EDP Notes

There are more business opportunities here due to the following reasons.
The Kerala Advantage: It is endowed with unique natural resources and is supported by a
thriving Diaspora. The business has a wide scope for development in Kerala due to the
following advantages possessed by it:
a) It has strategic location on the trans-national trade corridor and well-connected
road and train network.
b) It has three international airports and has international seaport with container
cargo handling facility at Cochin.
c) It has excellent communication network.
d) There is a highest density of science and technology personnel.
e) Kerala has 100% literate work force.
f) It has highest physical quality of life index.
g) It has abundance of natural resources such as minerals, marine products, and
agricultural products.
h) The accelerated industrial growth in the state is nearly 9%.
i) A good management culture is created and a cordial industrial and labour relation
is maintained in the state.
j) Necessary assistance is provided for marketing of industrial products in the state.
High Quality Human Capital and Social Development: Kerala has enviable human
resources. The state scores the highest among all Indian states on the UNDP Human
Development index.
Traditional Areas of Strength: The state is now one of the highest earners of tourism
revenues in the country and one of the world’s premier tourist destinations. The state is
also the leading producer of natural rubber, coconuts, pepper and cardamoms and the
second largest producer of tapioca, cashew nuts and coffee.

Economically Successful Diaspora: Non Resident Indians from Kerala are
economically successful and remit significant amounts to their home state.
Top Quality Infrastructure:
Investment Climate: A study conducted by the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)
on the attractiveness of the states in attracting investments rated Kerala as the third best
in the country in overall ranking.