Kerala to launch digital dashboard for real-time monitoring of projects

Kerala plans to introduce a digital dashboard at the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to monitor the progress of infrastructure and investment projects on a daily basis after they receive initial government approvals.

Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced the initiative after opening a Profit Tusker Summit in Kochi. The dashboard will enable the CMO to track project milestones in real time and intervene promptly to address delays and bottlenecks, helping speed up implementation.

Satheesan said the government had passed the Saral Keralam Act, amending 19 existing laws to simplify investment clearances and replace outdated single-window approval systems. The new framework provides a unified approval mechanism, which will serve as the final clearance for investors.


He said the government viewed major investors as partners in Kerala's development rather than adversaries. Under a proposed hospitality policy, prominent global investors visiting the state will be accorded state-guest status and personally received at the airport.

The government will announce or launch at least 10 major development projects on November 18, marking six months in office.

Among the key proposals is an international convention centre in Kochi to strengthen the state's position as a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism.

Satheesan also highlighted the expansion of international hotel brands in Kerala and plans to improve cruise connectivity. New cruise services are expected to connect the state with Colombo, the Maldives and the Gulf region. A dedicated cruise terminal is also planned for Kozhikode.