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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.
