The document discusses Kerala, India as an emerging investment destination. It highlights Kerala's strengths such as low costs, skilled workforce, advanced infrastructure and social development. Major upcoming projects include an international seaport, LNG terminal and highway development. Potential sectors for investment identified are tourism, healthcare, IT, infrastructure and manufacturing. Kerala has the best healthcare and social indices in India and is emerging as a hub for health tourism and medical services. The state also has advanced telecom infrastructure and is well-positioned for IT and ITES investments.

1. Sopgroup :15 Siyad Mohammed Deepam S S Satheesh K V Antony Dexter D’ Morris Vineesh D Ann Maria Mathew

2. KERALA THE EMERGING INVESTMENT DESTINATION

5. KERALA – SOCIAL ADVANCEMENTS Source : Overseas Development Council, USA Rank in India Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) Highest Literacy Highest Density of Science & Technology Personnel Highest Birth Rate Lowest Infant Mortality Lowest Life Expectancy Longest Death Rate Lowest No. of hospital beds per 1000 population Highest

12. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY National ILD Hub 100% of telephone exchanges digital Highest telecom density Cochin – Communication Hub – SEA-ME-WE-3 & SAFE cable landings – abundant bandwidth 1 st wireless district in the country Universal OFC connectivity across State