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KERALAGOD’S OWN COUNTRY

BEKAL FORT IN KASARGOD, KERALA

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

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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

attract tourists from the world over.

Cultural diversity and well

developed tourism sector

As of census 2011, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.91 per cent and sex ratio of 1,084 women for

1,000 men, in India. Male literacy rate in the state stands at 96.10 per cent, highest among all states.

Highest literacy and sex

ratio

Kerala holds second rank in the Investment Climate Index, as per a policy research working paper by the

World Bank for its world-class infrastructure and well-trained human resource pool.

Ranks second in

Investment Climate Index

Kerala has the first international transhipment terminal in India, having a design capacity of around 4 million

TEUs & providing better connectivity between Kerala & other ports in India.

First international

container transhipment

terminal

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

Port

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-

class IT campus in Thiruvananthapuram.

Presence of world class

technology park

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.

Note: * - Up to November 2019

KERALA

INTRODUCTION


Kerala is located along the coastline to the extreme south-west of the

Indian peninsula, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west and the

mountains of the Western Ghats on the east. The state has a 580 km

long coastline.

Malayalam is the most commonly spoken language. Hindi, English

and Tamil are the other languages used.

Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Palakkad,

Thalassery, Ponnani and Manjeri are some of the key cities in the

state.

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.

Source: Maps of India

Parameters Kerala

Capital Thiruvananthapuram

Geographical area (sq km) 38,863

Administrative districts (No) 14

Population density (persons per sq km) 860

Total population (million) 33.41

Male population (million) 16.02

Female population (million) 17.38

Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 1,084

Literacy rate (%) 93.91

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


Advantage

Kerala

ADVANTAGE: KERALA

Leader in tourism

During 2018(P), 15.60 million domestic tourists and 1.09

million foreign tourists arrived in Kerala.

In 2018, Kerala was rewarded as the winner of

International Travel And Tourism Gold Award For Best

In Responsible Tourism.

BBC Travel survey has rated Kerala as the top favourite

tourist destination among foreign travellers.

Policy and

infrastructure support

Kerala has a wide range of fiscal and policy incentives

for businesses under the Industrial and Commercial

Policy and has well-drafted sector-specific policies.

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.

Rich pool of skilled labour

Kerala has a large base of skilled labour, making it an

ideal destination for knowledge-intensive sectors.

The state has the highest literacy rate in the country.

It has a large pool of semi-skilled and unskilled

labourers.

High economic growth

Kerala’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) surged

at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.75 per

cent between 2011-12 and 2018-19.

Kerala is the leader in rubber production; high demand

of rubber has opened up immense opportunities for the

state in the rubber industry.

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).

Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2014-15, Tourism Vision 2030, Kerala Tourism Statistics 2018

Note: * - Revised Estimates, ** - Budget Estimates, Conversion rate used as per slide 52, P – Provisional, Q‐ Quick Estimate


KERALA VISION 2030

Vision

2030

Energy

Education

Health

Transport

Labour

Industry

ForestryAgriculture &

livestock

Green, sustainable and safe

transport.

Provide high quality education at

affordable rates.

Create a global brand name in

education and develop into a

knowledge hub by 2030.

Shift from subsistence farming to

highly knowledge intensive,

competitive farming.

Self sufficiency in supply of fish,

meat, milk and other dairy products

to the local market.

Increase health expenditure to

GSDP ratio from 0.6 per cent in

2012 to 4-5 per cent by 2027−31.

Set up three medical cities by 2030.

Provide health insurance cover to

all.

Increase the share of forestry in

GSDP to 0.5 per cent.

Increase the productivity of forests

through improved management of

resources.

Growth oriented labour welfare policy.

Connecting labour supply with

demand.

Increasing employment opportunities.

Increase the share of manufacturing

to 10 per cent of the GSDP by

2030.

Sustained increase in employment

in manufacturing.

Affordable and clean power to all.

Exploit the full potential of hydro-electric

generation.

100 per cent electrified households with

24*7 availability.

