The Government of Keralam has actually relabelled the Electronics & Information Technology Department as the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies.
The Government of Keralam has actually relabelled the Electronics & Information Technology Department as the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies.
The choice shows the considerable growth of the department’s required beyond standard infotech and electronic devices, according to a main declaration on Saturday.
The Government Order relabeling the department was provided on Saturday, following the current cabinet choice, it stated.
Over the previous years, the department has actually played a main function in developing Keralam’s IT community through the advancement of Technopark, Infopark and Cyberpark, and in making it possible for the development of the State’s IT/ITES market, job opportunity and innovation financial investments.
Over the last few years, Keralam’s innovation landscape has actually moved decisively into brand-new and emerging locations consisting of expert system, electronic devices, semiconductors, quantum computing, blockchain, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, robotics, drones, area innovations, cloud computing, AVGC-XR, graphene, advanced products and other future innovations, the declaration stated.
The department has actually likewise been carefully associated with promoting start-ups, deep-tech endeavors and technology-led development.
“The renaming gives formal recognition to this broadened role. Kerala to respond more effectively to fast-changing developments in the global technology sector,” the declaration included.
It likewise highlights the State’s dedication to accountable development, digital improvement, digital public facilities, understanding markets and future-ready governance.
The modification follows the statement made in the Governor’s Policy Address for 2026 concerning the repositioning of the department in line with the State’s innovation vision.
The department will continue to operate as the nodal company for technology-led advancement in the State, while enhancing Keralam’s concentrate on expert system, future innovations, digital public facilities, deep-tech development and knowledge-based financial development, it stated.
As part of the state federal government’s 100 Days Programme, a series of institutional reforms are likewise underway, consisting of the Kerala State Digital Technology Mission, The Future Corporation and Semicon Keralam.
These efforts intend to reinforce Keralam’s digital governance architecture, future innovation abilities, semiconductor community and understanding market base.
The needed modifications in the Rules of Business of the Government of Keralam will be performed by the General Administration Department, the declaration included.
Released on October 4, 2026