Kochi: The expansion of the Machinery Expo is proof that the industry is expanding and modernizing, said Industries, Law and Coir Minister P Rajeev. New machinery is needed in line with industrial development. The aim of the expo is to introduce it to everyone.
He was inaugurating the 7th Machinery Expo organized by the State Industries and Commerce Department at the KINFRA International Exhibition Center in Kakkanad.
The government has taken many positive steps to expand the industry. The necessary steps are being taken to attract investment and are being continuously evaluated. An action plan has been formulated to make the investment promises a reality. Changes have been made in all departments for industrial growth. This will continue, the minister said.
The completion of eight private industrial projects is an achievement in the history of the state. The same pattern is evident in other sectors as well. Seven and a half lakh jobs were created in the MSME sector.
The image of Kerala is changing. The propaganda that there is nothing here and the industrial sector is empty is gone. For Kerala to move forward well. Not only are our youth able to work here, but posts that were working elsewhere are also coming here. Kerala industry is witnessing a revolutionary change. Despite the decline in revenue from the center, Kerala has been able to move forward because of the growth in domestic revenue. This is an indicator of industrial development.
The Machinery Expo, which is held annually in the most excellent manner, is being held at the Kinfra Convention Center this time. One of the important promises of this government was to build a convention center. Minister Rajiv said at the expo, which is being organized with the support of the PMS project, that it is a matter of great satisfaction that the promise has been completed beautifully earlier than expected.
The program, which began with a welcome dance performed by Alvin of the Indian Heritage and Culture Center, was presided over by Thrikkakara Municipality Chairperson Radhamani Pillai. Industry Principal Secretary APM Muhammed Haneesh delivered the keynote address. KSIDC Executive Director Harikrishnan R. IAS and Fort Kochi Sub-Collector Grande Saikrishna IAS delivered special speeches.
Thrikkakara Municipality Councilor M. O. Varghese, Director of Industries and Commerce Vishnuraj P. IAS, Joint Director and Head of MSME – DFO Thrissur G. S. Prakash, KSSIA State President A. Nisaruddin, FICCI KESE Tourism Committee Chairman U. C. Riyas, CII Kerala State Council Vice Chairperson Lekha Balachandran, and District Industrial Center General Manager Najeeb P. A. spoke.
KINFRA Managing Director Santosh Koshy Thomas, K-BIP CEO Suraj S, and Directorate of Industries and Commerce Rajeev G were present.
The Expo will be open to the public for free from 10 am to 6 pm. The Expo will conclude on September 23.
