Industries

* **Tourism:** A globally recognized sector leveraging the backwaters, Ayurvedic wellness retreats, hill stations, and cultural festivals. * **Information Technology:** Centered around major hubs like Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram (one of India's largest IT parks) and Infopark in Kochi. * **Healthcare & Ayurveda:** Renowned for modern medical facilities and traditional Ayurvedic treatment centers, driving medical tourism. * **Agriculture & Food Processing:** Processing of marine products, spices, cashew nuts, and coconut-based goods. * **Coir Manufacturing:** A traditional industry utilizing coconut fiber to produce mats, ropes, and flooring, heavily concentrated in Alappuzha. * **Shipbuilding & Maritime:** The Cochin Shipyard is a major maritime facility handling large vessel construction and repair.