Kerala to set up 'Kerala Desks' in Dubai, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo to attract foreign investment
3 October 2026
The State has decided in principle to set up 'Kerala Desks' in Dubai, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo.
The desks will run on a 'cooperative, no-cost model' with recognised organisations of non-resident Keralites, with no extra burden on the State exchequer.
A State Industries department order of September 30 sanctions them under the 100-day action plan of the new government.
The desks will build ties with Keralite business persons and investors abroad and pass pre-qualified investment leads to the Invest Keralam Cell in KSIDC.
The order says the aim is to shift diaspora engagement from remittances to investment.
In plain words
KSIDC Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation — The State's industrial promotion agency whose Invest Keralam Cell runs the single-window mechanism.
NoRK Non-Resident Keralite — A Keralite living and working outside the State or country.