Kerala to Launch Digital Dashboard for Real-Time Project Monitoring

Kerala is preparing to launch a real-time 'Digital Dashboard' at the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) to track the daily progress of state infrastructure and investment projects following initial government approvals.

Speaking at the Profit Tusker Summit, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that the digital dashboard will enable the CMO to monitor project milestones directly on a daily basis. The system is designed to identify delays or bottlenecks, allowing the office to intervene immediately to resolve issues and expedite completion.

To streamline investment processes, the state government has passed the 'Saral Keralam' Act by amending 19 existing laws. This legislation replaces outdated single-window clearance systems with a unified, final authorization under a single approval.

The Chief Minister emphasized that major investors are viewed as partners in state progress. Under a new hospitality policy, prominent global investors arriving in Kerala will be received personally at the airport and treated as state guests.

Additionally, at least 10 key development projects are scheduled to be announced or launched as the government marks its six-month milestone in office on November 18. These initiatives include the establishment of a flagship international convention centre in Kochi aimed at boosting MICE tourism.

During the summit, the Chief Minister also presented the Profit Tusker Awards to industry leaders in recognition of their contributions to business and entrepreneurship.

"Implementing a real-time digital dashboard at the highest level of government is a practical step toward improving administrative accountability and project execution. For businesses and investors, regulatory predictability and faster dispute resolution are critical. By consolidating clearances through the 'Saral Keralam' Act and actively engaging with investors, the state is taking concrete measures to address traditional bureaucratic hurdles. Moving forward, the success of these initiatives will depend on how effectively the dashboard tracks ground-level implementation and prevents project delays." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes