The Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) is the strategic advisory body of the Government of Kerala, mandated to design and implement forward-looking developmental strategies rooted in innovation, technology, and inclusion.

Out of 62 clusters assessed, the following five advanced to the final stage of selection:

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541

Kuthampully Handlooms, Thrissur

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15,489

Kollam Cashew Processors

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15,489

Kanhirode Weavers, Kannur

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15,489

Venad Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), Kollam

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15,489

Kerala Arts & Crafts Village, Trivandrum

Highlights

• Innovation and technology were identified as the key growth enablers, with the potential to unlock non- linear progress across traditional sectors.
• EDII’s evaluation and mentorship helped reorient the cluster development approach towards sustainable scaling and future- readiness.