Zoho Corporation launches its first AI and robotics research and development centre in the rural village of Neduvathoor near Kerala's Kollam district.
The new centre, located in a 3.5-acre IT park, currently employs 250 workers with plans for further expansion, emphasizing Zoho's goal of creating high-tech jobs in rural areas.
Zoho has recruited 40 graduates from the region for training in AI, machine learning, robotics, and engineering to promote local talent development.
The aim of the centre is to boost rural development by bringing advanced technology work to areas that are not traditionally part of India's IT growth, potentially inspiring similar initiatives by other companies.