Monitoring and managing the contents of official web portal of government of Kerala (www.kerala.gov.in), auditing the contents of various government websites and act as deputy web master for official web portal of government of Kerala. In addition the division manages Information Public Relations Department’s website (prd.kerala.gov.in), official websites of ministers, RTI website, Sabarimala etc. A portal exclusively for news feed www.keralanews.gov.in is also maintained by the division. Click here for websites managed by this division

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Designing of advertisements; space allotment for paid ads; delivery of release order for the same to newspapers; allotment of space for tender/auction, lookout notice; delivery of release order as per rotation chart; issuance of identity cards to marketing executive/messenger, editor, managing editor, executive editor, chief editor of dailies; validation of bill statement; bill sanctioning; preparation of media list categorising newspapers and other publication based on their circulation rate etc.

Production and release of electronic media advertisements for various government departments like video-audio-web display ads; fixation of advertisement rates and payment of bills; marketing of department produced ads through other agencies; distribution of ID cards to personnel of electronic media marketing division; production and distribution of electronic media advertisements for other departments; technical support for other departments in advertisement production; preparation of media list for electronic media through scrutiny; marketing of pre-commercial time allotted to department;

Maintaining a audio-video digitalized archives; documentary production works; co-ordination of documentation stringers in districts; archiving of data for department and government; production of documentaries highlighting cultural heritage of the State and developmental and welfare activities of government; pre-production and post production works of Nava Keralam programme. Information officer (Audio-Video Documentation) acts as the cost committee convener of outhouse productions.

Production and co-ordination of programmes for television channels and radio; production work of Janapadham- a radio documentary, Priya Keralam- a news oriented programme in Akashavani and Naam Munnottu – Chief Minister's grievance redressal programme; production of documentaries for other departments; empanelment of documentary directors; in-house production of documentaries; shooting and production works of Naam Munnottu programme; production of documentaries on special occasions like anniversary celebrations of the government etc.

Printing and circulation of all publications of the department as per prepared mailing list; work-order allotment and management; release of work-order for outsourcing (colour) films for printing in government press; assessment of printing status of publications at all stages; distribution of publications through mail to subscribers included in mailing list; distribution of publications through courier service to district information offices; maintaining a stamp register and mailing list for circulation purpose; redressal system to resolve complaints regarding circulation; circulation of po

Maintaining a State Information Centre for responding to queries related to government schemes offered directly or via telephone. It has a reference library with a good number of books from the State and the Central government and is availing books for public, students and media persons through reference library; availing dailies and gazettes for public, students and media persons, etc.

Data compilation, writing, translation, editing, proof reading, layout, design, communication with writers, co-ordination with press, fixation of remuneration to writers for Kerala Calling magazine, Heritage series publications, Handbook on Kerala, various reference books etc.; publication of books highlighting the achievements and welfare programmes of the government; publication of booklets reflecting developmental and cultural arena of the State, and other works in English published by the department. Also the division monitors the online version/publication of Kerala Calling.

Publication of Samakalika Janapadham, other Malayalam publications and reference books; data compilation, writing, translation, editing, proof reading, layout, design, communication with writers, co-ordination with press, fixation of remuneration to writers for Samakalika Janapadham magazine, and other works in Malayalam published by the department; publications on official language; special issues on the anniversary celebrations of the government; books on contemporary subjects, subjects seeking public awareness; organises debate on contemporary issues etc.

Organises various cultural event, fairs and festivals, film festivals; co-ordinates inter-state cultural exchange programmes; distribution of 35 mm films, audio-video CDs and DVDs; maintenance of film library/archives; organises various cultural programmes in consensus with various cultural organisations in other States as part of promotional activities of the State’s cultural diversity; maintenance and monitoring of Tagore Theatre; purchase of films and documentaries.