Kerala
Key Additions:
- Strategic Advantage: High literacy rate (96%) and robust healthcare infrastructure for health-tech GCCs
- Sector-Specific Initiatives:
- Kochi: Blockchain and fintech (e.g., Kerala Blockchain Academy collaborations)
- Thiruvananthapuram: Space-tech GCCs (linked to ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre)
- Green Initiatives:
- Carbon-Neutral IT Parks: Solar-powered IT parks with EV charging stations
- Green Fund: ₹100 crore allocated for sustainable GCC infrastructure
- Skill Partnerships:
- Tie-ups with Tata Elxsi and UST Global for specialized IoT and embedded systems training
