Kerala has rolled out an ambitious digital roadmap for the next decade. The state government has unveiled the draft vision document for the IT, Electronics, Semiconductor and Emerging Technology sectors, forming part of its broader Vision 2031 plan. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan released the document at the inauguration of ReCode Kerala 2025, a development seminar held in Kochi, with industries minister P. Rajeeve receiving the draft.
The blueprint sets an economic value target of $50 billion and aims to generate five lakh job opportunities. It also envisions attracting ₹20,000 crore in startup investments, nurturing 20,000 startups, and developing 30 million sq. ft. of new IT office spaces across the state.
To push this transformation forward, the government has formed four strategic missions — Kerala Artificial Intelligence Mission (K-AIM), Kerala Semiconductor Mission, Kerala Future Tech Mission (KFTM) and The Future Corporation (TFC). Each will focus on a specific area of innovation and policy support.
Under the Kerala AI Mission, a “Kerala AI Bill of Rights” is expected by 2030, aimed at ensuring the ethical and transparent use of artificial intelligence. The Kerala Future Tech Mission will concentrate on emerging domains like cybersecurity, space technology and green computing parks. Meanwhile, The Future Corporation will serve as a global investment facilitation agency under the brand “Kerala: Global Talent. Ethical Tech. Sustainable Growth.”
The draft vision also talks of a comprehensive IT Policy and a separate Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy to make the state more business-friendly. Kerala is hoping to attract 120 GCCs by 2031, along with dedicated GCC Parks in major IT corridors.
To boost research, innovation and skill development, the government plans to set up Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and Incubation Centres within higher education institutions. The document also outlines a plan to reduce government software expenses by 30% through greater adoption of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS). Around one million individuals are expected to be trained in AI and related technologies through the ICT Academy.
Kerala is also eyeing the fast-growing AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics) sector. The state aims to host 250 companies in this space by 2029 and secure 10% of India’s export share. Another goal is achieving 100% online government services, reflecting Kerala’s push for full-scale digital governance.
“Kerala has made remarkable progress in the digital sector. With Vision 2031, we are now aiming to secure global attention and drive large-scale economic growth,” said Seeram Sambasiva Rao, special secretary, Department of Electronics and Information Technology.