Kerala Rebrands IT Department to Focus on AI and Deep-Tech Push
· Technology · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The Kerala government has officially renamed its Electronics and Information Technology department to the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies in Kochi. Announced in line with the Governor's 2026 policy address, the change broadens the department's mandate beyond conventional IT and electronics. The repositioning aims to leverage the State's knowledge capital and establish knowledge industries as a core pillar of the local economy. Institutional reforms accompanying the rebrand include the Kerala State Digital Technology Mission, The Future Corporation, and Semicon Keralam. These initiatives are designed to strengthen digital governance, semiconductor capabilities, and deep-tech startup ecosystems across the State.
Why it matters
The structural overhaul positions Kerala to capture emerging global investments in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and advanced technology sectors.
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