Emerging Kerala even though temporary will be a boost to Kochi's industrial growth even though not in the short run. Therefore Iam starting a thread for this

Emerging Kerala is not just for Kochi; it is for whole Kerala. So we have a seperate thread is there under Kerala.. Better place your post there..

Emerging Kerala even though temporary will be a boost to Kochi's industrial growth even though not in the short run. Therefore Iam starting a thread for this

No, lets use this thread, specific for Kochi related projects in Emerging Kerala. As Kochi is Economic/Commercial capital of Kerala, naturally this event shall lead for proposal and development of several projects specific to Kochi. Lets discuss such proposals here, without cluttering elsewhere

City to showcase projects worth Rs. 1,100 crore


The biggest project is the inland luxury cruise proposed along the Kollam-Kottappuram route on National Waterway 3 with a fleet of four ships

The host city figures prominently in the Emerging Kerala meet scheduled here from September 12 to 14 with 24 projects set to be paraded before prospective investors for attracting investments worth more than Rs.1,100 crore.

This is in addition to various mega projects running into thousands of crores, which have already been proposed in the city.

Out of the 11 mega projects to be showcased at the investors’ meet, six are from Kochi. This includes the Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region, Kochi-Palakkad National Investment and Manufacturing Zone, Electronic Hub and Oceanarium, besides the High Speed Rail Corridor and seaplane operations connecting the city.

The proposed 24 projects in the city will be showcased under eight different sectors. Most number of projects has been proposed in the tourism sector.

The sector accounts for five projects amounting to a total investment of Rs.115 crore.

Of these, the biggest project is the inland luxury cruise proposed along the Kollam-Kottappuram route on National Waterway 3 with a fleet of four ships. This entails investment worth Rs.40 crore.

Four projects each have been proposed under the manufacturing sector, including engineering and automotive and urban infrastructure development sector.

The latter throws open investment possibilities worth about Rs.219.45 crore compared to Rs.23.14 crore for the former.

The tissue paper manufacturing plant at an investment of Rs.12 crore is the biggest proposal in the city under the manufacturing sector while a parking plaza-cum-commercial complex proposed by the Greater Cochin Development Authority at a cost of Rs.156 crore is the biggest proposal in the urban infrastructure development sector.

Food and Agro Processing and Value Addition, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), and IT and ITES sectors account for three projects each.

While the proposals in the Food and Agro Processing and Value Addition account for investment opportunities worth Rs.133 crore, those in the IT and ITES sector woo investments of about Rs.2,000.39 crore whereas proposals in the MSME are worth Rs.4.69 crore.

A mega food park proposed at Puthenvelikkara village on 100 acres is the biggest proposal in the Food and Agro Processing and Value Addition sector.

The project supported by the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries entails investment of Rs.120 crore.

The third IT building proposed as part of the second phase expansion of Infopark Kochi at a cost of Rs.91.98 crore is the most attractive investment opportunity in the IT sector.

Commercial power laundry service proposed at a cost of Rs.2.30 crore is the biggest one in the MSME sector.

One project each has been proposed in the Logistics and Infrastructure Development sectors.

The integrated solid waste management plant with power generation proposed at Brahmapuram at a cost of Rs.350 crore in the infrastructure development sector is the biggest among the proposals in the eight sectors in terms of the scale of investments.

A logistics park on 10 acres has been proposed near the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at an estimated cost of Rs.60 crore.

Keywords: Emerging Kerala meet, inland luxury cruise, mega food park, high budget projects in Kochi
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No, lets use this thread, specific for Kochi related projects in Emerging Kerala. As Kochi is Economic/Commercial capital of Kerala, naturally this event shall lead for proposal and development of several projects specific to Kochi. Lets discuss such proposals here, without cluttering elsewhere

We already have a projects thread. Why this again? Just my opinion

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We already have a projects thread. Why this again? Just my opinion

Well, in general thread, we can discuss many projects that are pan Kerala in nature.... As you know, often talking city specific projects, particularly Kochi/Trivandrum in Kerala's common threads as often it ends up in petty unnecessary discussions.

Since our intentions is not to generate ego and false pride, rather a serious discussion and making many aware of whats going on in Kochi, why not we restrict our development news within this thread. Those who wants to know about Kochi, will come here and see these information.....

