Department of Industries (Kerala)

Department of Industries of State of Kerala
Vyvasaya Vakkuppu
Agency overview
Formed 1960
Jurisdiction Kerala
Headquarters Thiruvananthapuram
Minister responsible
  • Pinarai vijyan, Minister for Industries (including Industrial Co-operatives), Commerce, Mining and Geology, Information Technology, Handlooms and Textiles, Waqf and Haj Pilgrimage, Municipalities and Corporations, Town Planning, Regional Development Authorities.
Website http://www.keralaindustry.org/

The Department of Industries is a key government department that oversees industrial activity in the Indian state of Kerala. The DOI is a senior cabinet department led by a senior minister and team of 15 secretaries. The administrative head of the Industries & Commerce Department is the Principal Secretary (Industries & Commerce). The Directorate of Industries & Commerce Department is located at Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, is headed by the Director (Industries & Commerce). This is the functional arm of the department implementing various industrial activities of the departments. District Industries Centers are located in all district headquarters.

Vision

To achieve high and sustainable economic growth, with specific thrust to social objectives, through rapid industrialization and big leap in commercial activities, without affecting ecology and environment and to create large-scale employment opportunities for the people of Kerala and ensuring them fair wages and to convert Kerala into an investment friendly destination.

Objectives

Organization structure

The Industries & Commerce Department is headed by the Hon'ble Minister (Industries & Commerce). The administrative headed of the Industries & Commerce Department is the Additional Chief Secretary (Industries & Commerce). The Directorate of Industries & Commerce is located at Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, headed by the Director (Industries & Commerce). This is the functional arm of the Department implementing various industrial activities of the Department. District Industries Centers are located in all district headquarters.

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