Kerala becomes India's first fully e-governed state

Tags: State News

The state has achieved this feat through policy initiatives aimed at transforming it into a digitally empowered society.

An Overview of the News

• The government focused on setting up a knowledge-based economy and achieving 100% digital literacy.

• Important services across various sectors were digitized to ensure transparency, inclusiveness and accessibility for all citizens.

• E-governance in Kerala has streamlined service delivery, reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and delays.

• Online portals and mobile applications have been launched for citizens to interact with government departments and access services easily.

• Integration of technology in the education and healthcare sectors has been a priority, with digital learning platforms and telemedicine services being implemented.

About Kerala

Capital - Thiruvananthapuram

Official Bird - Great Hornbill

Governor - Arif Mohammad Khan

Chief Minister - Pinarayi Vijayan

Origin of rivers in Kerala

• Periyar River

• Bharathapuzha River

• Pamba River

• Chaliyar River

• Chalakudy River

India's longest lake - Vembanad, Kerala