Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Kerala to Become India’s First Digitally Literate State
Kerala is becoming India's first state where most people know how to use computers and smartphones!
The government trained many people, including the elderly, on how to use phones for things like making calls, watching videos, and using the internet.
Volunteers went to homes and workplaces to teach them.
They learned how to use apps and websites for important things.
Almost everyone who was part of the program finished it successfully.
It is all about helping everyone in Kerala use digital technology.
Kerala is set to become India's first digitally literate state, according to an announcement.
The initiative, called 'Digi Keralam', aimed to familiarize residents with digital technology and e-services.
The program involved surveys, training modules, and evaluation, with the help of volunteers.
21 lakh digitally illiterate people were identified, and nearly all completed the program.
Training included smartphone use, social media, online applications, and combating fake news.
- Who
- The Kerala government, along with volunteers, and residents of Kerala.
- What
- Kerala is becoming India's first digitally literate state through a government program.
- When
- The program started in 2023, and the state is set to be declared digitally literate on August 21st.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- To take the digital revolution to all sections of people and help them avail e-services.
- Program Name
- Digi Keralam
- Goal
- Digital literacy for all
- Households Surveyed
- 83 lakh
- Digitally Illiterate People Identified
- 21 lakh
- Volunteers
- 2.57 lakh
- Completion Rate
- 99.98%