EDP Notes

It was set up by an Act of Legislation in pursuance of the declaration made in the Industrial
policy statement of Government of Kerala. KINFRA provides “a quick look at investment
opportunities and start-up procedures in the high potential, high growth destination” of Kerala.
KINFRA aims at bringing together all the suitable resources available in the state and develop
infrastructure to woo the industrial growth of the state. It is dedicated to catalyse industrial growth
in Kerala by providing the best industry-specific-infrastructure for the entrepreneurs. It is
developing the industrial parks for setting up industrial units based on availability of raw material
and natural resources of the region.

The functions of the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation are as follows:
1) To act as single point contact for clearance required from different agencies or
departments.
2) To procure land on behalf of medium and large scale industries outside the industrial
estates or industrial development areas by purchase, lease or exchange from any person.
3) To upgrade the facilities to the existing industrial estates or industrial areas transferred to
the corporation.
4) To allot the developed plots or shed to entrepreneurs on terms and conditions as may be
determined by the corporation.
5) To co-ordinate with other government departments or agencies to ensure provision of
good quality infrastructure facilities, within the shortest possible time.
6) To establish, maintain, develop and manage industrial estates at places selected by the
Government.
7) To promote and assist in the rapid and orderly establishment, growth and development of
industries in the state.
8) To develop industrial areas selected by the Government for the purpose for which it was
selected and make them available for the undertakings to establish themselves.
9) Such other functions as are necessary in furtherance of the objects of the corporation.