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Keralam Renames IT Dept to Embrace AI, Future Technologies
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News18•03-10-2026, 21:15
Keralam Renames IT Dept to Embrace AI, Future Technologies
- •The Government of Keralam has renamed its Electronics & Information Technology Department to the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies.
- •This change reflects an expanded mandate beyond traditional IT, incorporating emerging areas like AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
- •The department has been instrumental in developing Keralam's IT ecosystem through Technopark, Infopark, and Cyberpark, fostering industry growth and employment.
- •The renaming acknowledges Keralam's commitment to responsible innovation, digital transformation, and future-ready governance, aligning with the Governor's Policy Address for 2026.
- •New initiatives like the Kerala State Digital Technology Mission, The Future Corporation, and Semicon Keralam are underway to strengthen digital governance and technology capabilities.
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The Government of Keralam renamed the department as the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies to reflect its expansion beyond conventional IT and electronics.
The change follows an announcement in the Governor's Policy Address for 2026 and a recent cabinet decision to reposition the department in line with the state's broadened technology vision encompassing emerging fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and semiconductors.
As part of the state government's 100 Days Programme, ongoing institutional reforms include the Kerala State Digital Technology Mission, The Future Corporation, and Semicon Keralam to strengthen digital governance and future technology capabilities.
