Department of Industries (Kerala)

Department of Industries and Commerce
വ്യവസായ വാണിജ്യ വകുപ്പ്
Agency overview
Formed1960
JurisdictionKerala
HeadquartersThiruvananthapuram
Minister responsible
  • P. Rajeev, Minister for Industries, Commerce, Mining and Geology, Handlooms and Textiles, Khadi and Village Industries, Coir, Cashew Industry, Plantation Directorate
Agency executives
  • Mr. Suman Billa IAS, Principal Industry (Industries and NORKA)
  • Mr. A P M Mohammed Hanish IAS, Principal Secretary (Industries)
Parent agencyDepartment of Industries and Commerce
Child agencies
  • Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Limited
  • Directorate of Industries and Commerce
  • Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
  • Kerala Bureau of Industrial Promotion
Websitehttp://www.keralaindustry.org/

The Department of Industries is a key government department that oversees industrial activity in the Indian state of Kerala. The DOI is a senior cabinet department led by a senior minister and team of 15 secretaries. The administrative head of the Industries & Commerce Department is the Principal Secretary (Industries & Commerce). The Directorate of Industries & Commerce Department is located at Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, is headed by the Director (Industries & Commerce). This is the functional arm of the department implementing various industrial activities of the departments. District Industries Centers are located in all district headquarters.