FORT IN KASARGOD,

KERALA GOD’S OWN COUNTRY

For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org December 2019 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 .

Cargo Traffic in Cochin . The cargo traffic handled by Cochin port was 22.12 million tonnes during 2019–20* Port

Note: * - Up to November 2019 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 on the east. The state has a 580 km Male population (million) 16.02 long coastline.

. 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 . , , , , , , , and are some of the key cities in the Literacy rate (%) 93.91 state.

Source: Kerala at a glance, Economic Review of Kerala,2014-15, website, Census 2011, Central Statistics Office

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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. 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 (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 5096.89 364,960.14 states’ GSDP (As on November 2019)

GSDP growth rate (%) 11.42 11.3 Wireless subscribers (million) 44.87 1173.75 (September 2019) Per capita GSDP (US$) 3,089.23 2,015.53 Internet subscribers (million) 25.34 665.31 Social Indicators (No) (as of June 2019)

Parameter Kerala India National highway length (km) 1,782 132499

Literacy rate (%) 93.91 74.04 Major and minor ports (No) 1+17 12+200 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

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP

GSDP of Kerala at current prices Per Capita GSDP of Kerala at current prices

120.00 CAGR 11.59% 8 3,500 CAGR (In Rs) 10.62% 250000 7 3,000 100.00 200000 6 2,500

80.00 6.87 5 3,089 106.56 150000

6.16 2,000

91.87 2,677

60.00 5.62 4

2,514

85.85

2,502

199,101

83.82 5.13

1,500 2,318

2,281

2,255

76.87

75.92 75.72 4.65 100000

3 179,580 164,554 40.00 4.12

1,000 150,824 3.64 2 137,515 50000

20.00 1 500 122,471 108,666

0.00 0 0 0

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

2016-17P

2016-17P

2017-18Q 2017-18Q

US$ billion Rs trillion US$ Rs

. At current prices, Kerala’s GSDP was about Rs 8.76 trillion (US$ 125.27 billion) in 2019-20 . The state’s per capita GSDP^ stood at Rs 199,101 (US$ 3,089) . The state’s GSDP recorded a CAGR of 11.59 per cent during 2017-18 as compared to Rs 108,666 (US$ 2,318) during between 2011-12 and 2019-20. 2011-12. . The GSDP of Kerala for 2017-18* is estimated at Rs 6.86 . Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.73 per cent trillion (US$ 106.52 billion). For the year 2019-20, it is between 2011-12 and. 2017-18 estimated at Rs 8.76 trillion (US$ 125.27 billion).

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

CAGR (In Rs) 11.17% 120.00 7 3000 CAGR (In Rs) 10.63% 200,000 180,000 100.00 6 2500 160,000

5 2785

80.00 6.19 2000 140,000

5.56 2414 179523 120,000

96.08 4

5.06 2263

60.00 2216 161981

4.61 1500 100,000

82.87

2042 2039

3 2026

148133

77.29 4.17

75.33 80,000

135537

3.71

68.97 68.41

40.00 68.21 1000 123388

3.28 2 60,000 110314 20.00 1 500 97912 40,000 20,000

0.00 0 0 0

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

2012-13 2011-12 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

2016-17P

2017-18Q

2016-17P 2017-18Q

US$ billion Rs trillion US$ Rs

. At current prices, Kerala’s NSDP was about Rs 6.19 trillion . Kerala’s per capita NSDP was Rs 179,523 (US$ 2,785) in (US$ 96.08 billion) in 2017-18Q. 2017-18Q compared to Rs 97912 (US$ 2042) during 2011-12. . NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 11.17 per cent between . Per capita NSDP of the state grew a CAGR of 10.63 per cent 2011-12 and 2017-18Q. between 2011-12 and 2017-18Q.

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,

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. In 2017-18, the tertiary sector contributed 62.56 per cent to the VisakhapatnamGSVA composition port traffic by (million sector tonnes) state’s GSVA at current prices, followed by the secondary sector contributing 24.24 per cent and primary sector contributing 13.20 per 100% cent. 57.46% CAGR 62.56% . The tertiary sector grew at a CAGR of 12.02 per cent between 2011- 90% 12 and 2017-18Q. Growth was driven by storage, transport, financial 80% and real estate segments.

