Kerala's traditional handicrafts varieties are a class of its own. The artisans of Kerala carves in wood, design in jewellery and makes idols in metal. The gifted artisans makes beautiful idols of Lord Krishna, Ganesh, Goddess Saraswathi, Lakshmi etc. in sandal wood ,elephants in rose wood and other art works in varieties of other woods. The life size models of Kathakali and the models depicting boat race of Kerala are Kerala's own master pieces. The idols of Lord Nataraja in dancing pose and the various lamps (vilakku) which are very essential for every ceremonies of malayalees.
Kerala's Balaramapuram handloom sarees are well known for its simplicity, exquisite design and beauty. These traditional handloom saris are made out of the finest cotton yarn with intricate designs of golden jerry. Balaramapuram is also famous for its fine dothis and its traditional neryathu and the set mundu.
The coir industry, one of the major traditional industries in the State and second only to agriculture as a source of employment in Kerala, provides employment to around 4 lakh persons, of which 84% are women. With 10.05 lakh hectares under coconut cultivation, this accounts for 45% of the net cropped area in the State.
The Industries Department is headed by the Hon'ble Minister (Industries). The administrative head of the Industries Department is the Principal Secretary (Industries & Commerce). The Directorate of Industries Department is located at Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, is headed by the Director (Industries & Commerce). This is the functional arm of the Department implementing various industrial activities of the Departments. District Industries Centers are located in all district head quarters.
Son of Shri. Kelappan and Smt. Kunhi; born at Nadapuram on 3rd August 1948; B.A., LLB; Advocate; Social and Political Worker. Entered Politics through students movement; was the President and the Secretary of SFI State Committee; College Union Chairman, Brannan College, Thalassery (1973-74); Member, Calicut University Senate (1975-76).
Most Commented