^^ Atleast rename the thread to KOCHI @ Emerging Kerala.

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Well, in general thread, we can discuss many projects that are pan Kerala in nature.... As you know, often talking city specific projects, particularly Kochi/Trivandrum in Kerala's common threads as often it ends up in petty unnecessary discussions.

Since our intentions is not to generate ego and false pride, rather a serious discussion and making many aware of whats going on in Kochi, why not we restrict our development news within this thread. Those who wants to know about Kochi, will come here and see these information.....

I was talking about Cochin Projects thread. Anyways, I have no issues with both:).Only that projects will get distributed between both the threads and later on, no one may use this thread

City to showcase projects worth Rs. 1,100 crore


The biggest project is the inland luxury cruise proposed along the Kollam-Kottappuram route on National Waterway 3 with a fleet of four ships

The host city figures prominently in the Emerging Kerala meet scheduled here from September 12 to 14 with 24 projects set to be paraded before prospective investors for attracting investments worth more than Rs.1,100 crore.

This is in addition to various mega projects running into thousands of crores, which have already been proposed in the city.

Out of the 11 mega projects to be showcased at the investors’ meet, six are from Kochi. This includes the Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region, Kochi-Palakkad National Investment and Manufacturing Zone, Electronic Hub and Oceanarium, besides the High Speed Rail Corridor and seaplane operations connecting the city.

The proposed 24 projects in the city will be showcased under eight different sectors. Most number of projects has been proposed in the tourism sector.

The sector accounts for five projects amounting to a total investment of Rs.115 crore.

Of these, the biggest project is the inland luxury cruise proposed along the Kollam-Kottappuram route on National Waterway 3 with a fleet of four ships. This entails investment worth Rs.40 crore.

Four projects each have been proposed under the manufacturing sector, including engineering and automotive and urban infrastructure development sector.

The latter throws open investment possibilities worth about Rs.219.45 crore compared to Rs.23.14 crore for the former.

The tissue paper manufacturing plant at an investment of Rs.12 crore is the biggest proposal in the city under the manufacturing sector while a parking plaza-cum-commercial complex proposed by the Greater Cochin Development Authority at a cost of Rs.156 crore is the biggest proposal in the urban infrastructure development sector.

Food and Agro Processing and Value Addition, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), and IT and ITES sectors account for three projects each.

While the proposals in the Food and Agro Processing and Value Addition account for investment opportunities worth Rs.133 crore, those in the IT and ITES sector woo investments of about Rs.2,000.39 crore whereas proposals in the MSME are worth Rs.4.69 crore.

A mega food park proposed at Puthenvelikkara village on 100 acres is the biggest proposal in the Food and Agro Processing and Value Addition sector.

The project supported by the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries entails investment of Rs.120 crore.

The third IT building proposed as part of the second phase expansion of Infopark Kochi at a cost of Rs.91.98 crore is the most attractive investment opportunity in the IT sector.

Commercial power laundry service proposed at a cost of Rs.2.30 crore is the biggest one in the MSME sector.

One project each has been proposed in the Logistics and Infrastructure Development sectors.

The integrated solid waste management plant with power generation proposed at Brahmapuram at a cost of Rs.350 crore in the infrastructure development sector is the biggest among the proposals in the eight sectors in terms of the scale of investments.

A logistics park on 10 acres has been proposed near the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at an estimated cost of Rs.60 crore.

Keywords: Emerging Kerala meet, inland luxury cruise, mega food park, high budget projects in Kochi
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I don’t think any good investments will come through emerging kerala, may be some small investments may happen but not big, when there are other good states to invest who will risk and invest in troubled state like Kerala. Now Gujarat is the best choice for investors, the Vibrant Gujarat is an example, it’s a mega event compared to emerging Kerala, there in Gujarat, before two years MOU worth more than 20 lakh crore was signed. I don’t see such potential for Kerala.

You have to start for a change at any one point... You can't nothing will happen and remain pessimatic for years... No one says, Emerging Kerala 2012, will be like a Vibrant Gujarat... But atleast it shall attempt to be a game changer.. Perhaps EK-2018 would be make something like VG now does....

Believe in change, rather sticking to erstwhile dogmas

But understand that Gujarat does not have any left political parties. Whereever left is there, development will not happen.

