Addressing the 'Emerging Kerala Global Connect' meet, he also announced that the demand for establishing an IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) is under Centre's consideration.
"We need to build an enabling environment to facilitate investment in every possible way and I am very pleased to hear the state Chief Minister promise that that is precisely what he is determined to do.
"Our Government is committed to helping and adding to the initiatives of the state government for building an improved industrial infrastructure in the State," he said, inaugurating the meet.
Singh said that tomorrow he would will be laying the foundation stone for the Kochi Metro Rail Project for linking Aluva to Petta.
"Our Government has approved the project at a cost of over Rs 5100 crore. When this project is completed, it would transform the face of the commercial capital of the State by easing the burden of traffic congestion," he said.
Various central ministers including Defence Minister A K Antony, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, other State Ministers besides CII President Adi Godrej were present on the occasion.
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