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Kerala IT: The Global Benchmark for Digital Excellence

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Welcome to Kerala IT—the pioneer of India’s digital journey and a premier global destination for technology, innovation, and sustainable growth. We offer a holistic ecosystem where world-class infrastructure, high-caliber talent, and visionary governance converge to build the future.

World-Class Infrastructure: The Hub & Spoke Model

Kerala’s IT landscape is anchored by three massive strategic hubs, providing over 15 million sq. ft. of state-of-the-art, eco-friendly workspace.

Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram): Asia’s first IT park and a global powerhouse. Home to 480+ companies (including TCS, Infosys, and Oracle) and 71,000+ professionals, with women making up 45% of the workforce.

Infopark (Kochi): A high-growth destination for MNCs and home-grown giants, recording a 34.7% annual export growth and housing over 64,000 employees. Cyberpark (Kozhikode): The digital catalyst for Northern Kerala, doubling its export revenue annually and fostering a vibrant community of 85+ companies.

AI-Powered Kerala: Shaping a Smarter Tomorrow

Leading India’s AI revolution, Kerala is transforming governance and education through strategic, ethical innovation.

Strategic AI Initiatives
Kerala AI Mission (K-AIM): A dedicated mission to implement AI across administration and public service delivery.

K-AI Initiative: A flagship platform uniting government, innovators, startups, and researchers for the public good.
VidyAI Program: A "Smart Officers, Smarter Governance" initiative empowering officials with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.

Key Milestones & Achievements

First International Gen AI Conclave: Hosted India's first global summit in 2024 at Kochi in collaboration with IBM.

Revolution in Education (KITE): Leading the world's largest ICT project in schools, Kerala is the first state to provide AI training in government schools, supported by 50,000 Hi-Tech classrooms and dedicated AI labs.

Kairali AI Chip: A landmark achievement in the semiconductor sector developed by Digital University Kerala (DUK).

Infopark AI City: Developing Kerala’s first AI City with a projected investment of ₹25,000 Crores.

Our Innovation Powerhouses

Beyond office spaces, we provide specialized infrastructure for the technologies of tomorrow:

India’s First Digital Science Park: A ₹1,515 Cr project focusing on AI, Semiconductors, Robotics, and Smart Materials.

Digital University Kerala (DUK): Partnering with Oxford, Manchester, and Edinburgh to bridge the gap between academia and Industry 4.0.

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM): Ranked as the World’s No. 1 Public Business Accelerator, supporting 4,000+ startups and a robust network of 63+ incubators.

Maker Village: India's largest hardware deep-tech incubator, driving breakthroughs in ESDM, IoT, and Drones.

ICFOSS: The International Centre for Free and Open Source Solutions, promoting the development and usage of FOSS technology across all sectors.

Governance: The Six-Point Blueprint

Our digital transformation is driven by a world-class governance model that ensures efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity:

Seamless Citizen Experience: Digitizing 900+ services via the e-Sevanam portal.

Proactive Welfare: Tech-led grievance redressal and transparent disaster management through platforms like CMDRF.

Mission-Mode Transformation: Shifting the entire state administration to the eOffice system.

Digital Infrastructure as a Right: Delivering high-speed connectivity to every household through the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON).

Tech-Enabled Programs: Implementing Blockchain (Kerala Blockchain Academy) and GIS for secure, data-driven decision-making.

Empowered Local Self-Governance: Utilizing AI virtual assistants like SMARTi to ensure the benefits of the digital economy reach every village.

A Collaborative Ecosystem of Stakeholders

Kerala IT thrives through the synergy of its diverse stakeholders:

Government & Policy: Led by the Chief Minister and the High-Powered Digital Advisory Committee.

Implementation Agencies: KSITM (Mission mode), KSITIL (Infrastructure), and ICT Academy (Skill development).

The Backbone of Digital Services: C-DIT (Centre for Development of Imaging Technology), providing critical ICT solutions and high-security digital authentication for the state since 1988.

Global Industry Partners: Home to titans like IBM, TCS, UST, Allianz, Ernst & Young, and Quest Global.

Strategic Enablers: NASSCOM, TiE Kerala, and GTech, ensuring a business-friendly environment and global market access.

Why Kerala?

Superior Talent: A digitally literate workforce where 45% of employees are women, setting a benchmark for gender inclusivity.

Quality of Life: The world’s greenest IT parks, offering a perfect work-life balance in "God’s Own Country."

2031 Vision: Transforming Kerala into a global AI Hub and a complete Knowledge Economy, with fully paperless governance targeted by December 2026.

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