Source: Government of Kerala


KERALA IN FIGURES

Parameter Kerala India

GSDP as a percentage of all

states’ GSDP4.02 100.0

GSDP growth rate (%) 11.42 11.3

Per capita GSDP (US$) 3,089.23 2,015.53

Kerala’s Contribution to Indian Economy (2017-18)


Installed power capacity (MW)

(As on November 2019)5096.89 364,960.14

Wireless subscribers (million)

(September 2019)44.87 1173.75

Internet subscribers (million)

(No) (as of June 2019)25.34 665.31

National highway length (km) 1,782 132499

Major and minor ports (No) 1+17 12+200

Airports (No) 4 129

Physical Infrastructure in Kerala


Literacy rate (%) 93.91 74.04

Birth rate (per 1,000

population)14.3 20.4

Social Indicators


PPP projects operational and

under maintenance (No)33 1824

Exporting SEZs (No) 19 238

Industrial Infrastructure


FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 2.24 436.47

Investments (as of June 2019)

PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System, * - Including Lakshadweep

KERALA

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP

GSDP of Kerala at current prices

At current prices, Kerala’s GSDP was about Rs 8.76 trillion

(US$ 125.27 billion) in 2019-20

The state’s GSDP recorded a CAGR of 11.59 per cent

between 2011-12 and 2019-20.

The GSDP of Kerala for 2017-18* is estimated at Rs 6.86

trillion (US$ 106.52 billion). For the year 2019-20, it is

estimated at Rs 8.76 trillion (US$ 125.27 billion).

Per Capita GSDP of Kerala at current prices

The state’s per capita GSDP^ stood at Rs 199,101 (US$ 3,089)

during 2017-18 as compared to Rs 108,666 (US$ 2,318) during

2011-12.

Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.73 per cent

between 2011-12 and. 2017-18

Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala, Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/Population in million

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP

NSDP of Kerala at current prices

At current prices, Kerala’s NSDP was about Rs 6.19 trillion

(US$ 96.08 billion) in 2017-18Q.

NSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 11.17 per cent between

2011-12 and 2017-18Q.

NSDP per capita of Kerala at current prices

Kerala’s per capita NSDP was Rs 179,523 (US$ 2,785) in

2017-18Q compared to Rs 97912 (US$ 2042) during 2011-12.

Per capita NSDP of the state grew a CAGR of 10.63 per cent

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Source: “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala,

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE

DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA

In 2017-18, the tertiary sector contributed 62.56 per cent to the

state’s GSVA at current prices, followed by the secondary sector

contributing 24.24 per cent and primary sector contributing 13.20 per

cent.

The tertiary sector grew at a CAGR of 12.02 per cent between 2011-

12 and 2017-18Q. Growth was driven by storage, transport, financial

and real estate segments.

The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 8.25 per cent,

between 2011-12 and 2017-18Q. Growth was led by manufacturing,

construction, electricity, gas & water supply.

The primary sector expanded at an average rate of 7.88 per cent

between 2011-12 and 2017-18Q, mainly supported by growth across

agriculture and mining & quarrying segments.

Visakhapatnam port traffic (million tonnes)GSVA composition by sector

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Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Kerala Economic Survey

Note: P ‐ Provisional Estimate‐ Q‐ Quick Estimate


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &

INVESTMENTS

According to DPIIT, during April 2000 to June 2019, FDI inflows into

the state* reached US$ 2.24 billion.

The state government has sanctioned investments of US$ 100

million, US$ 156 million & US$ 8.3 million for the Vizhinjam

International Seaport project, Kochi Metro Rail Project & for land

acquisition for Kozhikode & Thiruvananthapuram international

airports respectively.

In October 2019, state attracted around Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.43

billion) investment from different investors belonging from Dubai.

As of September 2018, South Korean Government has shown

interest in investing in Kerala considering state’s inclination towards

electronic hardware manufacturing, knowledge industry, basic

infrastructure development, port development and shipbuilding.

In 2019 (up to October 2019), five investment intentions under IEMs

worth Rs 129 crore (US$ 18.46 million) have been proposed in the

state.

Visakhapatnam port traffic (million tonnes)FDI* equity inflows (US$ billion)

Note: * - Including Lakshadweep, IEM - Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum

Source: DPIIT - Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of Kerala,

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – KERALA’S EXPORT TRENDS

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.

Source: Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)

Export Trend (US$ billion)

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Note: RMG – Ready Made Garments, *- Till September 2019

KERALA

PHYSICAL

INFRASTRUCTURE


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS

Source: Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.; Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of Kerala, State budget 2019-20, NHAI, omms.nic.in

Road development activities in the state are undertaken under three

broad categories of roads and bridges, road transport and other

transport services.

