Kerala Govt Forms First-Ever Artificial Intelligence Ministry

The Kerala government has created a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio for the first time at the cabinet level as part of a major reshuffle of ministerial responsibilities after the formation of the new UDF government. 

The move marks a significant shift in the state?s governance structure, with the AI portfolio placed under the Industries and Commerce department along with Information Technology and allied



sectors.

According to the state Gazette order released on May 20, senior Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty has been assigned the departments of Industries and Commerce, Information Technology, and the newly created Artificial Intelligence portfolio. 

His responsibilities also include start-ups, mining and geology, handlooms, and textiles. The state government officially released the notification all