Kerala must use to its advantage its natural beauty and skilled human resource for sustainable tourism initiatives and affordable healthcare, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for IT and Digital Services, Tamil Nadu, said here on Saturday.
He was addressing delegates on the theme ‘Unleash Kerala Potential’, on the concluding day of the 12th edition of the entrepreneurship conference ‘TIEcon Kerala-2023’. On potential growth sectors for the State, Mr. Rajan said renewed focus ought to be given to education, research and development, assisted living, health and wellness, and agriculture.
Referring to Tamil Nadu’s success, he emphasised how inclusivity, gender-neutrality, and equitable opportunities contributed to the State’s vibrant economy and shared insights on Tamil Nadu’s strategies, highlighting the importance of education, incentives, and a supportive ecosystem that fostered women’s participation in the formal economy.