To improve efficiency of transportation to Kannur International Airport,

the state government has decided to convert six roads into four-lane

highways. The preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is

currently underway.

Under the State Budget 2019-20, government has allocated Rs 1,213

crore (US$ 173.5 million) towards road transport.

As of December 2018, the state has 434 eligible habitations out of

which 404 are cleared and 394 are further connected under PMGSY.

As of June 2018, 26 road project works have been completed in the

state under PMGSY.

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(US$ million) (up to Dec 2019)

Road type Road length (km)

National highways (Up to March

2019)1,782

State highways 4,341.65

Major district roads 27,470.45

Roads in Kerala

Note: PMGSY – Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Year Road works (No)

2014-15 118

2015-16 155

2016-17 126

2017-18 60

2018-19 (June

2018)26

Road work completion under PMGSY


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2018-19, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd, Government of Kerala, State Budget 2019-20

Source: Maps of India

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, Nilambur-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). .


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS

Source: Airports Authority of India, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd.

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.

Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-192019-20

(April-October 2019)

Cochin 61,688 68,772 71,057 41,155

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

Aircraft movement at the airport

Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-192019-20


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

Airports 2016-17 2017-18 2018-192019-20


Cochin 81,485 76,274 70,199 47,162

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

Freight handled at the airport (MT)

Passenger handled at the airport


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – PORTS

Kerala has 18 ports, of which, Cochin is the major one. Furthermore,

there are three intermediate and 14 minor ports.

The development activities of the port are taken care of by the

Department of Ports, Harbour Engineering Department and Harbour

Engineering Department.

The cargo traffic handled by Cochin port was 22.12 million tonnes

during 2019–20*

Traffic handled by minor ports in the state during 2018-19P (up to

Sep 2018) stood at 0.05 million tonnes.

Source: Cochin Port Trust, News articles, Economic Survey 2014-15, India Port Association

Major ports Cochin

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Alappuzha

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER

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).

Source: State Budget 2019-20, Central Electricity Authority

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM

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

Wireless subscribers 44,887,836

Wire-line subscribers 1,825,964

Tele density (in%) 128.25

Internet subscribers (million) (As of June

2019)25.34

No. of GPs in Phase-I (as of April 2018) 977

Cables laid (km) 830

GPs for which cable laid 1,129

No. of GPs (service ready) (as of Nov

2019)1,129

Telecom Infrastructure (As of September 2019) Performance status of Bharat Net Project (As of December

2018)


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – URBAN

DEVELOPMENT

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

Projects & ProgrammesCumulative expenditure (US$

million) (As of Aug 2018)

Urban Transport Improvement 22.15

Solid Waste Management Project 4.23

Water Supply 14.50

Sewage and Sanitation 21.97

Community Development Fund 11.12

Cities Area (sq. km)

Kochi 94.88

Kollam 58.18

Kozhikode 128

Thiruvananthapuram 2,192

Thrissur 101.4

Alappuzha 1,414

Palakkad 1,363

Guruvayur 29.66

Kannur 2,961

List of cities in Kerala covered under AMRUT

KERALA

SOCIAL

INFRASTRUCTURE


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION

Kerala has the highest literacy rate among all states in the country.

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

cent) aided schools & the remaining 453 (15 per cent) unaided

schools.

As per budget 2018-19, 45,000 hi-tech class rooms and IT labs will

be established in 4,775 schools. The digitalisation will be completed

in 3 phases with 20,000 class rooms being completed before the end

of February, 10,000 class rooms in March and remaining 15,000

class rooms in the months of April – May.

In Budget 2018-19 US$ 5.10 million is allocated for ‘Kerala

Infrastructure and Technology for Education’ which is heading the

digitalisation programme.

During 2017-18, Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) in regular teaching mode

in Kerala stood at 15.

