Kerala Cabinet Approves IT Policy 2026, Targeting 500,000 New Jobs

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Kerala Unveils IT Policy 2026: Targets 5 Lakh Jobs, Boosts Digital Economy

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News18•20-02-2026, 18:00

Kerala Unveils IT Policy 2026: Targets 5 Lakh Jobs, Boosts Digital Economy

•Kerala Cabinet approves IT Policy 2026, aiming to create 5 lakh new jobs and secure 10% of India's IT exports.
•Plans include tripling IT infrastructure, increasing startups to 20,000, and establishing Centres of Excellence in emerging technologies.
•Focus on 100% internet access, digital education, and data-driven governance with a single user interface for citizen services.
•Measures to attract investment, simplify labor laws, expand plug-and-play workspaces, and encourage Global Capability Centres.
•Promotes inclusivity for women, persons with disabilities, and transgender persons in the IT workforce, launching special technology missions.

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