions and Muziris Heritage Project and the Thalassery, Alappuzha spice route are being implemented.
. Under the State Budget 2018-19, US$ 12.67 million is allocated for Tourism marketing and US$ 4.05 million for Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, Kerala Tourism Infrastructure Ltd, Bekal Resort Development Corporation, District Tourism Promotion Councils etc. . During 2017 (P), 14.67 million domestic tourists and 1.09 million foreign tourists arrived in Kerala.
Note: P – Provisional, Tourist update is expected in 2019 Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2014-15, 2016-17, State Budget 2016-17, 2017-18
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. 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
600
traditional sector. 727.51
500 726.01
708.65 693.21 400 679.74 . The state government has allocated US$ 92.68 million for fisheries 608.72 300 549.10 sector and coastal area development under annual budget 2018-19. 200 . The budget includes schemes such as conservation & management 100 of fish resources, motorisation of traditional fishing crafts & insurance 0
coverage to fishing implements, integrated fisheries development, (P)
inland fish production, fishing harbours, modernisation of fish
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 markets & value addition, etc.
. In April 2018, Fish Farmers Development Agency for Aquaculture Exports of marine products (US$ million) Development in Kerala will be implementing umbrella project ‘Development of Inland Fisheries’ worth Rs 69.90 core (US$ 1.08 1200 million) launched by Fisheries Department . 1000 800 969.75 . During 2018-19*, exports of marine products from the state stood at 862.28 US$ 453.89 million. 600 720.11 400 395.96 453.89 200 0
Note: * - Upto September 2018, P - Provisional
Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2015-16, 2016, Department of Animal Husbandry,
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Dairying and Fisheries, Annual Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, Directorate General of Commercial 2018-19* Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)
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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.
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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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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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, Permission for land use The state’s single-window facility clears 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 Ministry of Environment and Forests obtain all approvals necessary for the investment proposals within the specified time No-objection certificate and consent under Kerala State Pollution Control Board frame. 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
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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
. 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
. To promote Kerala as a prime destination for industrial investments with environmental protection. Kerala Industrial & Commercial Policy . Revamp Kerala into an entrepreneurial state by encouraging private investment in all sectors, particularly agro Amended 2015 processing, services and commerce, and new emerging sectors. Read more
. 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 2015 sensing, satellite imagery, etc., and a database is to be made. 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
. 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
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Objectives
. To create an environment for investment. Kerala Tourism Policy . To market Kerala as a visible global brand in domestic and international markets. 2012 . To ensure quality visitor experience. 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
Kerala IT Policy 2012 . To plan, develop and market the state as the most preferred IT/ITeS investment/business destination in India.
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
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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 2018
Wireless subscribers (No) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of September 2018
Internet subscribers (Mn) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of September 2018
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 of Industrial Policy & Promotion, From April 2000 to June 2018
Operational PPP projects (No) DEA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Notified SEZs (No) SEZ India, as of July 2018
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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
2008–09 45.91 2008 43.42
2009–10 47.42 2009 48.35 2010–11 45.58 2010 45.74 2011–12 47.95 2011 46.67 2012–13 54.45
2013–14 60.50 2012 53.49
2014-15 61.15 2013 58.63
2015-16 65.46 2014 61.03 2016-17 67.09 2015 64.15 2017-18 64.45 2016 67.21 Q1 2018-19 67.04
Q2 2018-19 70.18 2017 65.12
Source: Reserve Bank of India, Average for the year
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