Under the State Budget 2019-20, government proposed Rs 927

crore (US$ 132.63 million) towards the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and

Rs 529 crore (US$ 75.6 million) for the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

Source: State Budget 2019-20, Economic Review of Kerala, Economic Survey 2018-19

Schools^ 12,971

Colleges 1,306

Universities 22

Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher

Education36.2

Sub sectors Budget 2018-19 (US$ million)

School education 149.83

Higher education 121.87

Technical education 38.31

Total 3,170.82

Educational infrastructure (2017-18)

Nature of schools

(2017-18P)

Student strength

(in million)

Share of total

student strength

(%)

Government 1.13 30.71

Government-aided 2.14 58.15

Unaided 0.41 11.14

Total 3.68 100.0

Note: P: Provisional


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH

The departments that offer health services in the state & are responsible for development activities are namely, Health Services Department, Medical

Education Department, Ayurveda 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

Birth rate(1)

14.3

Death rate(1)

7.6

Infant mortality rate(2)

10

Primary health centres 958

Sub-centres 5,868

Community health centres 234

District hospitals 61

Sub – District Hospitals 373

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2017, State Budget 2018-19, 2019-20, NHRM, Sample Registration System (SRS)

Health indicators (2017)

Male 71.4

Female 76.3

Life expectancy at birth (years) (2014-15)

Health infrastructure (as of December 2019)

KERALA

INDUSTRIAL

INFRASTRUCTURE


INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/2)

Infrastructure Project description

Technopark

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.

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.

Infopark

The Infopark at Kochi is best suited for ITeS due to its proximity to the submarine optical-cable landings.

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.

Special Economic Zones

Apart from the SEZs in Technopark and Infopark, the other SEZs in Kerala include the KINFRA Electronics Park

SEZ in Kalamassery; a multi-product SEZ at Kochi; two port-based SEZs at Vallarpadam and Puthuvypeen at

Kochi; a food processing SEZ near Calicut; a pulp and paper SEZ at Kottayam; and a non-conventional energy

sources SEZ at Kalamassery.

Source: http://www.technopark.org/, sezindia.nic.in


INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – INDUSTRIAL

CLUSTERS … (2/2)

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


SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (SEZ) … (1/3)

Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India,

Sutherland Global Services

Infopark

Cochin Port Trust, Puthuvypeen

Cochin Port Trust, Vallapadom

KINFRA, Kochi

Unitech Real Estate

Parsavnath Developers

Smart City Infrastructure

Carborundum Universal Limited

MM Tech Towers, Alwaye

Emmar MGF, Alwaye

Electronics

Technology Park

KINFRA

Techno Park SEZ - I

Technopark

Pallipuram

Techno Park SEZ - II

KINFRA, Kakkancherry

KSITI, Pallipuram

KSITI, Purakkad

Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KINFRA)

KSITI, Kasargod

Kerala State

Information

Technology

Infrastructure Limited

(KSITI), Kannur

Hindustan News Print

Limited

KSITI, Kollam


Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ: Special Economic Zone

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 Puthencruz 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



Some of formally approved SEZs in Kerala

Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, SEZ: Special Economic Zone

Name/Developer Location Primary industry

Cochin Port Trust Vallarpadam Port-based

Cochin Port Trust Puthuvypeen, Ernakulam Port-based

KINFRAKazhakoottam,

Thiruvananthapuram Electronics Industries

Smart City (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Kakkanad, Ernakulam IT/ITeS

Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Ltd (KSITIL)Pantheerankavu

and Nellikode, KozhikodeIT/ITeS

Infoparks, Kerala Kunnathunad, 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.


KERALA

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

country. Kerala is the leader in rubber production in the country.

State accounted for about 78 per cent share in the total natural

rubber production in 2017-18. Natural Rubber production in Kerala

stood at 551 thousand MT during 2017-18.

Kerala can be termed as the land of spices, considering the large

variety of spices grown in the state. Kerala is the largest producer

of pepper in India and accounts for a lion’s share in India’s

production. Apart from pepper, other spices produced in the state

include ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, tamarind, etc. During 2019-20

(till Sept 19), spices export from the state stood at US$ 208.89

million.

As per the State Budget 2019-20, government has allocated funds

worth US$ 1.43 million for spices like pepper, nutmeg, cardamom,

clove, ginger and turmeric.

During April-June 2019, tea production in Kerala stood at 21.30

million kg. Tea exports from the stood at US$ 58.64 million during

2019-20 (till Sept 19).

