Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Keralam Renames IT Department to Emphasize AI and Future Technologies
Keralam has given its technology department a new name.
The new name mentions information technology, artificial intelligence and future technologies.
The government says the department now works on more than traditional computers and electronics.
Its work includes areas such as semiconductors, robotics, cybersecurity and space technologies.
It will still help guide technology development across the state.
The government says the change supports its plans for digital services and new kinds of technology businesses.
Other reforms are also being planned, including initiatives focused on digital technology and semiconductors.
The government will update its rules to reflect the new department name.
Keralam renamed its Electronics & Information Technology Department the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies.
The government said the change reflects the department’s expanded responsibilities beyond conventional IT and electronics.
The department will continue as the state’s nodal agency for technology-led development, including digital infrastructure and deep-tech innovation.
The 2026 Governor’s Policy Address announced the department’s repositioning in line with the state’s technology vision.
Related reforms include the Kerala State Digital Technology Mission, The Future Corporation and Semicon Keralam.
- Who
- The Government of Keralam and its Electronics & Information Technology Department.
- What
- The department was renamed the Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies.
- When
- The Government Order was issued on Saturday, October 3, 2026, according to the publication date and article; the article does not state the date of the cabinet decision.
- Where
- Keralam, India.
- Why
- To formally reflect the department’s expanded role in artificial intelligence, future technologies and other areas beyond conventional IT and electronics.
Reason for the change
Continuity of the department
Expanded technology mandate
Reason for the change
The government says the new name formally recognizes work spanning AI, deep tech, digital infrastructure and future technologies.
Continuity of the department
The department will retain its role as the state's nodal agency for technology-led development, rather than being replaced.
- New department name
- Department of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies
- Previous department name
- Electronics & Information Technology Department
- Government Order
- Issued on Saturday, October 3, 2026, following a recent cabinet decision
- Policy announcement
- The repositioning was announced in the Governor's Policy Address for 2026
- Technology areas named
- Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, cybersecurity, robotics, drones and other emerging fields
- Associated initiatives
- Kerala State Digital Technology Mission, The Future Corporation and Semicon Keralam
- Rules update
- The General Administration Department will make the necessary amendments to the Government's Rules of Business