Kerala Graphene Policy: India’s First Comprehensive One
Why in the news
Kerala’s Cabinet cleared a graphene policy described as the first full-fledged one in India. It seeks to build the state into a worldwide centre for graphene technologies.
Key facts
- Approving body: the Kerala Cabinet.
- Status: India’s first comprehensive graphene policy.
- Focus: research and development, production and innovation in graphene-based technologies.
- Vision: Kerala as a global graphene hub.
Main features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incentives | Part of the policy package |
| Dedicated graphene parks | Planned under the policy |
| Flagship project | Graphene Innovation Centre, Kochi |
Why it matters
- Gives the state a formal roadmap for a new-technology sector.
- Links research, manufacturing and innovation in a single policy.
Exam angle
- State: Kerala; first of its kind in India.
- Flagship centre located at: Kochi.
- Material: graphene, subject of the policy.