As per the State Budget 2019-20, government will be spent Rs

2,500 crore (US$ 35.7 million) to rejuvenate agriculture post floods

Source: Kerala, Department of Agriculture Cooperation And Farmers Welfare, Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)

Crop Annual production – 2018-19 (‘000 MT)

Spice 192.86

Total food

grains. (up to

Sep 2018)

139.9

Fruits 1885.97 Rice** 418.7

Plantation 5421.89 Pulses#

501.5

Mango (P) 397.82 Nutmeg^ 14.19

Grapes^ 15.50 Vegetables* 3042.86

Pepper^ 30.47 Cocoa^ 7.15

Note: * - 1st Advance Estimates, * *- 2nd Advance Estimates, ^ - production 2016-17, P – Provisional, E – Estimated, 2018, # - As per 4th Advance Estimates

Exports of Spices from the state (US$ million)

501.11

581.64

327.91

534.36

327.71

208.86

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KEY SECTORS – IT AND ELECTRONICS … (1/2)

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

Kochi has emerged as a unique IT destination and is connected by two

submarine cables and satellite gateways that directly support major IT

cities, including Bengaluru. Kerala possesses a cost-effective and

highly skilled human resource base with the lowest attrition rate (less

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

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,

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.

Export and investment from IT/ITES CSEZs (US$

million)

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Exports 657.84 696.70 1,085.46

Investment 232.24 232.24 262.27

Note: Data Taken from lok sabha, frequency of update is unknown


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-

class delivery centres in the US, the UK, India, Singapore and Philippines. The company has an office at Technopark,

Thiruvananthapuram.

Collabera

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

Kochi and has factories in Ernakulam, Kannur and Thiruvalla.Traco Cable Co Ltd

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.

TELK provided its first 400 KV Class Transformer, 315 MVA Auto Transformer and Generator Transformer to India's

first 500 MW Thermal Unit.

Transformers and

Electricals Kerala Ltd

(TELK)

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

solutions, process automation, ID card projects, power electronics, electronic components and TE units.

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.

Kerala State Electronics

Development Corp

(Keltron)

Source: Company website and annual report

KEY SECTORS – IT AND ELECTRONICS … (2/2)


KEY SECTORS – TOURISM

Popular tourist destinations in Kerala include beaches of Kovalam, Varkala, Marari, Bekal and Kannur; backwaters of Kumarakom, Alappuzha,

Kollam, Kochi and Kozhikode; and hill stations of Ponmudi, Munnar, Wayanad and Wagamon. Kerala has a number of well-known wildlife

reserves, including the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the Eravikulam National Park, the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary and the Parambikulam Wildlife

Sanctuary. The State Tourism Department is developing eco-friendly, rural tourism packages in Kumarakom, Wayanad, Kovalam and Muziris

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.

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2014-15, 2016-17, State Budget 2019-20, 2018-19, Kerala Tourism Statistics 2018

Domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million)

9.38 10.0810.86

11.7012.47 13.17

14.6715.61

0.0

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8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

16.0

18.0

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017(P)

2018

Foreign tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million)

0.730.79

0.860.92

0.981.04

1.09 1.09

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017(P) 2018

Note: P – Provisional


KEY SECTORS – FISHERY

The state has a long coastline of over 580 km & innumerable water

bodies, generating a huge potential for inland & marine fishing &

providing it a prominent position in fish cultivation. Kochi &

Neendakara are the two major fishing harbours for mechanized

sector and the Thankasserry fishing harbour is the only one for the

traditional sector.

The state government has allocated US$ 92.68 million for fisheries

sector and coastal area development under annual budget 2018-19.

Kerala’s share in the national marine fish production is around 13 per

cent.

The budget includes schemes such as conservation & management

of fish resources, motorisation of traditional fishing crafts & insurance

coverage to fishing implements, integrated fisheries development,

inland fish production, fishing harbours, modernisation of fish

markets & value addition, etc.

In April 2018, Fish Farmers Development Agency for Aquaculture

Development in Kerala will be implementing umbrella project

‘Development of Inland Fisheries’ worth Rs 69.90 core (US$ 1.08

million) launched by Fisheries Department .

During 2019-20 (till Sept 2019), exports of marine products from the

state stood at US$ 338.86 million.

Marine fish production in Kerala (‘000 tonnes)

69

3.2

1

67

9.7

4

70

8.6

5

72

6.0

1

72

7.5

1

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8.7

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

Dairying and Fisheries, Annual Budget 2016-17, 2017-18, Directorate General of Commercial

Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS)

Exports of marine products (US$ million) (up to Sep 2019)

862.28

720.11

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KERALA

KEY PROCEDURES &

POLICIES


SINGLE-WINDOW APPROVAL MECHANISM

A Single-Window Clearance Mechanism (SWM) was established in

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.

