Kerala Launches First Work-Near-Home Facility in Kottarakkara to Boost IT and Local Employment

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated 'Commune,' the state's first work-near-home facility in Kottarakkara, Kollam district, aiming to decentralize the IT sector and foster a knowledge economy. Equipped with modern amenities, the centre accommodates professionals and startups, supporting local employment and reverse migration. The government plans to replicate such centres statewide alongside broader infrastructure projects in Kottarakkara, including a drone park and university regional centre, to boost regional development and skill training.