There is no other state in India like Kerala where so many people have so much to say even on matters they have no clue about. That is why people talk about the negative sides of an industry which has'nt even come. All the economically successful countries in the world achieved it through investments by private entrepreneurs. Communist China was a closed country that did not let anyone in or out. In the eighties, when Deng Xiaoping opened the doors of the Great Wall, all the big companies in the world started coming one after the other. As a result, not only did the locals get jobs, but China also became one of the largest economic powers in the world. Today, there is no market in the world where Chinese goods are not sold.

This change in attitude and policy saved China. It was only after two decades that India started walking that path. The results are still emerging. Although the old symptoms have not completely disappeared, Kerala is now slowly developing a business-friendly environment. It is an undeniable fact that the practical steps taken by the current Industry Minister P. Rajeev, who came to power with the first Pinarayi Vijayan government in 2016 contributed to this development. Under his active leadership, the Minister of Industry paved the way for a business-friendly environment in Kerala. The Ease of Doing Reforms that he has formulated have been receiving many awards.

In this context, Kerala is looking forward to the Invest Kerala being held in Kochi with great anticipation. This two-day summit aspires to propel Kerala forward, embracing the advancements of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The fact that the opposition has also announced its support for this summit is a commendable step that will give great confidence to the businessmen who want to come here. About 3,000 people, including diplomatic representatives from 26 countries, are participating in the Investors Summit. Austria, Norway, Vietnam and Malaysia are the partner countries of the summit. There are ministerial teams from Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Zimbabwe and delegations from countries like Germany and France. The Chief Minister and the Industries Minister are leading the discussions. High-ranking officials including the Chief Secretary and other experts will be part of the discussions.

The development of the Vizhinjam port under Adani's leadership is a major factor attracting other industrialists. Along with this, the six-lane national highway and other infrastructure facilities are also developing, which is likely to attract private investors. As infrastructure facilities develop, private investment projects will also come without any special motivation from anyone. The bureaucratic system also needs to be freed from the old attitude of 'government business as usual'. Specially trained officials should be the ones who should communicate with the industry representatives and make decisions. No summit will yield good results without good follow-up. It is hoped that this investor summit, which is being held after eight months of preparation, will be enough to rewrite Kerala's industrial horoscope.