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The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Internship Kerala 1.0 to connect 1 lakh FYUGP students with internship opportunities
Keltron has been roped in by the Higher Education department to develop a State-level internship portal, 'Internship Kerala 1.0', for students enrolled in four-year undergraduate programmes (FYUGP). The initiative will mark the first time an elaborate portal, envisaged to cater to 1 lakh students, is being launched to facilitate internships in Kerala. The decision to enlist public sector undertaking (PSU) is based on a proposal by the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), which is tasked with identifying and empanelling agencies to establish Centres for Skill Development Courses and Career Planning (CSDCCP), envisaged to operate as skill development centres in all higher education institutions. Keltron, among other agencies, had already been enlisted to impart skill courses through the centres. Building on this collaboration, the State-owned company recently submitted a proposal to extend the utility of its developed portal to all FYUGP students. The portal is being designed for internships mandated in the curriculum during the fourth semester. It will serve as a crucial link between three key stakeholders: students, higher education institutions and industries. Multiple options Once inaugurated, 'Internship Kerala 1.0' will be accessible to all higher education institutions and students. Registered students will have the flexibility to choose from a multitude of internship options, aligning with their knowledge domains and preferences. The platform is expected to offer a diverse range of opportunities, categorised into free internships, internships with a stipend and paid internships. Keltron has been instructed that priority be given to internship opportunities within PSUs. KSHEC member secretary Rajan Varughese said the initiative is intended to exploit the untapped potential of PSUs in providing hands-on training to students and enhancing their employability. The involvement of public institutions is also aimed at bringing down internship expenses for students. He added that the universities have already forged partnerships with various public-sector skill enhancement agencies to operationalise the CSDCCPs. KSHEC has empanelled ASAP Kerala, Keltron, Institute of Human Resources Development, ICT Academy of Kerala, Centre for Continuing Education Kerala, Kerala State Centre for Advanced Printing and Training, and LBS Centre for the purpose. (EOM)
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
AI-driven traffic signals go live at 3 junctions, pilot rollout by June 15
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) began partial operations of its much-delayed pilot under the Rs197-crore Intelligent and Integrated Traffic Management System (IITMS), with smart signals now functioning at three out of 10 selected intersections — Laxmi Nagar, Deekshabhoomi, and Shraddhanandpeth. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These are being operated on a trial basis and signal the beginning of the transition to an AI-driven traffic regime in the city. NMC electrical department executive engineer Rajendra Rathore confirmed that signal and system installations are underway with civil and cabling works nearly completed. "About 90% of the IT components and controller boxes are in place," he said. The civic body now aims to complete installation and software integration at all 10 pilot junctions by June 10. The operations will be monitored from the central Command and Control Centre at Civil Lines. Kerala-based system integrator Keltron is implementing the project in collaboration with Nagpur police. Selected junctions include Alankar Talkies, Kachipura, Bajaj Nagar, Abhyankar Nagar, Ajit Bakery T-point, LAD Square, Laxmi Nagar, Deekshabhoomi, and two more. Also, part of the pilot includes few of the planned 25 speed radars and LED-based variable messaging signboards to deliver live traffic updates. Already, messages have gone viral on social media warning commuters that the system is live and will capture real-time violations — including red-light jumping, stopping on zebra crossings, wrong-side driving, and riding without helmets. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will generate e-challans instantly. Once fully operational, the AI-based system is expected to reduce travel time by up to 48% and increase vehicle speed by over 60%, replacing the city's 171 conventional signals with adaptive technology by 2026.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pilot Deadline Missed, IITMS Signal Installation at 10 Junctions to be Completed in Two Weeks
1 2 Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is racing against time to complete the pilot phase of its ambitious Rs197 crore Intelligent and Integrated Traffic Management System (IITMS). At a review meeting held on Wednesday, municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari directed the electrical department to finish installing smart signals at 10 key city junctions by June 15. Software operations will commence simultaneously from the NMC's command and control centre at its headquarters. Originally, the pilot project was scheduled for completion by April 30. After missing this deadline, the agency rescheduled it to May end. However, that deadline was also missed. Now, the civic chief has issued a stern ultimatum to the private contractor, warning of strict penal action if the revised June 15 deadline is not met. According to Rajendra Rathod, executive engineer of the NMC's electrical department, 90% of the required materials — including IT and controller boxes and other installation components — have already reached Nagpur. "Civil and cable-laying works