1. What is the Kerala Data Portal ?
Kerala Data Portal is a centralized, web-based repository designed to publish authoritative facts, figures, and statistics related to the development and welfare initiatives of the Government of Kerala. It serves as a single source of truth for official state data.
2. Who manages and maintains this portal?
The portal is an initiative of the Government of Kerala. The technical design, development, and maintenance are handled by C-DIT, while the data is provided through a collaborative effort of various state departments and institutions.
3. Can I use the data from this portal for my research or publication?
Yes. You can reproduce the material featured on this portal free of charge. However, you must ensure the data is reproduced accurately and is not used in a misleading context. It is mandatory to prominently acknowledge "Kerala Data Portal, Government of Kerala" as the source.
4. In what formats can I download the data?
To support Open Data standards, the portal aims to provide datasets in machine-readable and industry-standard formats such as CSV, XML, and XLSX.
5. How often is the data on the portal updated?
The frequency of updates varies depending on the nature of the data. Some datasets are updated periodically while others are updated annually.
6. Is there a fee to access the datasets?
No. Access to all public datasets hosted on the Kerala Data Portal is free of charge for all citizens, institutions, and researchers.
7. What should I do if I find an error in the data?
If you notice any discrepancy, please contact us through the details provided in the Contact Us section.
8. Can I link to Kerala Data Portal from my own website?
Yes, we welcome direct linking to the information on this portal. However, our pages must load into a newly opened browser window or tab and should not be loaded inside frames on your website.