Kerala Cabinet Approves 'Saral Keralam' to Fast-Track Investment Approvals

The Kerala Cabinet has approved the 'Saral Keralam' scheme to expedite investment approvals in the state, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced. The initiative intends to streamline procedures by introducing a single document and approval system, aiming to attract more investments to Kerala.

Under the 'Saral Keralam' scheme, investment proposals ranging between ₹25 crore and ₹50 crore will be handled by a district-level body, while those exceeding ₹50 crore will be processed by a state-level authority. Once a proposal is received, the concerned departments must complete their examination within a stipulated time and send their responses promptly. The Chief Minister described this as a major and revolutionary step to bring more investment to Kerala, stating that the scheme opens another door to the state.

Separately, Chief Minister Satheesan addressed recent controversies, clarifying that he never asked for the removal of a viral AI dance video, which had garnered 1.78 crore views by Sunday. He said the police informed him that complaints had been received under the Information Technology Rules seeking the video's removal. Additionally, Satheesan commented on the CPI(M) party's response to the Assembly poll defeat, noting that the party's extended state committee appeared to place responsibility on M.V. Govindan and the voters before moving on. He described the situation as quite interesting and indicated that the party would undergo a process of correcting mistakes in every respect.