Keralites should change for Kerala to become like a developed state. Otherwise Gulf is the only option for us inluding our own left.

Ya these Left @$$hole are hell bent on any development that will happen in Kerala.

Ya these Left @$$hole are hell bent on any development that will happen in Kerala.
Left has contributed much for the average standard of living that Keralites enjoy. Its not like in other states where the there is lot of gap between rich and poor. Also, keralites, being educated has more social awareness and they tend to question anything that they cannot digest. This is also good in one way to stop rich getting richer and poor getting poorer. Lets not forget that.

^^ I totally agree to what You said ,Communism pre 1990 has helped our state a lot..But modern day commies doesnt have any qualification to do prasangam on Communism...

For Majority of Keralites Kerala has become a place where they spent their vacations..Not where they live...Our State is Land of lost opportunities.:bash:

For Majority of Keralites Kerala has become a place where they spent their vacations..Not where they live...Our State is Land of lost opportunities.:bash:
True :ohno:

Left has contributed much for the average standard of living that Keralites enjoy. Its not like in other states where the there is lot of gap between rich and poor. Also, keralites, being educated has more social awareness and they tend to question anything that they cannot digest. This is also good in one way to stop rich getting richer and poor getting poorer. Lets not forget that.

Why should we give credit only to Left? Even Monarchy played a crucial role for the benefits that Kerala enjoys... The two key indexes, Education and Universal Healthcare Access which Kerala always boast about was not Left Initiative. Rather both were contribution of highly progressive Maharajas of Travancore and Kochi. Ofcourse left also continued the legacy and it went on forward in post independent era, coupled with NGO movements.

Left movement had relevance in 50s, when Kerala was struck in a paradox of feudal culture and high educational/social awareness levels.... But no more relevant in current scenario. Today the concept of one man ownership has gone. The corporates all are public and owned by public individual stake-holders. The profits thus equally benefit to the society. Reliance might have made Mukesh Ambani richer, but equally made more than a lakh ordinary Indians richer..... Hence the erstwhile concepts of Kuthaka etc no-more relevant and must be changed.....

Why should we give credit only to Left? Even Monarchy played a crucial role for the benefits that Kerala enjoys... The two key indexes, Education and Universal Healthcare Access which Kerala always boast about was not Left Initiative. Rather both were contribution of highly progressive Maharajas of Travancore and Kochi. Ofcourse left also continued the legacy and it went on forward in post independent era, coupled with NGO movements.

Left movement had relevance in 50s, when Kerala was struck in a paradox of feudal culture and high educational/social awareness levels.... But no more relevant in current scenario. Today the concept of one man ownership has gone. The corporates all are public and owned by public individual stake-holders. The profits thus equally benefit to the society. Reliance might have made Mukesh Ambani richer, but equally made more than a lakh ordinary Indians richer..... Hence the erstwhile concepts of Kuthaka etc no-more relevant and must be changed.....

I dont agree that it is only due to the Maharaja's the social equality ( whatever it exists) has come in Kerala. I would give 10pc of credit to them if you ask. I am infact in agreement with what e_arunsid said about the state of communism before 90s and now.

I dont agree that it is only due to the Maharaja's the social equality ( whatever it exists) has come in Kerala. I would give 10pc of credit to them if you ask. I am infact in agreement with what e_arunsid said about the state of communism before 90s and now.

I am not talking about social equality. I am talking about Universal Education and Universal Healthcare. Both were initated as royal policies.... The public schools were started across the state and govt lands were donated to missionaries to start schools, where students can study irrespective caste and creed. Govt schools were open for all students. Same in case of Healthcare...

These two leading policies, resulted in promoting more social awareness and later called for equality and movement against social unequality and fedualism which included Communism.....

I am not talking about social equality. I am talking about Universal Education and Universal Healthcare. Both were initated as royal policies.... The public schools were started across the state and govt lands were donated to missionaries to start schools, where students can study irrespective caste and creed. Govt schools were open for all students. Same in case of Healthcare...

These two leading policies, resulted in promoting more social awareness and later called for equality and movement against social unequality and fedualism which included Communism.....


