Govt. to explore GenAI to simplify administration

The State government will explore the possibilities of using artificial intelligence (AI), including GenAI, to simplify the State administration’s day-to-day operations for the benefit of the people, Industries Minister P. Rajeeve said here on Tuesday (July 15).

Kerala, he said, has a progressive social climate that encourages free thinking and scientific consciousness. So, there is great potential for innovation, he observed after inaugurating IBM’s Ecosystem Incubation Center (EIC) at Infopark Kochi. The EIC has been conceived as a strategic space designed to accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration across start-ups, enterprises, and academia, while serving as a hub for early-stage ventures, skill-building, and co-innovation.

Emphasising the need for a “clear understanding and consultation” ahead of introducing AI in the government’s daily operations, Mr. Rajeeve said its implementation would not compromise on privacy and data security. “This kind of a change will be very beneficial to the people,” he pointed out.

The Minister recalled that the government had prepared a draft proposal called ‘Industry 4.0’ for the introduction of AI in the industrial sector. “We will take a decision on this after receiving feedback from the industry,” he added.

Kerala has 16 colleges that have made it to the top 100 colleges in the country. Three universities are in the top 20, the Minister pointed out. Mr. Rajeeve also inaugurated a symposium ‘GenAI and Agentic AI for start-ups, academia, and enterprises’.

IBM Software senior vice president Dinesh Nirmal said Kerala enjoyed an advantage in the availability of skills and operational excellence. The State’s transport connectivity is “excellent” compared to other places, he said, noting that the incubation centre was started to “fully utilise the excellent IT ecosystem” in Kerala.

“By collaborating with organisations such as the Kerala Startup Mission, Infopark, Technopark, and the academia, we aim to scale the development of impactful software solutions to solve our clients’ hybrid cloud and AI needs,” he added.

Principal Secretary (Industries) A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish, KSIDC Managing Director Mir Mohammed Ali, IBM India vice president Vishal Chahal, Infopark CEO Susanth Kurunthil, and representatives of industry associations attended the event.