Emerging Kerala

• Air Kerala will start with flights to Middle East: Oommen Chandy

  Air Kerala, the state government's proposed airline, would start operations with five leased aircraft flying to the Middle East, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said in Kochi on Friday.

• Non-Resident Keralites backbone of state economy: PM

  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday described non-resident Keralites (NRKs) as the backbone of the state's economy.

• Forum keen to fund projects in 'Emerging Kerala'

  The Indian Forum for Interest Free Banking, Jeddah, said on Monday that it was keen to fund some projects being showcased in the three-day 'Emerging Kerala' meet beginning in Kochi on September 12.

• Opposition wants 'Emerging Kerala' event cancelled

  Kerala Opposition Leader VS Achuthanandan on Wednesday demanded that the 'Emerging Kerala' meet, the ambitious project of the state government to attract investment in various sectors, be cancelled as the proposals were 'anti-people and disgraceful.'

• Emerging Kerala investment meet to see 51 nations taking part

  Some 51 countries have confirmed their participation in the "Emerging Kerala 2012" investment meet to be held here Sep 12-14, officials said. Alkesh Kumar Sharma, managing director of Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC), said the response has been tremendous.

• Prime Minister to inaugurate 'Emerging Kerala' meet on September 12

  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the 'Emerging Kerala' global investor meet at Kochi on September 12, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

• Kerala looking for private investment in mega projects

  With several mega infrastructure projects being planned in the state, Kerala is now looking at active private sector participation in them, said PK Kunhalikutty, Minister for Industries and Information Technology (IT), here on Monday.

• Kerala to sign contract with Qatar energy body

  Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) are mulling signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for exploring business prospects, according to reports.

• Prime Minister to inaugurate Emerging Kerala summit

  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate 'Emerging Kerala 2012', the flagship global connect programme of the state government to be held at Kochi from Sep 12 to 14, officials on Monday said. The event will be attended by many national and international luminaries.

• Australia wants to partner Kerala in agro-based services

  Australia on Monday welcomed the Kerala government's 'Emerging Kerala' 2012 Global Connect initiative and expressed its desire to partner the state in agri and agro-based services and other sectors. This was disclosed at a high-level meeting where an Australian diplomatic delegation led by High Commissioner Peter N. Varghese called on Chief Ministe...

• Britain interested in Kerala's infrastructure projects

  In a boost to Kerala's investment promotion campaign 'Emerging Kerala', Britain has shown interest in some big projects in IT, healthcare, infrastructure and education sectors of the state, and has promised to share the project profiles with major companies in the UK.

• Kerala seeks investment for sustainable growth: Chandy

  Hard selling Kerala, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has invited global investors to explore various opportunities in the state.

• Kerala expecting huge overseas investment: Chandy

  The Kerala government is expecting huge overseas investments in about 60 sectors including infrastructure, technology, education and healthcare, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said on Friday. He was accompanied by his cabinet colleagues like Industries Minister PK Kunhalikutty and officials at the meetings.

• 'Emerging Kerala' aims at making state a favourite business destination

  With a view of Promoting Kerala as a business destination, the Chief Minister of the state Oommen Chandy and his senior ministerial colleagues and officials will meet business leaders and diplomats in New Delhi today.