Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 9 -- Keralam is seeking to emerge as a global hub for life sciences research, innovation and investment, with three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and four expressions of interest (EoIs) involving proposed investments worth Rs 713 crore exchanged at Bio Connect 4.0, the two-day international expo and conclave held in this city.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan has assured investors and innovators of government support, highlighting the state's efforts to simplify regulatory procedures and accelerate investment clearances in the fast-growing sector.
Satheesan said the government had introduced the 'Saral Kerala' mechanism, or Simplified and Accelerated Regulatory Approvals and Licenses, within days of assuming offic...