Rajasthan to Develop New IT City 50 km from Gurugram

29 Nov 2024 CW Team

Rajasthan has made a significant move by welcoming the first major company to set up its new IT city, located 50 kilometers away from Gurugram. This step was highlighted by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the State’s Industry and IT Minister, who spoke about the initiative with great enthusiasm. Rathore emphasized the state's commitment to developing its infrastructure and industrial capabilities, marking this as a major milestone for the region's economic growth.

Rathore also shed light on the government's collaborative effort with the Tata Group to enhance the state’s workforce readiness. The partnership will focus on upgrading 100 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) within Rajasthan. These upgrades are part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure that the state's labour force is equipped with the necessary skills and training to meet the demands of emerging industries, particularly in the IT and technological sectors. This initiative is expected to play a crucial role in the state's long-term industrial development and its ability to attract more investments.

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