are nearly complete. We're now ready to proceed with signal and system installation," he said. The pilot project is being executed in collaboration with Kerala-based system integrator Keltron and the city's traffic police. The selected junctions for this phase include Alankar Talkies, Kachipura, Bajaj Nagar, Abhyankar Nagar, Ajit Bakery T-point, LAD Square, Laxmi Nagar, Shraddhanandpeth Square, and Deekshabhoomi Square. The pilot will also feature trial runs of two to three of the planned 25 speed radars and LED-based variable messaging signboards, designed to provide commuters with real-time traffic updates. Once operational, the AI-powered IITMS will replace conventional signal timers with 171 adaptive traffic signals across the city. These signals will respond dynamically to live traffic conditions, potentially reducing travel time by 28-48% and increasing average vehicle speeds by 46-62%. Beyond easing congestion, the IITMS will include features such as red-light violation detection, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), speed monitoring, and CCTV-based surveillance. All data will be fed into a centralized command centre, enabling automated e-challans and simulated emergency traffic control. The entire project is scheduled for completion by December 2026, with Keltron responsible for installation and a five-year maintenance period. Once the pilot phase is declared successful, the NMC will begin city-wide upgrades of the remaining 161 signals and associated infrastructure.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
‘Operation K-Force' & a call for the four ‘A's: Kerala's silent growth in strategic sector
KOCHI: Kerala may not be the first name that springs to mind when you think of defence and aerospace. But make no mistake - the state is quietly scripting a revolution in India's quest for 'Atmanirbharta' in the strategic sector. From shipyards to space parks, MSMEs to military-grade startups, Kerala is stepping up post-Operation Sindoor, tapping into a rapidly expanding defence opportunity with a mix of gritty innovation and strategic ambition. At the heart of this story is Keltron. 'Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Keltron played a key role in strengthening India's defence response,' Industries Minister P Rajeeve revealed. The state-run electronics giant supplied critical systems for INS Arnala - the first indigenously built anti-submarine warfare vessel - including its sonar sensor, underwater communication system, power amplifier, and echo sounder. That's not all. Keltron had earlier delivered the 'Maareech Towed Array' system — designed to detect and neutralise torpedoes — to the Indian Navy. 'With decades of technical expertise, Keltron is now a trusted name in defence. Orders are steadily flowing in,' Rajeeve added. WhatsApp to warfare Ironically, Kerala's most promising defence cluster — K-Space — is still just a concept. 'We don't have anything officially called K-Space. What we have is a WhatsApp group,' chuckled a startup founder, who wished not to be named. But the vision is real. The state government has earmarked land at TechnoCity for a futuristic Kerala Space Park. The initiative is being revived after facing setbacks caused by the alleged involvement of M Sivasankar, IAS—who had been leading several projects, including the Space Park initiative—in a scandal. Meanwhile, Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has launched the Kerala Defence Innovation Zone (K-DIZ) in collaboration with DRDO, Technopark and others. 'It's part of the larger Emerging Technology Hub—a 2 lakh sq. ft. facility to drive aerospace and defence innovation,' said G Levin, CEO of K-Space, adding that several initiatives are being readied behind the scenes. BrahMos, drones and beyond Big-ticket land deals are also in motion. A 200-acre land allocation for the second unit of BrahMos Aerospace Trivandrum Ltd (BATL) is underway, alongside a proposal for a 100-acre Integrated Defence Industrial Park near Kattakada. The drone ecosystem is buzzing too. Startups like Vektas Technologies, operating out of Technopark, are building UAVs for disaster warning and rescue, with payload capacities of 10–20 kg and flight range up to two hours.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Keltron, C-MET join hands to launch sensor-manufacturing hub in Thrissur
In a major boost to Kerala's electronics manufacturing sector, a Sensor Manufacturing Common Facility Centre is set to come up at Mulangunnathukavu in Thrissur district. The project is a collaborative effort between Keltron and C-MET (Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology), functioning under the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT. Industries Minister P. Rajeev has confirmed the development, following a meeting with S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT. The new centre will be developed on land currently owned by Keltron. As part of the plan, 12.19 acres of Keltron's land—some of which is under liquidation—will be reclaimed and repurposed for the project. The State will seek approval from the High Court to proceed with the land acquisition. Project blueprint Of the total land, 5 acres will be transferred to the Union Ministry for the expansion of C-MET, while the remaining 7 acres will be used to establish the sensor manufacturing facility. Keltron has prepared the project blueprint based on a detailed proposal submitted by C-MET. The facility is envisioned as a hub for sensor innovation, including an incubation centre for sensor technologies, development of sensor-integrated chips, and the production of key electronic components. 'This is a strategic step in transforming the State into a hub for advanced manufacturing. The proposed centre will promote technology-based industrial development,' the Minister said.
