Kerala Cabinet approves IT Policy 2026

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Industry, investment & MSMEs· Prelims + Mains· 20 February 2026

Why in news

The Kerala Cabinet approved the Information Technology (IT) Policy 2026 to position the state as a hub for high-tech sectors and create 5 lakh new jobs.

Background

The policy aims for Kerala to secure 10% of India's total IT exports and a 5-10% share in high-tech sectors like AI and genomics. It establishes three specific missions: Kerala Electronics and Semiconductor Mission (KESM), Kerala AI Mission, and Kerala Future Tech Mission (KFTM).

Facts for Prelims

FactKerala IT Policy 2026 target: 10% of India's total IT exports
FactKerala IT Policy 2026 target: 5 lakh new jobs
BodyKESM: Kerala Electronics and Semiconductor Mission
BodyKFTM: Kerala Future Tech Mission
FactTarget share in high-tech sectors (AI and genomics): 5-10%

For Mains

Q. Discuss how state-led technology missions can foster a knowledge-based economy and address the digital divide in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure bottleneck: Need for private-public partnerships to expand specialized IT space
Skill gap: Aligning workforce training with emerging AI and genomics requirements
Data sovereignty: Balancing rapid digital transformation with robust cybersecurity and privacy frameworks

Keywords: Knowledge economy · Digital transformation · Semiconductor mission · High-tech manufacturing · Public-private partnership

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