Kochi, Oct 26 (KNN) The Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve on Tuesday said that the new industrial policy aims to promote Kerala as a brand.

He was speaking at the meeting organised in kochi to interact with representatives of industrial community on the draft industrial policy.

“The industrial sector will be divided into 21 segments and each segment will have a special team to coordinate and attract investment,” he said.

Concessions will be granted to new industries and the government will promote exports,” the minister added.

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Kerala co-chairman Deepak Aswini suggested that the state should simplify the restrictions on exports and land use to attract investors.

Industries principal secretary Suman Billa, Industries director S Harikishore, principal secretary A P M Mohammed Haneesh, TiE Kerala chairman Aneesh Cherian and others were present on the occasion.  (KNN Bureau)