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

Manager of the Board; the District Industries Centre (DIC) is the

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

of District Collector, is Chairman of each Board, with the Designated

Authority of the Industrial Area as Convenor. The stipulated time

frame for obtaining the clearances is 30 days.

State Board Chief

Secretary

District Boards District

Collector

Industrial Area

Board

An officer not

below the rank

of District

Collector

SWM structure in Kerala

Source: KSIDC


KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (1/2)

Agency Description

Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development

Corporation

(KINFRA)

The aim of the organisation is to speed up industrial growth in Kerala through infrastructure

support.

It operates industrial parks in various sectors.

It has three newly operational parks: Kera Park (in Thrissur), Spices Park (Idukki) and Rubber

Park (Pathanamthitta).

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

Ramanattukara, a food park at Wayanad and an industrial park in Palakkad.

KITCO Limited

(formerly, Kerala Industrial and Technical

Consultancy Organisation Limited)

The organisation is involved in providing technical consultancy assistance to banks by

appraisal of projects for priority sector lending and to entrepreneurs in the Small & Medium

Enterprises (SMEs) sector by way of preparation of project reports and market studies and by

conducting training programmes for entrepreneurship development.

Directorate of Industries and Commerce

It is the implementing agency for the Department of Industries, Government of Kerala.

It provides infrastructure facilities for the small scale sector by acquiring land and developing

facilities such as roads, water supply, electricity and civil works.


KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES … (2/2)

Agency Description

Small Industries Development Corporation

It provides infrastructure facilities to the small-scale sector through its major and mini industrial

estates.

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.

Kerala State Industrial Development

Corporation (KSIDC): the single-window

clearance and monitoring agency

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

infrastructure required for the constant growth of industry.

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.


CONTACT LIST

Agency Contact information

Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Vikas Bhavan P O Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala-695 033

Phone: 91-471-2302 774

Fax: 91-471-2305 493

E-mail: [email protected]

Kerala State Industrial Development

Corporation Limited

(KSIDC)

T C XI/266, Keston Road, Kowdiar,

Thiruvananthapuram-695 003

Phone: 91-471-2318 922

Fax: 91-471-2315 893


KITCO Limited

P B No 4407, Puthiya Road,

NH Bypass, Vennala, Cochin-682 028

Phone: 91-484 -4129 000 / 2805 033

Fax: 91-484 -2805 066


Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development

Corporation (KINFRA)

KINFRA HOUSE, TC 31/2312

Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 010

Phone: +91-471-2726 585

Fax: +91-471-2724 773


Kerala Small Industries Development

Corporation

Housing Board Building, 6th floor, Santhi Nagar, P B No 50

Thiruvananthapuram- 695 001

Phone: 91-471-2330 401, 2330 413, 2330 818,

Fax: 91-471- 2330 904


mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED … (1/2)

Approvals and clearances required Department Estimated time

Incorporation of the company Registrar of Companies

Single window clearance:

The state’s single-window facility clears

investment proposals in 45 to 60 days on an

average; the single-window mechanism helps

obtain all approvals necessary for the

investment proposals within the specified time

frame.

Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum, Industrial Licences

District Industries Centre for small scale industries and KSIDC for large and medium industries

Allotment of land State Department of Industries/KSIDC/KINFRA

Permission for land useState Department of Industries,Kerala Town and Country Planning Department

Environment approval for the siteKerala State Pollution Control Board and Central Ministry of Environment and Forests

No-objection certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act

Kerala State Pollution Control Board

Approval of construction activity and building plan

Kerala Town and Country Planning Department

Sanction of power Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)

Registration under State’s Sales Tax Act and

Central and State Excise Act

Sales Tax Department, Central and State Excise

Departments


KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED … (2/2)

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

(National) 3

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

outsourced by the Income Tax Department (National)

15

Obtain a Tax Account Number (TAN) for income taxes deducted at the source from an authorized franchise or

agent appointed 14

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


COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN KERALA

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

Fixed Power Tariff (per kWh)

Domestic: 1.1 to 3.3 cents (US)

Commercial: 3.3 to 13 cents (US)

Industrial: 5.5-6.9 cents (US)

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, as of

March 2015

Labour (minimum wages per day) US$ 6.8–15 Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

Water (1,000 litres)Commercial and industrial: US 22

cents to US 55 centsKerala Water Authority

Source: Kerala Government websites and Industry sources, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission, Kerala Water Authority


STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/3)

Objectives

Kerala Industrial &

Commercial Policy

Amended 2015

To promote Kerala as a prime destination for industrial investments with environmental protection.