Christian missionaries should get the credit for our advanced level of healthcare and education. After 80 s others too entered the field but from the beginning of previous century to 70 s the contribution by xian missionaries cannot be forgotten. As an offshoot of its healthcare nursing profession got worldwide acceptance and there was upliftment of lower middle class Xians to middle class and even higher. I bet there is no policy initiated by any government that has had such far reaching results and that has resulted in flow of foreign xchange to Kerala.

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In my opinion PERHAPS some people here should stop the expert lectures.

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Kochi getting ready for Emerging Kerala

Many projects have been screened and eliminated from Emerging Kerala. Luckily most of them are not from Kochi.

Achu is still creating problems. Now I doubt very much whether Emerging Kerala will be a success story for Kochi. I wish this Left party becomes extinct for ever.

The withdrawn projects are mostly tourism based!! there are hundreds of projects still available in the website! we cant expect all the projects wud get materialised but the pet projects should get investments! it includes Inland water navigation, IT, Life science, agriculture parks and HSR! some TV channels are trying so hard to make the event a flop!!

Hi Guys

U people say any region development is decided by the politicians....
State policy alonne cant change the scenario of the state outlook....
state policy can only help in facilitating land , labour ,power ,water etc

Any Company to come and invest... looks for pool of expertise in and around tht region willing to work or relocate to the region

In Times of India it is written that 50000 people are working in IT sector in Kochi. Is it true? As far as I know Infopark has only around 17000 people working in it?

In Times of India it is written that 50000 people are working in IT sector in Kochi. Is it true? As far as I know Infopark has only around 17000 people working in it?

I don't trust TOI.... Its a crap in all means.... 50,000 seems to be an unrealistic number.... Infact there are many companies working outside Infopark. Infact Kakkanad has whole has several IT Companies spread out.... Equally many IT companies work out from CSEZ, Technopolis as well as in other parts of city....

So just calculation of Infopark will not help. However 50,000 seems to be too high....

It would be more like 22-25K I guess. IP is 17K. CSEZ is close to 5K. There are a number of companies outside the parks also.

It would be more like 22-25K I guess. IP is 17K. CSEZ is close to 5K. There are a number of companies outside the parks also.

Does employees working in non IT industry but employed within the IT department of the company come into this equation of IT sector ?

I think no. Mostly the figures release by govt of India and some other states normally gives the count of staff in stpi + sez IT staff numbers.

It is 32,000 plus, i believe

A no.of developement companies like Assyst International, Micro Objects, ISPG (2 Locations) are outside SEZ/Infopark and having a notable head count.
There are n number of small software and BPO companies there in Kochi.

Check these companies too
http://www.naukri2000.com/careers/it_cochin.php3

It would be more like 22-25K I guess. IP is 17K. CSEZ is close to 5K. There are a number of companies outside the parks also.

you are right, RKPV. A couple of years ago, I collected IT exports figure for all companies, and realized that there are a lot of companies outsize the parks.

BCG Healthcare to showcase 335-cr project

KOCHI: BCG Healthcare, the healthcare division of Kochi-based BCG Group, is looking for equity partners and clearance for its two health-based projects worth nearly Rs 335 crore, in the Emerging Kerala conclave. The projects are a health village and a super speciality hospital in Ernakulam.

The first Rs 224.95-crore project is a holistic health village for the aged with assisted living facilities at Kundanoor, said Rekha Babu, chief executive officer of the BCG Group. "Kerala has more than 36.92 lakh parents living without the care of their children, as the state has 85% of emigrants in the 20-44 age group.

"The elderly in the state, which constitutes 13% of the total population, have no immediate caregivers. This raises an alarm as the current market does not have good enough facilities to handhold them in their old age," she said.

Traditional healing and cultural facilities form part of the village to cater to the spiritual and cultural aspects of health.The clubhouse will house a swimming pool, a multi-purpose functional hall, round the clock cafe and other recreation facilities.

" The highlight of the project is health square, a multidisciplinary medical center that provides different medical treatments under one umbrella. The major attraction of the center is the amalgamation of modern allopathy with traditional medicines like ayurveda, homeopathy and naturopathy. Residential units, health square and intensive care with resident doctors are the main features. The project is expected to be completed in three years" Rekha said.

