‘Kerala Desks’ planned in Dubai, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo to attract foreign investment
The Kerala government plans to establish 'Kerala Desks' in five major international cities to attract foreign investment and engage with the diaspora. These desks will operate on a no-cost model in partnership with local Keralite organizations.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a strategic shift in state policy, moving from a remittance-based diaspora model to an investment-oriented engagement strategy.
The Keralam government has decided, in principle, to establish ‘Kerala Desks’ in Dubai, London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo for “attracting foreign investments and strengthening diaspora-led investment engagement.”
In each of the cities, the desks will be established on a “cooperative, no-cost model” in partnership with recognised organisations representing the Keralite diaspora, according to a September 30 State Industries department order.
The proposal has been conceived under the 100-day action plan 2026 of the Congress-led United Democratic Front government. Chief objectives of these desks include building relationships with non-resident Keralite (NoRK) associations, Kerala-origin business persons and prospective investors, generating pre-qualified investment leads and referring them to the Invest Keralam Cell under the Kerala State Industries Development Corporation (KSIDC). They will also be expected to provide market intelligence on sectoral opportunities and investment trends to help the State craft informed investment-promotion strategies.
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