. The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 8.25 per cent, 70% between 2011-12 and 2017-18Q. Growth was led by manufacturing, 12.02% 60% construction, electricity, gas & water supply.

. The primary sector expanded at an average rate of 7.88 per cent 50% between 2011-12 and 2017-18Q, mainly supported by growth across 40% 27.35% agriculture and mining & quarrying segments. 24.24% 30% 8.25%

20%

15.20% 10% 7.88% 13.20%

0% 2011-12 2017-18Q

Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary sector

Note: P ‐ Provisional Estimate‐ Q‐ Quick Estimate Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala Economic Survey

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. According to DPIIT, during April 2000 to June 2019, FDI inflows into VisakhapatnamFDI* equity port inflows traffic (US$ (million billion) tonnes) the state* reached US$ 2.24 billion. 2.50 . The state government has sanctioned investments of US$ 100 0.04 million, US$ 156 million & US$ 8.3 million for the Vizhinjam 2.20

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 . As of September 2018, South Korean Government has shown 0.09 interest in investing in Kerala considering state’s inclination towards 1.00 electronic hardware manufacturing, knowledge industry, basic 0.07 0.23 infrastructure development, port development and shipbuilding. 0.07 0.50 . In 2019 (up to October 2019), five investment intentions under IEMs 0.37 worth Rs 129 crore (US$ 18.46 million) have been proposed in the 0.47 state.

0.00

FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20

FY01-FY11 FY01-FY19

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 15.02%

1.15% 10.00 1.07% 9.77 1.38% 2.53% 8.00 66.09% 4.10% 7.31 2.00% 6.00 6.65%

4.89 5.09 4.00 4.16 4.36

2.00

0.00 2014-15 2015-16 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$ 5.09 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$ 3,365.59 million which was 66.09 per cent of the total exports. Note: RMG – Ready Made Garments, *- Till September 2019 Source: Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS

Expenditure on road works under PMGSY in Kerala (US$ million) (up to Dec 2019) Road type Road length (km) 30.00 25.00 25.57 National highways (Up to March 20.00 24.10 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 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

. As of December 2018, the state has 434 eligible habitations out of 2017-18 60 which 404 are cleared and 394 are further connected under PMGSY. 2018-19 (June 26 . As of June 2018, 26 road project works have been completed in the 2018) state under PMGSY.

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, -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 (April-October 2019) Cochin 61,688 68,772 71,057 41,155

Thiruvananthapuram 29,117 33,738 33,093 16,697

Passenger handled at the airport

2019-20 Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 (April-October 2019) Cochin 8,955,441 10,172,839 10,119,825 59,90,752

Thiruvananthapuram 3,881,509 4,393,469 4,434,459 23,34,398

Freight handled at the airport (MT)

2019-20 Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 (April-October 2019) Cochin 81,485 76,274 70,199 47,162

Thiruvananthapuram 28,450 28,715 25,167 16,802

. 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 (April-October 2019) stood at 5.9 million from Cochin airport and 2.33 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) (up to April 2019) Major ports Cochin

35.0 30.0 Intermediate ports Alappuzha 25.0 Kozhikode

20.0 32.02

15.0 29.14

25.00 22.12

10.0 22.09

21.60

20.90 20.10

19.80 Vizhinjam 17.90

5.0 17.40 0.0 Valiyathura Vadakara

Ponnani

2013-14 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20* Thankasserry Manakkodam . Kerala has 18 ports, of which, Cochin is the major one. Furthermore, Minor ports Munambam there are three intermediate and 14 minor ports. . 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 22.12 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 November 2019 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

5,000.0 Thermal Power

4,000.0 36.42%

5,096.89 5,083.37 5,074.72 48.10% 4,998.94 Nuclear Power

3,000.0

4,172.00

4,106.00 3,892.00 2,000.0 Renewable Energy

1,000.0 8.37% Hydro Power

0.0 7.10%

2013-14 2014-15 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 November 2019, the state had a total installed power generation capacity of 5,096.89 MW, of which 2,189.36 MW was accounted for by state utilities, 1,914.80 MW by central utilities and 992.73 MW under private sector.