The second project is the 100-bed super speciality hospital at Palarivattom in Kochi. With an estimated cost of Rs 110 crore, the civil structure of the building has been completed. It is expected that the project will be ready by the end of 2013.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/BCG-Healthcare-to-showcase-335-cr-project/articleshow/16376735.cms

Link: http://www.mathrubhumi.com/business/news_articles/apollo-tyres-

Apollo Tyres aims to invest 1000 crore in Kerala. 300 to 500 crore for manufacturing sector and 500 to 700 for BPO :cheers:

Link: http://www.mathrubhumi.com/business/news_articles/apollo-tyres-

Apollo Tyres aims to invest 1000 crore in Kerala. 300 to 500 crore for manufacturing sector and 500 to 700 for BPO :cheers:

:cheers:

Emerging Kerala: It’s jackpot for health sector (http://www.asianage.com/kochi/emerging-kerala-it-s-jackpot-health-sector-826)
The healthcare sector is arguably the early gainer at Emerging Kerala, attracting Rs. 3,055 crore worth of proposals, including an investment offer by six companies for Rs. 2,655 crore and a partnership project between KSIDC and private entrepreneurs for Rs. 400 crore.

This follows DM Healthcare group of Dr Azad Mooppan announcing investments worth Rs. 2,150 crore as part of ongoing projects that include an integrated medical township, super specialty hospitals and a medical college.

The second day proposals include Life Academy of Medical Sciences’ medical college-cum-super specialty hospitals in Thrissur, Thiruvanant-hapuram and Kozhikode at an estimated Rs. 1,200 crore.

Other private projects: Nano Biotech SEZ and Knowledge City by Pushpagiri Medical College Trust Rs. 875 crore, Healthcare Village in Kochi by BCG group Rs. 320 crore, Biosimilar Drugs Manufacturing Unit by Mir Life Sciences, Kochi, Rs. 130 crore, ayurveda medical college and research centre at Vagamon Rs. 30 crore by the DC School of Medical Sciences and a super specialty hospital in Ernakulam by Lifeline Hospital-Adoor Rs. 100 crore.

KSIDC has proposed a biomedical devices hub at Life Sciences Park near Thonnakkal at a cost of Rs. 400 crore over the next three to five years.
Chitra Medical Centre will have a role in the hub and Terumo Penpol has shown interest.

EMKE promises 13,000 jobs

Six months from now, EMKE group, which is to open the country’s biggest shopping mall and two hotels here, will ensure jobs to at least 13,000 people.
Group managing director Yusuffali MA told Deccan Chronicle that no longer should the youth from here struggle in the Gulf. “The Gulf model has to be replicated here. We have to ensure jobs and business right here so that our youth do not have to go out and toil,” he said.

The group, which runs a chain of malls in the Gulf under LuLu brand, employs more than 29,000 people from 27 different countries. Of this 18,000 are Indians.

The shopping mall at Edappally has more than 300 shops already booked. It will have 20 food courts, nine cinema houses and a dining centre, giving direct jobs to at least 11,000 people.

“I should do things and then talk. I cannot invite investors without investing here. And that is why at this meet I can say that people should come to Kerala and invest”, he said.

Along with the mall, the group is setting up a Marriot brand hotel, which opens by July. The other Marriot hotel near the Kochi international airport would open by the end of next month.

One among the brains behind Emerging Kerala, Mr Yusuffali says he is contended with the response and says this does not end with three days.
NRK set to launch Rs. 1,250 cr projects

It was 12 years ago that Ameer Ahamed, a non-resident Keralite from Kodungaloor, who has been in Oman for the last 28 years, burnt his fingers and wound up his one-time successful mineral water business.

But he is now back with two projects and says he is determined to set up his business in Kerala and has a point to prove to investors from across the globe that the state is an investment destination.

Mr Ameer, through his Manappat group, is to set up a multiuser mall at an estimated Rs. 250 crore at Perumbavoor, outside the city. This should provide direct employment to at least 200 people. The land has been bought and all clearances got. Work will start this year end.

The other project is an IT/ITES park near Kozhikode airport for which he has acquired 35 acres. When completed, the total investment would be around Rs. 1,000 crore, he said.

While a good part of the investment would be his own funds, he is modeling it on Sam Pitroda’s idea of a development fund, collecting small amounts from NRKs, keen on investing.

