Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 30 -- Kerala is committed to supporting social startups and women entrepreneurs with innovative ideas aimed at addressing societal challenges, Industries and Commerce, AI and Startups Minister P K Kunhalikutty said on Wednesday.

Inaugurating the Social Entrepreneurship Conclave organised by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) as part of the state government's priority 100-day programme, he said Kerala had significant potential for the growth of social enterprises.

The opening of the Vizhinjam International Seaport had created easier access to global markets, providing local enterprises with new opportunities to reach international customers, he said.

Traditional handloom products could be taken to overseas markets...