. Thermal power contributed 2451.76 MW (48.23 per cent) to total installed power generation capacity, hydropower contributed 1856.50 MW (36.52 per cent), nuclear power 362.00 MW (7.12 per cent), and renewable power 426.63 MW (8.13 per cent).

Note: *- Till November 2019 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 September 2019) 2018)

Wireless subscribers 44,887,836 No. of GPs in Phase-I (as of April 2018) 977

Wire-line subscribers 1,825,964 Cables laid (km) 830

Tele density (in%) 128.25 GPs for which cable laid 1,129

Internet subscribers (million) (As of June No. of GPs (service ready) (as of Nov 25.34 1,129 2019) 2019)

. As of June 2019, Kerala had an overall tele-density of 128.25 per cent.

. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), as of September 2019, Kerala had 44.88 million wireless subscribers and 1.82 million wire-line subscribers.

. By the end of September 2019, 11.33 million subscribers had submitted requests for mobile number portability in Kerala.

. As of June 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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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 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 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 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 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 . Under the State Budget 2019-20, government proposed Rs 927 crore (US$ 132.63 million) towards the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Share of total Nature of schools Student strength Rs 529 crore (US$ 75.6 million) for the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. 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

Death rate(1) 7.6 Sub-centres 5,868 Infant mortality rate(2) 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, 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 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 ; a multi-product SEZ at Kochi; two port-based SEZs at and Puthuvypeen at Special Economic Zones Kochi; a food processing SEZ near Calicut; a pulp and paper SEZ at ; 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 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, 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 , 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 – 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. 600 581.64 . During April-June 2019, tea production in Kerala stood at 21.30 500 534.36 501.11 million kg. Tea exports from the stood at US$ 58.64 million during 400 2019-20 (till Sept 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

201-16

2014-15 2016-17 2017-18 2019-20 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, 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 .

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 18.0 16.0 1.0 1.09 1.09 1.04 14.0 15.61 0.98 14.67 0.8 0.92 12.0 0.86 12.47 13.17 0.79 10.0 11.70 0.73 10.86 0.6 8.0 9.38 10.08 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 , , Marari, Bekal and Kannur; backwaters of , Alappuzha, Kollam, Kochi and Kozhikode; and hill stations of , , Wayanad and Wagamon. Kerala has a number of well-known wildlife reserves, including the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the , the Thattekkad Sanctuary and the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. The State Tourism Department is developing eco-friendly, rural tourism packages in Kumarakom, Wayanad, Kovalam and 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

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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 sector and coastal area development under annual budget 2018-19. 300 549.10 200 . Kerala’s share in the national marine fish production is around 13 per 100 cent. 0

. The budget includes schemes such as conservation & management (P)

2015-16 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2016-17 2017-18 of fish resources, motorisation of traditional fishing crafts & insurance 2011-12 coverage to fishing implements, integrated fisheries development, inland fish production, fishing harbours, modernisation of fish Exports of marine products (US$ million) (up to Sep 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 . 600 720.11 400 395.96 453.89 . During 2019-20 (till Sept 2019), exports of marine products from the 200 338.86 state stood at US$ 338.86 million. 0

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2015-16, 2016, Department of Animal Husbandry,

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 Dairying and Fisheries, Annual Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, Directorate General of Commercial 2014-15 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 ().

. KINFRA’s four upcoming projects include a marine park in Beypore, a technology park in , 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

. 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 & KeralaCommercial IT Policy Policy 2017 . RevampTo plan, developKerala intoand anmarketentrepreneurialthe state as statethe mostby encouragingpreferred IT/ITeSprivateinvestment/businessinvestment in all sectors,destinationparticularlyin India. agro 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

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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 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 2006 45.33

2005–06 44.28 2007 41.29

2006–07 45.29 2008 43.42 2007–08 40.24 2009 48.35 2008–09 45.91 2010 45.74 2009–10 47.42 2011 46.67 2010–11 45.58 2012 53.49 2011–12 47.95 2013 58.63 2012–13 54.45 2014 61.03 2013–14 60.50 2015 64.15 2014-15 61.15 2016 67.21 2015-16 65.46

2016-17 67.09 2017 65.12

2017-18 64.45 2018 68.36

2018-19 68.89 2019 69.89

Source: Reserve Bank of India, Average for the year

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