IT minister’s Message – Cyberpark

In the recent past, Kerala has emerged as one of the most investment and business friendly destinations, attracting both industry giants and Startups. Industry leaders and innovators have acknowledged the amenities and facilities of international standards that we assure, our industry enabling atmosphere, the transparency, and efficiency of our regulatory compliance mechanisms and so on. With timely and stakeholder-friendly policy interventions, and the incentivisation of innovations, Startups and entrepreneurship, Kerala’s Government has always extended unparalleled support to the IT industry. Kerala IT has immensely benefited from this supportive atmosphere. An inventive, robust and productive IT ecosystem with agility, talent and acumen to remain ahead of the technological curve has emerged, due to such forward looking policies. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Kerala has found novel ways to overcome them and emerged stronger. The growing demand for spaces and facilities in our IT Parks and the exponential growth in Kerala’s IT exports are testimonies to our robust IT ecosystem. Thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities have been created. Revenue from IT exports have grown 23.5%, from Rs. 1 4,837 crore in FY 20 — 21 to Rs, 1 8,330 crore in FY 21 – 22 This proves that Kerala’s IT sector is based on strong foundations. Every time the world has been on the verge of a digital renovation, Kerala has had the foresight to focus on new and emerging technologies, positioning ourselves for the future. We have weathered the worst of the circumstances, even at the global level, and are optimistic of the times to come too. The fact that Kerala is the first State in India which set up an IT Park of its own, is ample proof of how future ready we are. Even now, in our flawless acceptance of the ‘new normal’ work culture, our IT sector’s capacity to move forward boldly, is at display. ‘Work From Home’ and hybrid modes of work continue to be swiftly embraced and effectively implemented causing little disturbance. Kerala IT is agile and constantly ready for significant sector development. We will continue to scale greater heights and reach further horizons, both now and in the future.

Pinarayi Vijayan

The Chief Minister of Kerala (Minister of IT)