Kerala stands as a beacon of excellence in education, boasting high literacy rates, near-total school enrollment, and a commitment to fostering a knowledge-based society. The state also shines in healthcare, with commendable achievements in low birth and infant mortality rates, life expectancy, and maternal healthcare, positioning it as a model for holistic human development. Kerala’s progress is comparable to that of many developed nations
The objective of "FOSS TechVenture" is to inspire students to innovate, cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, and gain practical knowledge in the rapidly evolving fields of IoT, Drones and Cybersecurity. The selected participants from the program will have the opportunity to attend specialized training sessions in their chosen domains. The training program will be conducted in three zones across Kerala(southern region, central region, and northern region). Following the technical training program, these selected participants will be eligible to participate in a Hackathon program organized by ICFOSS and, that will be conducted at the ICFOSS office, Trivandrum. Interested and eligible contestants who are attending the training program, will also have the opportunity to receive one year of complimentary incubation support from ICFOSS.
The Government of Kerala has come up with the draft of the Kerala IT Policy 2023 and the draft is now being published for obtaining feedback and suggestions from the public.