Other Circulars, Notices & Proceedings 2022

Vyavasayakeralam 2023

Vyavasayakeralam 2022

2022 - 23 Year of Enterprises

Introduction

The Government of Kerala (GoK) as part of celebrating the financial year 2022-23 as the‘Year of Enterprises’ to encourage and promote more Micro, Small and Medium level entrepreneurs in the State have entrusted the Directorate of Industries with the initiative “Setting up of One Lakh Enterprises during 2022-23”.

With the aim to strengthen MSMEs in the state for equitable distribution among all strata of the society especially neo-entrepreneurs, women& other weaker sections, NRK investors, ex-service men etc., the State has undertaken several initiatives to provide adequate industrial infrastructure and develop clusters, facilitate MSMEs through simplified industrial licensing procedures, providing financial incentives/assistance, capacity building & skilling for creating local jobs, revive sick units,export promotion and technical assistance. This new initiative is part of the sustained efforts taken by the Government to encourage economic growth and promote social & economic development in the State despite the challenges imposed by pandemic, natural calamities, and resource constraints.The key objectives of the scheme are as follows:

1. To commence at least 1 lakh enterprises in Kerala in 2022-23
2. To create a robust ecosystem for Enterprises Development with the convergence and support of all line departments, agencies, PSUs and Banks
3. To create an Enterprises-friendly ecosystem to boost job creation in the State
4. To create at least 3 lakh jobs in Kerala in 2022 – 23
5. To enhance capacity of State level agencies in accelerating enterprises growth in the State