Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 -- Four projects for which EOIs were received in Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) held at Kochi this February with a total outlay of Rs 1,211 crores commenced in April, while 8 projects with an investment of Rs. 2,675 crores will have their foundation stones laid this month.

The 4 projects have the potential to generate 3,050 jobs. As many as 8,800 jobs will be created by the 8 projects.

Disclosing this at a press conference here today, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir P Rajeeve said this clearly affirmed Kerala's standing as a premier investment destination with increased investor trust in the government.

Also, another five projects, with an investment outlay of Rs over 1,000 crore and the potential to ...