Thiruvananthapuram, February 13 The Kerala government on Friday approved a graphene policy, which aims to make the state a hub for the production and research of this carbon-based material.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, according to a statement issued by his office.
The statement said that the state government has formulated large-scale projects to utilize graphene technology, which has the potential to bring about revolutionary changes in various industrial sectors.
The policy aims to promote research and application of graphene and related materials in the state, and to ensure support for development and industry, the statement said.
This includes promoting sustainable activities, establishing a favorable startup ecosystem, supporting research and development, ensuring technical support and global partnerships, providing financial consultancy services, and marketing, etc., it said.
The cabinet also approved the Kerala Advocates Welfare Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the statement said.
The amendment bill provides for an increase in the existing limit of Rs 10 lakh for the termination of practice and post-death benefit to a maximum aggregate amount of Rs 20 lakh, it said.
Besides that, financial assistance for major surgeries and cancer treatment will be increased from the existing Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, the statement said.