Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Kerala Launches 'Work Near Home' Project
Kerala is starting a new project called 'Work Near Home' on January 19.
The first center will be in Kottarakkara.
This project helps people work close to their homes without traveling to big cities.
The centers will have good computers and fast internet.
The government wants to create five lakh jobs in villages.
A company called Zoho is already working there.
The project is supported by a special loan to keep costs low.
More centers will open in other places soon.
Kerala's 'Work Near Home' project launches on January 19 in Kottarakkara.
The first center is set up in a refurbished BSNL office building.
The project aims to create five lakh village-based employment opportunities.
Centers will offer uninterrupted electricity and high-speed internet.
Zoho Corporation has already started operations in Kottarakkara.
- Who
- Kerala Government, Technopark, Cyberpark
- What
- Launch of 'Work Near Home' project
- When
- January 19
- Where
- Kottarakkara, Kerala
- Why
- To bridge the gap between rural talent and global employment opportunities
- Launch Date
- January 19
- First Location
- Kottarakkara
- Initiators
- Kerala Government, Technopark, Cyberpark
- Target Employment
- 5 lakh village-based opportunities
- Facilities
- Uninterrupted electricity, high-speed internet
- Supporting Firm
- Zoho Corporation
- Funding
- Interest-free loan from Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board