Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 29 -- Kerala is scripting a new chapter in digital governance, with the state government announcing that all local body services will go fully online within the next two years.

In a parallel milestone, Kasargod district has emerged as a national model for inclusive administration by ensuring that every Scheduled Tribe (ST) family now possesses all essential identity documents.

Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh underlined the government's commitment to bridging the digital divide, pointing out that 21.57 lakh people have already attained digital literacy through large-scale campaigns.

At the heart of this transformation is the K-SMART platform, which has revolutionised service delivery at the grassroots....