Emerging Kerala

Kerala to Commission 'CyberDome' to Fight Online Crimes

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 16, 2015

In view of emerging challenges in the cyber world and spiralling internet crime rate, Kerala police is getting ready to launch a CyberDome, a high tech centre for cyber security and innovations, in Thiruvananthapuram next month.

'Kerala emerging as most investor friendly state in India'

South | Press Trust of India | Friday November 30, 2012

Kerala is rapidly emerging as one of the most preferred destinations of economic activity in India and ranked as one of the most investor friendly states, Minister for Public Works V K Ebrahim Kunju said in London.

Kerala readies to launch seaplane services in January

Thiruvananthapuram News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 21, 2012

The first success of the recently-concluded 'Emerging Kerala' investors' meet could be the seaplane project to be operationalised in seven tourist destinations in the state in January, says Tourism Minister AP Anilkumar.

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

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 14, 2012

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.

Kerala can become vibrant R&D hub for different sectors: Experts

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 13, 2012

Kerala has the potential to become a research and development (R&D) hub for various sectors with its scientific talent pool and the presence of several institutes, said panelists at the 'Emerging Kerala-2012-Global Connect' conference in Kochi on Thursday.

Non-Resident Keralites backbone of state economy: PM

South | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 12, 2012

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'

South | Press Trust of India | Monday September 10, 2012

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.

Project clearances would not be bypassed to woo investors: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy

South | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 9, 2012

Promising speedy clearance of various projects that come up at the three-day 'Emerging Kerala' meet, to be inaugurated here by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on September 12, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said this does not mean that clearances would be bypassed to woo investors.

Shutdowns the bane of Kerala: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy

Thiruvananthapuram News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 7, 2012

Chandy, in an interaction with editors and senior journalists in the capital city ahead of "Emerging Kerala," an event meant to showcase how investor-friendly the state has become, underlined the need for greater political consensus on the need to prevent frequent shutdowns.

Opposition wants 'Emerging Kerala' event cancelled

South | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 5, 2012

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.'

25-member British team at Kerala investors' meet

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 29, 2012

British High Commissioner to India Sir James Bevan will lead a 25-member delegation from the UK in the two-day 'Emerging Kerala' investors' meet, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Kochi Sep 12. Bevan will deliver a lecture on Sep 12 at the 'UK Country Session'.

Emerging Kerala investment meet to see 51 nations taking part

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 31, 2012

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

Thiruvananthapuram News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 24, 2012

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 to lease out land to private IT developers

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 13, 2012

A departure from developer of information technology (IT) infrastructure to lessor model and focus on spreading e-governance activities across the state are going to be the major feature of Kerala government's proposed IT policy to be announced soon, said a top government official.

Kerala looking for private investment in mega projects

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday August 13, 2012

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.

'Emerging Kerala' road show in Chennai on August 13

South | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 11, 2012

Kerala will unveil its reform agenda and drive for investments to business leaders and industry captains in Chennai on August 13 in the run up to its global investor meet 'Emerging Kerala' campaign next month.

Kerala to sign contract with Qatar energy body

South | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 31, 2012

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.

Labour unrest a thing of the past in Kerala: Oommen Chandy

South | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 21, 2012

Seeking to woo business leaders, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Friday dispelled notions of labour unrest in his state, saying it is a thing of the past as reflected in tremendous response for "Emerging Kerala" road shows where 1,200 investors have registered so far.

Kerala Road show in Bangalore to attract IT investors

South | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 18, 2012

Kerala, which is aggressively campaigning to lure investments, will hold a road show in Bangalore on July 20 with a focus on IT sector investments as part of its upcoming 'Emerging Kerala-2012 Global Connect' slated for September.

Prime Minister to inaugurate Emerging Kerala summit

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 16, 2012

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

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 18, 2012

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

South | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 23, 2012

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 has a lot to offer, Chandy tells business leaders

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 15, 2012

Seeking to woo business leaders, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Tuesday said his state has the right ingredients to invest and nurture business, and underlined factors such as skilled manpower, low employee attrition rate and a large consumer market in support of his contention. Chandy was addressing a gathering here of top business and cor...

Chandy to launch global investor summit roadshow

South | Press Trust of India | Monday May 14, 2012

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will kick-off the second leg of the domestic roadshow for the forthcoming global investor summit 'Emerging Kerala Global Connect' in the financial capital tomorrow.

Kerala seeks investment for sustainable growth: Chandy

South | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 22, 2012

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

Kerala expecting huge overseas investment: Chandy

Thiruvananthapuram News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday April 21, 2012

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

South | Press Trust of India | Friday April 20, 2012

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.

Singapore, Kerala to enhance Information Technology cooperation

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 13, 2012

The state government is all set to intensify and strengthen the cooperation in the Information Technology (IT) sector with Singapore following a visit by Group of Technology Companies (GTech), an official said on Thursday. GTech, the strategic group of IT companies in Kerala, has taken the initiative to establish global linkages for the IT Industry...