Mr Ameer Ahamed believes he can succeed and also help NRKs with small funds, without knocking at the government for assistance.
Sea plane project gets wings

The sea plane project, mooted at Emerging Kerala, got a leg-up on Thursday with chief minister Oommen Chandy assuring concessions on ATF tax rates.
Addressing a business meet on sea plane, Mr Chandy, however, said the government would pursue an open sky policy. It was encouraging to learn that there were already 58 applicants for the project.

Meanwhile, Pawan Hans, leading helicopter company, on Thursday made a strong pitch for the project, indicating its willingness to launch services in three months.

The company conducted a feasibility study and identified over 10 locations suited to launch the service, including the three airports in the state.
They are Kottapuram, Banasura Sagar, Kozhikode airport, Malampuzha, Idamalayar, Kochi-Bolgatty, Mattupetty (Idukki), Vembanad Lake (Kumarakom), Thiruvananthapuram airport, Kappil, Kollam (Ashtamudi Lake), Punnamada Lake (Alappuzha) and Munnar.

Mr Jesper Hougaard of Maldivian Air Taxi made a presentation on the sea plane operations. He said in given conditions, the sea plane could be operated at a cost of $ 1,200 for an hour.

I have hopes for BPO in Kerala but not manufacturing sector. Manufacturing sector will never succeed in Kerala because of trade unions etc.

:cheers:

I have hopes for BPO in Kerala but not manufacturing sector. Manufacturing sector will never succeed in Kerala because of trade unions etc.


Link: http://www.mathrubhumi.com/business/news_articles/apollo-tyres-

Apollo Tyres aims to invest 1000 crore in Kerala. 300 to 500 crore for manufacturing sector and 500 to 700 for BPO :cheers:

I have hopes for BPO in Kerala but not manufacturing sector. Manufacturing sector will never succeed in Kerala because of trade unions etc.

No need to under value our trade union, as many have changed. No one can come to Kerala, thinking for labour exploitation. If they do, surely they will have to close down. Kerala is not any golden platter for investors. You have opportunities here and its upto of investors to get the pearl from the oyster...

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We need to see how many of them will materialize and how many will not. Iam worried whether IT projects too will come up since I remember there were around 9 SEZ applications and only one got approval. The one which got approval which is HDIL Cybercity or Bluestar groups has not yet started construction. Now look at the fate of Smart City. I dont feel optimistic about these after past experiences

The healthcare sector is arguably the early gainer at Emerging Kerala, attracting Rs. 3,055 crore worth of proposals, including an investment offer by six companies for Rs. 2,655 crore and a partnership project between KSIDC and private entrepreneurs for Rs. 400 crore.

This follows DM Healthcare group of Dr Azad Mooppan announcing investments worth Rs. 2,150 crore as part of ongoing projects that include an integrated medical township, super specialty hospitals and a medical college.

The second day proposals include Life Academy of Medical Sciences’ medical college-cum-super specialty hospitals in Thrissur, Thiruvanant-hapuram and Kozhikode at an estimated Rs. 1,200 crore.

Other private projects: Nano Biotech SEZ and Knowledge City by Pushpagiri Medical College Trust Rs. 875 crore, Healthcare Village in Kochi by BCG group Rs. 320 crore, Biosimilar Drugs Manufacturing Unit by Mir Life Sciences, Kochi, Rs. 130 crore, ayurveda medical college and research centre at Vagamon Rs. 30 crore by the DC School of Medical Sciences and a super specialty hospital in Ernakulam by Lifeline Hospital-Adoor Rs. 100 crore.

KSIDC has proposed a biomedical devices hub at Life Sciences Park near Thonnakkal at a cost of Rs. 400 crore over the next three to five years.
Chitra Medical Centre will have a role in the hub and Terumo Penpol has shown interest.

EMKE promises 13,000 jobs

Six months from now, EMKE group, which is to open the country’s biggest shopping mall and two hotels here, will ensure jobs to at least 13,000 people.
Group managing director Yusuffali MA told Deccan Chronicle that no longer should the youth from here struggle in the Gulf. “The Gulf model has to be replicated here. We have to ensure jobs and business right here so that our youth do not have to go out and toil,” he said.