Revamp Kerala into an entrepreneurial state by encouraging private investment in all sectors, particularly agro

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

state.

Government also aims to attract foreign investments.Read more

Kerala Technology

Startup Policy 2014

Kerala Agricultural

Development Policy

2018

The farm lands are to be protected and should not be put for any other use than farming activities

The agriculturally potential land is to be identified and demarcated using modern technologies such as remote

sensing, satellite imagery, etc., and a database is to be made.Read more

Kerala Tourism Policy

2017

To create an environment for investment.

To market Kerala as a visible global brand in domestic and international markets.

To ensure quality visitor experience. Read more

Kerala IT Policy 2017 To plan, develop and market the state as the most preferred IT/ITeS investment/business destination in India.

Read more

https://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Kerala_Policy 2015.pdf

http://itmission.kerala.gov.in/attachments/newsandupdates/kerala_innovation_and_technology_startup_draft_policy_2014.pdf

https://www.ksidc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kerala-Indl-Policy-2018-July-2018-Mal.pdf

https://kerala.gov.in/documents/10180/21f2e24d-06f8-4af6-abb3-112dcf2f5e91

https://www.ksidc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ITPolicy_english.pdf



Objectives

To make Kerala’s economy more export-oriented by granting various exemptions and concessions.SEZ Policy 2008

To offer affordable and adequate housing for the state’s citizens

To meet the housing needs of the landless tribal, fishermen, traditionally employed and poor citizens of the stateKerala State Housing

Policy- 2011

Read more

Kerala Small Hydro

Power Policy 2012 To harness green and clean natural resources in the state for environmental benefits and energy security.

Read more

Read more

Kerala Sports Policy

2015

To ensure the development of athletes as leaders and role models in sports and society.

Sports related sectors to incorporate sports intentionally to achieve social development.

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.

Set up floating and off-shore generation units.

Make use of solar energy compulsory for industries; incentive to be provided for solar power

Kerala Solar Energy

Policy 2013

Read more

http://www.hsgcomr.kerala.gov.in/pdf/final_policy_kshp.pdf

http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/KERALA SMALL HYDRO DEVELOPMENT POLICY.pdf

http://sezindia.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/8kerala policy.pdf

https://kerala.gov.in/documents/10180/46696/KERALA SPORTS (DRAFT) POLICY 2015

https://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/UserFiles/state-power-policies/Kerala-Solar-Power-Policy.pdf



Objectives

The Micro, Small And

Medium Enterprises

Development Act, 2006

The purpose of this policy is the promotion and development of micro, small and medium enterprises. The policy is

also enhancing the competitiveness between micro,

Small and medium enterprises.

Kerala Biotechnology

Policy 2003

The policy focuses on catalysing the development and application of biotechnology while taking advantage of the

state’s resources and keeping global requirements in perspective.

Kerala State Training

Policy

To strengthen governance in the state by building capacity amongst various categories of civil servants

To impart training to every state civil servant once in every five years

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

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https://www.kscste.kerala.gov.in/index.php/divisions/160-kerala-biotechnology-commission-kbc

http://www.dic.kerala.gov.in/web/pdffiles/micro_small.pdf

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/pragmatic-step-kerala-new-liquor-policy/article18961290.ece

http://www.img.kerala.gov.in/docs/downloads/trainingpolicy.doc

KERALA

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


ANNEXURE…(2/2) - EXCHANGE RATES

Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange Rates (Calendar Year)

Year INR INR Equivalent of one US$

2004–05 44.95

2005–06 44.28

2006–07 45.29

2007–08 40.24

2008–09 45.91

2009–10 47.42

2010–11 45.58

2011–12 47.95

2012–13 54.45

2013–14 60.50

2014-15 61.15

2015-16 65.46

2016-17 67.09

2017-18 64.45

2018-19 68.89

Year INR Equivalent of one US$

2006 45.33

2007 41.29

2008 43.42

2009 48.35

2010 45.74

2011 46.67

2012 53.49

2013 58.63

2014 61.03

2015 64.15

2016 67.21

2017 65.12

2018 68.36

2019 69.89

Source: Reserve Bank of India, Average for the year


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