MUMBAI: Kerala Vision, the state's leading digital services provider, has announced an ambitious Rs 200 crore investment plan aimed at transforming Kerala's rural tourism landscape whilst significantly enhancing the region's digital infrastructure.

The comprehensive initiative, unveiled at the Invest Kerala Global Summit, focuses on developing undiscovered tourist destinations throughout Kerala's villages and establishing a state-of-the-art underground optical fibre network along national highways. This dual approach aims to boost both tourism potential and telecommunications infrastructure across the state.

Kerala Vision managing director Suresh Kumar P.P, and chief operating officer  Padmakumar N,  presented the detailed project report to a distinguished panel including industries minister P Rajeev, principal secretary A P M Mohammed Hanish IAS, and Kinfra  managing director Santhosh Koshy Thomas.

Kerala Vision, which currently serves more than one million internet subscribers, brings considerable expertise to the project. The company operates the state's largest optical fibre network, providing high-speed internet connectivity even to remote locations, alongside its digital television service offering up to 155 channels across various entertainment packages.

The investment marks a significant step in Kerala's digital transformation, combining tourism development with infrastructure enhancement. By leveraging its extensive network capabilities, Kerala Vision aims to create a more connected and accessible state for both tourists and residents, supporting the region's long-term economic growth.