The group, which runs a chain of malls in the Gulf under LuLu brand, employs more than 29,000 people from 27 different countries. Of this 18,000 are Indians.

The shopping mall at Edappally has more than 300 shops already booked. It will have 20 food courts, nine cinema houses and a dining centre, giving direct jobs to at least 11,000 people.

“I should do things and then talk. I cannot invite investors without investing here. And that is why at this meet I can say that people should come to Kerala and invest”, he said.

Along with the mall, the group is setting up a Marriot brand hotel, which opens by July. The other Marriot hotel near the Kochi international airport would open by the end of next month.

One among the brains behind Emerging Kerala, Mr Yusuffali says he is contended with the response and says this does not end with three days.
NRK set to launch Rs. 1,250 cr projects

It was 12 years ago that Ameer Ahamed, a non-resident Keralite from Kodungaloor, who has been in Oman for the last 28 years, burnt his fingers and wound up his one-time successful mineral water business.

But he is now back with two projects and says he is determined to set up his business in Kerala and has a point to prove to investors from across the globe that the state is an investment destination.

Mr Ameer, through his Manappat group, is to set up a multiuser mall at an estimated Rs. 250 crore at Perumbavoor, outside the city. This should provide direct employment to at least 200 people. The land has been bought and all clearances got. Work will start this year end.

The other project is an IT/ITES park near Kozhikode airport for which he has acquired 35 acres. When completed, the total investment would be around Rs. 1,000 crore, he said.

While a good part of the investment would be his own funds, he is modeling it on Sam Pitroda’s idea of a development fund, collecting small amounts from NRKs, keen on investing.

Mr Ameer Ahamed believes he can succeed and also help NRKs with small funds, without knocking at the government for assistance.
Sea plane project gets wings

The sea plane project, mooted at Emerging Kerala, got a leg-up on Thursday with chief minister Oommen Chandy assuring concessions on ATF tax rates.
Addressing a business meet on sea plane, Mr Chandy, however, said the government would pursue an open sky policy. It was encouraging to learn that there were already 58 applicants for the project.

Meanwhile, Pawan Hans, leading helicopter company, on Thursday made a strong pitch for the project, indicating its willingness to launch services in three months.

The company conducted a feasibility study and identified over 10 locations suited to launch the service, including the three airports in the state.
They are Kottapuram, Banasura Sagar, Kozhikode airport, Malampuzha, Idamalayar, Kochi-Bolgatty, Mattupetty (Idukki), Vembanad Lake (Kumarakom), Thiruvananthapuram airport, Kappil, Kollam (Ashtamudi Lake), Punnamada Lake (Alappuzha) and Munnar.

Mr Jesper Hougaard of Maldivian Air Taxi made a presentation on the sea plane operations. He said in given conditions, the sea plane could be operated at a cost of $ 1,200 for an hour.

Yes, I too donot go behind the hype... Lets wait and see how many will materialize.... There are multiple factors. For example, HDIL-Bluestar was in position to invest in 2008.... But that time, it was Congress/UDF who went against it and made it delay. And when second wave recession struck, HDIL was seriously affected.

I wish, atleast this time, political opposition should be less.... We have missed N number of development bus. Must catch up atleast by now.

One major difference is that, this time, lot of Gulf based NRK companies wants to establish a strong base in Kerala. The recession and Arab spring have created an insecurity among NRKs in Gulf. Added to this, Saudi's aggressive Localization, now forces lot of NRKs to set up a base and gradually return back with employment opporunities back. This factor is a blessing, as last time in GIM, most of them were flying high in ME and was not willing to negotiate or adjust to Kerala's scenario. But this time, many will have to consider so.

Small projects by NRK which do not require huge tracts of land and for which much of approvals are not needed may materialize fast. But big projects which require lots of approvals particularly SEZ will be in a limbo since they will need to face opposition from all sectors.

I have high hopes on this 'Start Up Village' which even though in its infancy stage will be a huge driver for economic growth of the state.Hats off to whomever came up with this idea. Start ups always provide huge employment opportunities and at times growth opportunities which will encourage the local talent to stick to our city instead of migrating



Yes, I too donot go behind the hype... Lets wait and see how many will materialize.... There are multiple factors. For example, HDIL-Bluestar was in position to invest in 2008.... But that time, it was Congress/UDF who went against it and made it delay. And when second wave recession struck, HDIL was seriously affected.

