Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (Keltron) is upgrading its lighting division at Nandi Bazar, Moodadi into an ‘Electronics Village’, aiming to produce a wide range of assistive medical devices.

  • Keltron’s lighting division upgraded to Electronics Village
  • ₹5 crore allocated in state budget for Phase‑1
  • New production lines for Shravan Neo, Shravan Mini, and other medical devices

Kerala Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty announced on August 24 that the Keltron lighting unit at Nandi Bazar, near Moodadi, will be transformed into an ‘Electronics Village’. The move is positioned as a catalyst for expanding assistive‑technology manufacturing in the state.

Present at the ceremony were MP Shafi Parambil and Koyilandy MLA K. Praveenkumar, who both praised the initiative for its potential to generate skilled jobs and improve healthcare accessibility.

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Keltron already produces hearing‑aid models such as ‘Shravan Neo’ and ‘Shravan Mini’. The upgraded facility will add a suite of medical electronics, including electric three‑wheelers for seniors and differently‑abled citizens, radiant warmers, baby‑warming wraps, oxygen concentrators, nebulisers, digital pH meters, and clinical thermometers.

The state budget has earmarked ₹5 crore for the first phase of development. Officials describe the plan as an effort to create the largest industrial cluster for assistive‑technology production in India.

Economic analysts predict that the project will boost local employment, stimulate ancillary industries, and increase Kerala’s export potential in high‑tech medical devices. The emphasis on indigenous technology and cost‑effective manufacturing aligns with India’s broader “Make in India” goals.

The initiative also promises to reduce dependence on imports for critical health equipment, thereby strengthening the nation’s self‑reliance in medical emergencies.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the establishment of an Electronics Village in a semi‑urban hub like Moodadi could catalyze a ripple effect across South India, boosting both healthcare accessibility and indigenous manufacturing capabilities.

“This development not only augments Kerala’s industrial landscape but also accelerates India’s journey toward self‑sufficient medical technology.” – Dr. Anjali Roy, Health‑Tech Analyst
Did You Know?: Kerala already hosts 12 electronics clusters, collectively providing over 30,000 jobs across the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What new products will be manufactured at the Electronics Village?
A: Shravan Neo, Shravan Mini, electric three‑wheelers for seniors, radiant warmers, baby‑warming wraps, oxygen concentrators, nebulisers, digital pH meters, and clinical thermometers.

Q2: How much funding has been allocated for this project?
A: The state budget has set aside ₹5 crore for the first phase of the Electronics Village.