Keltron’s ‘Electronics Village’ coming up near Moodadi
The existing lighting division at Nandi Bazar near Moodadi in Koyilandy as an ‘Electronics Village is being upgraded; more products to be manufactured there
Kerala's Industries Minister, P.K. Kunhalikutty, announced on Monday (August 24) that Keltron's lighting division at Nandi Bazar, near Moodadi, will be transformed into an 'Electronics Village'. The minister highlighted that Keltron is adapting its production to produce medical assistive devices in line with the evolving needs of society. The unit will cater to individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, and children by manufacturing a range of helpful devices.
The minister also mentioned that additional funds will be allocated for the expansion of the unit. Shafi Parambil, MP, and K. Praveenkumar, Koyilandy MLA, were present at the inauguration event. Reports suggest that the unit, operated by the Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation or Keltron, has been producing medical assistive devices, including hearing aid models such as 'Shravan Neo' and 'Shravan Mini'. The objective is to manufacture more devices at the facility using cutting-edge technology.
The aim is to establish the largest industrial cluster in assistive technology production in the region. A budget of ₹5 crore has been allocated in the State Budget for the initial phase of development works. The unit's focus will be on medical electronics, health technology, and assistive mobility sectors. Some of the planned products include special electric three-wheelers for senior citizens and differently-abled people, new models of 'Shravan Neo' and 'Shravan Mini', radiant warmers and baby warming wraps for infants, oxygen concentrators, nebulisers, digital pH meters, and clinical thermometers.
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