I wish, atleast this time, political opposition should be less.... We have missed N number of development bus. Must catch up atleast by now.

One major difference is that, this time, lot of Gulf based NRK companies wants to establish a strong base in Kerala. The recession and Arab spring have created an insecurity among NRKs in Gulf. Added to this, Saudi's aggressive Localization, now forces lot of NRKs to set up a base and gradually return back with employment opporunities back. This factor is a blessing, as last time in GIM, most of them were flying high in ME and was not willing to negotiate or adjust to Kerala's scenario. But this time, many will have to consider so.

I hope some power and waste management projects get approval particularly the one by an NRK lady for electricity generated from waste. Because all the projects which needs to started will also need to be supplemented by alternative power. There should be availability of power for operating these projects. Otherwise they will not be able to operate

.... But that time, it was Congress/UDF who went against it and made it delay.

It was Achu who torpedoed HDIL project.

Some time back, there was a discussions, what big is associated with Petrochemicals project in respect to EK... The project of BPCL was announced much eariler and some regular critics citing, the MOU signing in EK was just a show-off...

Just read this news and see how this EK benefitted these projects

Kothari Petrochems and Binai, proposes a Petrochemicals Complex in Kochi (http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/kochi/kothari-plans-petrochemical-project-620)



Emerging Kerala over, investors have started evincing interest, and prominent among them is Kothari Petrochem-icals which proposes to set up a plant near Kochi Refineries.:banana:

Another player, Binani Zinc, already has its presence near Kochi, and is expected to send its team with a view to setting up a unit in the park.

A team of senior officials from Kotharis visited the site on Monday and held discussions with officials of the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation as also of Kochi Refineries.

The company would submit its proposal to KSIDC soon, KSIDC officials said. Kothari group, that has two units in Tamil Nadu, is the largest producer of premium quality polybutene in the country.

KSIDC has earmarked 3,100 acres for setting up a petrochemical park. This is in view of Kochi Refineries launching its expansion while downstream companies are expected to make use of by-products like propylene.

According to KSIDC officials, Kotharis which has a petrochemical complex in Tamil Nadu, is looking for around 20 acres to set up the plant. While details of the project have not been revealed, officials said the discussions were fruitful.

This is now where EK has its importance... Its not projects declared on one day... The effect is bound to remain for next 2 years. Hope this time, we really make up!!!!:banana:

Has any project materialized in 'Emerging Kerala'?

Has any project materialized in 'Emerging Kerala'?

^^:ohno: No reading habit ? May be HSR soon .

Has any project materialized in 'Emerging Kerala'?

In less than 2 weeks? :lol::lol:

Anyway, heard a news that Govt is planning establishing a Business Secretariat in Kochi, with a CEO heading the facility and undersecretaries of 32 departments, for which statutory clearances. The facility will act like one time Single Window clearances for all projects..

^^Uvvaaa.. The Babus will torpedo it before you know it. OC & co have zero balls to deal with them.

^^^
True. The only one among the UDF ministers who had both the guts and competency to deal with these babus was T M Jacob, and sadly, he is no more.

Hope something comes up soon. Iam eagerly waiting:ohno:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Emerging-Kerala-List-of-cleared-projects-by-December/articleshow/17344384.cms

KOCHI: The state government will come out with the list of Emerging Kerala projects that got clearance in December, said P K Kunhalikutty, minister for industries and IT, on Friday.
"The list will contain only those proposals which are non-polluting and do not harm our environment," he said while delivering the inaugural speech at Inkel Ltd's Standard Design Modules (SDM) facility at Angamaly.
Kunhalikutty also said the government will explore all avenues, including the PPP mode, to create more infrastructure facilities for non-polluting industries. "Even though Inkel was formed during the last ministry, we will give all support to the innovative ideas put forward by Inkel," he said.
SDM Angamaly holds 2 lakh square ft of space on five floors, with individual modules of 5,000 square ft each. Thirty-nine modules are available for entrepreneurs on lease or rent. Inkel is trying to attract projects in electronics, avionics, apparels, light engineering, printing and publishing, warehousing and logistics, IT and banking.