New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the Science Park and IT Park in Kannur.

Underscoring the future benefits of these parks, the Chief Minister recognised them as a hub for "academic research and industrial innovation." He added that these parks will scientifically drive the future of "Nava Keralam."

In a post on X, CM Vijayan wrote, "Building on our vision to transform Kerala into a global knowledge economy, laid the foundation stone for the Rs.600 Cr Science Park and IT Park in Kannur today. Spread over 50 acres, this hub will bridge the gap between academic research and industrial innovation. From Bio-processing to AI, these parks will leverage Kerala's high-quality hu...