Dakshin Dialogues 2024: P Rajeev unveils Kerala’s push for digital revolution

At the third edition of South First’s annual thought conclave, Dakshin Dialogues-2024, Kerala Industries and Law Minister P Rajeev highlighted the state’s efforts to become the first in India to attain full digital literacy.

The event, themed, People and Technology: Governance for Tomorrow, saw Rajeev in conversation with Sateesh Andra of Endiya Partners, discussing Kerala’s digital ambitions and strategies to address key challenges.

Rajeev announced that Kerala is on track to achieve full digital literacy by November 2024. This milestone, he noted, would solidify the state’s commitment to bridging the digital divide in society, supported by initiatives like the Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON).

Focusing on Kerala’s digital and technological advances, Rajeev highlighted the state government’s strides in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) for local governance