GovTech • Digital Transformation

Driving digital governance in Kerala

As Director of Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM), leading initiatives in e-governance, cybersecurity resilience, and responsible AI adoption for citizen-centric service delivery.

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Digital Initiatives

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Service Leadership

Sandip Kumar, IAS - Director Kerala State IT Mission

About

Sandip Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer serving as Director of the Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM), the Government of Kerala's nodal agency for digital governance and e-service delivery. He spearheads initiatives in cybersecurity resilience, digital public infrastructure, and responsible AI adoption.

e-Governance

Strengthening online service delivery, transparency, and accessibility across departments.

Cybersecurity

Building capacity and incident preparedness through IAM and Crisis Management frameworks.

AI for Good

Promoting responsible AI initiatives that improve decision-making and public services.

STRATEGIC FOCUS

Key Priorities

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Citizen-Centric e-Governance

›Online service delivery
›Transparency initiatives
›Accessibility standards
›Department coordination

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Cybersecurity & Resilience

›Incident preparedness
›Identity & Access Management
›Cyber Crisis Management
›Capacity building

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AI for Public Good

›Responsible innovation
›Academic collaboration
›Pragmatic pilots
›Startup engagement

ACHIEVEMENTS

Selected Initiatives

Led state-wide Cyber Security Workshops in partnership with NeGD–MeitY, emphasizing data privacy and resilience.

Participated in Digital India forums showcasing Kerala's model for digital governance and innovation.

Convened AI-in-governance consultations with departments, KSUM, and ICT Academy for pragmatic pilots.

RECOGNITION

Awards & Honors

Best Sub Collector Award

Recognized as the Best Sub Collector in the state for outstanding administrative service and citizen-oriented initiatives.

STATE RECOGNITION

Certificateless Governance — MeitY

MeitY Felicitation for State-wide Certificateless Governance

Recognition highlighting Kerala's leadership in paperless, certificate-less services across departments.

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LEADERSHIP

Aralam Farm Managing Director (2023–24)

Transformational Leadership at Aralam Farm

•Introduced innovative, high-tech farming to enhance yield and sustainability
•Established Mushroom Farming units and modern Cashew & Honey Processing
•Implemented fencing to mitigate elephant intrusions and crop damage
•Commissioned a high-tech nursery enabling diversified cultivation and entrepreneurship

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