India, Aug. 13 -- As governments increasingly turn to data and artificial intelligence to deliver more targeted and efficient public services, the government of Kerala is taking its next step in that journey. To support the state's digital transformation initiatives, the Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM) has selected SAS, a global leader in data and AI, as a strategic analytics partner to strengthen governance, service delivery and accountability across social welfare programmes.

The collaboration marks an important milestone in Kerala's ongoing efforts to harness advanced analytics and AI to drive enhanced transparency in beneficiary selection, and to establish a safety net for disaster prevention, mitigation and response. By leveraging S...