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Friday, September 20, 2013

Central Govt clears Rs. 2.19 lakh cr. IT investment region in AP


Andhra Pradesh became the first State to get Centre’s clearance for setting up the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) dedicated to establishment and growth of IT, ITES and Electronic Hardware manufacturing in an area of 50,000 acres with an investment potential of Rs.2.19 lakh crore

When the Centre announced its policy to set up ITIR regions in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Odisha, the AP State was the first to send its proposal with allocation of 202 sq.km (50,000 acres) in Cyberabad Development Authority including the existing Information Technology hubs of Gachibowli and Madhapur; Hyderabad Airport Development Authority comprising Shamshabad, Mamidipalli, Raviryal, Adibhatla and Maheswaram; Uppal and Pocharam

The ITIR project for the State is the culmination of two-year efforts and coordination with 17 Central Govt Departments and the Planning Commission. 

The project to be developed in 2 phases, over a period of 25 years can earn direct revenue of Rs.3.11 lakh crore, including IT exports of Rs.2.35 lakh crore
PROJECT PROJECTIONS
  • IT Investment Region's Spread: 50,000 acres
  • Estimated Investments Over 25 Years: 15,000 Cr
  • Expected Revenues Over 25 Years: 2,35,000 Cr
  • Direct Employment: 15 Lakh
  • Indirect Employment: 50 lakh

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