Thiruvananthapuram, July 22 (IANS) Kerala government has unveiled an ambitious 100‑day mission to transform itself into a major destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with the government planning a global investment drive, international roadshows, infrastructure expansion and a large‑scale talent development programme.
Industries, Commerce, IT & AI Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty announced the initiative at the Kerala GCC Outlook 2026 conclave at Technopark, saying the campaign would aggressively market Kerala’s strengths to multinational companies looking to establish GCCs in India.
As part of the programme, the IT Department will participate in major global GCC events to showcase Kerala’s skilled workforce, quality of life and growing capabilities in emerging technologies. The state will also tap its global technology diaspora to attract investments.
The government will simultaneously focus on creating world‑class infrastructure by promoting technology parks and fast‑tracking Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) projects through a hassle‑free approval process.
All investment promotion initiatives will be brought under a common brand, ‘Future Corporation’, to give Kerala a distinct identity in the global GCC market.
To ensure a steady pipeline of industry‑ready talent, the government will launch an advanced upskilling programme in partnership with the ICT Academy of Kerala and the Digital University of Kerala.
The initiative will focus on emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor design and deep technology. Kunhalikutty also announced plans to organise a Kerala GCC Conclave and a Residential GCC Summit to strengthen engagement with global investors.
Special Secretary, Electronics and IT, Seeram Sambasiva Rao, said the state’s focus was on creating high‑quality jobs for Kerala’s youth by building a robust ecosystem for next‑generation technologies.
Industry leaders participating in a roundtable discussion urged the government to accelerate world‑class infrastructure, improve connectivity, develop integrated work‑life ecosystems and establish an efficient single‑window clearance system to make Kerala more competitive.
With Indian states competing aggressively to attract GCCs, the sector is emerging as a major source of high‑value employment, technology investments and innovation‑led growth.
Kerala’s 100‑day mission marks its most focused effort yet to secure a larger share of this rapidly expanding global industry.
–IANS
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