Kerala to present a comprehensive workation policy draft by January: Shri PA Mohamed Riyas
Kerala is gearing up to unveil a comprehensive workation policy draft by January 2026, as announced by Tourism Minister Shri P.A. Mohamed Riyas. This initiative aims to position Kerala as India’s premier workation destination, blending work and leisure in the state's scenic locales. Key Highlights from the Announcement Strategic Vision The policy will harness Kerala’s natural beauty and robust infrastructure to attract remote workers and digital nomads. Collaborative Planning A high-level meeting was held in Thiruvananthapuram involving: - IT Department officials - Kerala Startup Mission - Hotel and Resort Associations - Internet Service Providers - IT park representatives - Government departments Infrastructure Focus Plans include enhancing: - High-speed internet connectivity - Transport facilities - Amenities tailored for remote work Tourism Boost The policy is expected to further elevate Kerala’s tourism sector by tapping into the growing global trend of workations. Shri Riyas emphasized that Kerala Tourism has been promoting workation culture for the past four years and sees this policy as a way to consolidate those efforts into a structured framework.
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