1. KERALA, on the move Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation

2. Kerala, a Fact file Area - 38,863 Sq. Km. The same. Population – 31.8 million. Growing at the developed world’s pace. Literacy rate – 92%. Still the national benchmark Climate – Moderate tropical. But showing changes as the rest of the world. Language – Malayalam. Ones conversant in English on the rise. Understand Hindi better now.

3. Kerala, unique advantages Comparatively lower salaries and operational costs. Rentals comparatively much lower - Power and water tariffs among the lowest in the country. Human Development Index at par with the West. Strategic location on the trans-national trade corridor. 3 International Airports (Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi. and Kozhikode) and an International Seaport at Kochi. Ranked best in India in terms of PQLI.

4. Kerala, the real picture RankKeralaTNKarnatakaAPMaharashtra Overall247106 Consumer market5610114 Law & Order12389 Education (Primary)169124 Health (primary)13496 Infrastructure378106 Budget & Prosperity568910

5. The Changed KERALA Kerala is on par with the national average with a steady GDP growth rate of 8% for the fiscal year 2006–07. Boosted by the Services Sector. 8%

6. Kerala in comparison to India (Past 10 years)

7. Key Sector Growth TourismInformation TechnologyRetail 6.96%17.94%27.67% Manufacturing 11.77% Annual Growth 2005-06 compared to the previous year.

8. Sony launched their new range of its 'Bravia' LCD televisions in Kerala 10 years ago the state would have seen it first at your home back there.

9. Investment Attractiveness of the State

10. Kerala, the most favourable IT/ITES investment destination – KPMG Technopark and Infopark are successes. Private Parks by Leela, L&T, Muthoot… reflect investor confidence. More projects open for private participation.

11. Tourism employs more than 10 lakh skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers Tourism has helped the State to be more pro- industry. Big names – Taj, Leela, Meridien, Radission… have done well. So have NRK and local entrepreneurs – Kadavu, cgh earth, Somatheeram…

12. 381 beds per lakh population. Country’s lowest infant mortality rate. The rate of growth in the factilites and beds is the best in the country. More specialist institutions and super- specialty ones are on the way.

13. Retail sector contributes a whopping 20.15% of the total GDP. Presence of leading national and international chains and brands Boom in the no. of retail outlets across the state, even in the interior parts. Big opportunity to create retail infrastructure.

14. Major Projects Under Implementation International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), Cochin 2009 LNG Re-gasification Terminal at Cochin 2012

15. Major Projects Under Implementation Natural Gas Pipeline project 2012 Dubai Internet City 2013

16. Technocity, Trivandrum To cater to the huge demand for quality infrastructure in IT/ITES sector a state-of-the-art IT Park is planned in Trivandrum. Area: 500 acres Investment: US$ 350 Mn Located 12 Kms from the International airport Opportunity for developing the project under PPP model Project to be awarded through a bidding process. Project Cost approximately US$ 500 Mn Select Investment Opportunities

17. Life Sciences Park, Trivandrum A state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facility for Biotechnology, Nano technology, Contract Research and other knowledge industries. Location: Trivandrum Total area: 250 acres Around 20 Kms from the International airport Opportunity for developing the project under joint participation. Project Cost approximately US$ 200 Mn Select Investment Opportunities

18. Electronic Hub, Cochin A world class manufacturing and R&D facility for manufacturing, contract manufacturing and fabricating units in the electronic sector. Location: Cochin Total area: 1800 acres Around 20 Kms from the International airport Opportunity for developing the project under PPP model Project Cost approximately US$ 1000 Mn Select Investment Opportunities

19. Print Village, Cochin A Print Village under development Location: 50 Kms from the Cochin port. The Village will have printing, advertising, packaging, training & R&D facilities under one roof Select Investment Opportunities

20. Knowledge City, Malappuram To set up a world class management and soft skill education institution and allied facilities. Location: Malappuram Total area: 250 acres Around 35 Kms from Kozhikode International airport Opportunity for developing the project under joint venture. Project Cost approximately US$ 25 Mn Select Investment Opportunities

21. International Airport, Kannur Location: Kannur, the central district of north Kerala. A sizeable income expected from commercial institutions in the vicinity of airport Estimated air cargo movement of 5000 tons in its first year of operation. Estimated cost of the Project : US $ 37 Mn. Expression of Interest to be invited Select Investment Opportunities

22. Mega Power Project & Azheekal Port Development Coal based 4000 MW power project utilizing imported /indigenous coal. Location: Kasargode Total area: 2000 acres Around 70 Kms from Mangalore port & airport Opportunity for developing the project under PPP model Project Cost approximately US$ 4500 Mn Select Investment Opportunities

23. Your Partner in Kerala Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Email: kerala@ksidc.org Phone: +91 471 231882 www.ksidc.org

24. Plug n’ Play Infrastructure Textile Centre, Nadukani - 126 acres Power Project - 164 acres Industrial Growth Centre - 264 acres Mega Food Park - 398 acres Knowledge Park - 80 acres Industrial Growth Centre - 308 acres WISE Park - 200 acres IT Park - 350 acres Techno-Industrial Park - 72 acres Industrial Growth Centre - 258 acres Koratty - 34 acres Puzhakkalpadam - 40 acres Export Park - 84 acres Kakkanad - 94 acres Hi-tech - 240 acres Rubber Park - 109 acres Spices Park Industrial Growth Centre - 270 acresIndustrial Growth Centre - 270 acres Adoor - 45 acres Kunnanthanam - 36 acres KIAP / IIDC - 93 acres Film & Video Park - 75 acres

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