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Malayalis looking for new pastures have found a haven in northeastern states, especially Assam and Mizoram where government and private players have set up new cement and mineral plants in pursuit of development.
Over the last two years, nearly 200 families from Kerala have settled in these states after finding jobs in these industries. With the threat of extremist outfits such as ULFA waning and governments focusing on major infrastructure and development projects, the states are attracting talented and qualified personnel from states such as Kerala, said Ram Tirath Jindal, principal secretary, Industries and Commerce and Panchayat and Rural Development and Mines and Minerals Department, Assam, in a telephonic conversation.
With the influx of people from the state, more Malayali associations have been launched in these states with Mizoram even declaring a state holiday on Thiruvonam.
"There is a positive change in the investment climate in these states. The state governments are focusing on development and the situation is perfect for making investments. Other than seeking employment opportunities, large number of Malayalis are also investing in various sectors," said Kerala Association Guwahati joint secretary R Harikumar, who has been a resident of Assam for over a decade.
He said employment opportunities have increased manifold with investments doubling in mineral-related sectors in these states. "Technically qualified youngsters from Kerala have found jobs in these industries. The local residents also welcome people from other states and we don't have any trouble from ULFA activists," he added.
"These new ventures need talented and qualified people, and they are coming from outside the state, mainly south India. They have identified the potential of northeastern states for growth and this is a positive development," Ram Tirath Jindal said.
link:Northeast: A new haven for jobless Malayalis - The Times of India
Good start for the north east as these ULFA's threats are dying down
Over the last two years, nearly 200 families from Kerala have settled in these states after finding jobs in these industries. With the threat of extremist outfits such as ULFA waning and governments focusing on major infrastructure and development projects, the states are attracting talented and qualified personnel from states such as Kerala, said Ram Tirath Jindal, principal secretary, Industries and Commerce and Panchayat and Rural Development and Mines and Minerals Department, Assam, in a telephonic conversation.
With the influx of people from the state, more Malayali associations have been launched in these states with Mizoram even declaring a state holiday on Thiruvonam.
"There is a positive change in the investment climate in these states. The state governments are focusing on development and the situation is perfect for making investments. Other than seeking employment opportunities, large number of Malayalis are also investing in various sectors," said Kerala Association Guwahati joint secretary R Harikumar, who has been a resident of Assam for over a decade.
He said employment opportunities have increased manifold with investments doubling in mineral-related sectors in these states. "Technically qualified youngsters from Kerala have found jobs in these industries. The local residents also welcome people from other states and we don't have any trouble from ULFA activists," he added.
"These new ventures need talented and qualified people, and they are coming from outside the state, mainly south India. They have identified the potential of northeastern states for growth and this is a positive development," Ram Tirath Jindal said.
link:Northeast: A new haven for jobless Malayalis - The Times of India
Good start for the north east as these ULFA's threats are dying down
