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Bengal's IT Sector Booms: Rs 30,000 Cr Investment Planned
16 Jan
Summary
- West Bengal's IT sector expects Rs 30,000 crore investment.
- The flagship Silicon Valley project aims for 7,500 jobs.
- State ranks sixth nationally for data center capacity.
West Bengal's IT sector is on the cusp of a major expansion, projecting an investment of Rs 30,000 crore into its flagship Silicon Valley project. This initiative is a cornerstone of the state's digital roadmap, focusing on artificial intelligence, data centers, and global capability centers. The 250-acre Silicon Valley project is progressing rapidly, with 41 companies already securing land and construction well underway, anticipating the creation of at least 7,500 jobs.
The state's technological presence is expanding beyond Kolkata to cities like Siliguri and Durgapur, boasting 32 government and over 60 private IT parks. These parks house more than 2,800 IT companies, employing over two lakh individuals. Notably, West Bengal holds the sixth position nationally for data center capacity, with 11 operational private data centers, including advanced facilities in Siliguri.
The government plans to grant private firms access to its state-run data center infrastructure for AI training and model building. This move aims to foster innovation and collaboration. Software exports from the state have seen substantial growth, increasing from Rs 8,000 crore to over Rs 40,000 crore in the last 15 years, highlighting West Bengal's emergence as a robust IT destination.
