A year after the landmark Invest Kerala Global Summit, the Kerala government has announced that projects worth ₹54,908.22 crore have moved into the implementation phase, marking significant progress in translating investment commitments into on-ground activity.
The summit, held on February 21 last year, attracted expressions of interest (EoIs) worth ₹1,81,209 crore from 449 investors. According to Industries Minister P. Rajeeve, over 40% of these proposals have now progressed, supported by the availability of ready land and streamlined clearances.Of the total proposals received, 115 projects have either commenced construction or begun operations, generating an estimated 66,073 employment opportunities. The government had identified 22 priority sectors during the summit, including tourism, food processing, information technology, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, aiming to diversify Kerala’s industrial base and strengthen its global investment profile.
To ensure timely execution, projects have been categorised based on investment size and assigned to dedicated monitoring agencies. Investments up to ₹100 crore are overseen by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, while larger projects exceeding ₹100 crore are monitored by the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC). The Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra) is also playing a key role in facilitating infrastructure support.The minister said a structured follow-up mechanism has been instituted to track progress, conduct periodic reviews and expedite approvals. A dedicated online portal has been introduced to enhance transparency, enabling real-time tracking of project status and the performance of nodal officers. The platform also allows investors to flag issues directly to relevant departments for quicker resolution.
An advisory panel has been constituted to address bottlenecks that may delay implementation. Additionally, the government has approved 22 policy reforms aimed at improving the investment climate. The formation of a special task force within the Local Self Government (LSG) department and the establishment of investment facilitation cells across all district collectorates have further strengthened the execution framework.Industry observers note that converting investment intent into operational projects remains a key challenge for states competing for capital. Kerala’s focus on systematic monitoring, policy reforms and digital transparency is seen as an effort to build investor confidence and sustain economic momentum.
With projects now moving steadily into the implementation phase, the government aims to accelerate job creation and infrastructure expansion, positioning Kerala as a competitive destination for domestic and global investors.
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Kerala projects worth ₹54,908 crore enter implementation stage
