As the year is slowly coming to a close, all around, I have been observing high level of complacence. In entrepreneurs and businessmen of the state, barring a few who are in sunrise industries such as real estate and retail, I do not see much enthusiasm. In the business front, there are many difficulties. In all, the situation is not very bright.
In Kerala, there is no ‘feel good’ factor there currently. And this is amidst a thriving economy, controlled inflation and a good monsoon at all India level. There is no comparison between the scenarios of India and Kerala. Why should this happen?
Frankly, I see is no governance happening here. The current Government that promised so much stability and growth, had failed miserably. The inner party rivalry, the corruption, the loose morale of political leaders etc makes matters worse. The bureaucracy, totally de-motivated, is inefficient. All these have led to a standstill situation in Kerala.
Industrialization of the state had suffered a lot. All through, the present incumbents in government had shown an attitude that was anti business. Even before projects are conceived, the message spreads around that it is going to be a failure. Such is our people's mentality. The Smart city project has taken 4 years to get signed. The Vallarpadom Super Container Terminal project inaugurated by our Prime Minister is yet to take off. FACT rejuvenation plans are lying at ‘as is where is’ level. Increasing power production and rapid creation of industrial parks are hanging. There is a clear-cut lack of leadership and vision in our state.
I have been in business in Kerala for the past 11 years. While I am not a gloom merchant, I must admit that I have not seen anything big and positive in the state’s industrial and economic front during the while. It is either rhetoric or gross inactivity.
I believe the State must take immediate steps to encourage entrepreneurship and privatization. We really need a ‘messiah’ now, around whom the state and its people can rally around. We need a proactive leadership.
Another year is going by without making any mark on Kerala. How long will we watch time go by like this?
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