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Meghalaya Plans AI and GCC Push to Attract Tech Firms
Meghalaya wants more technology companies to open offices in the state.
Its new technology policy will focus on artificial intelligence and global capability centres.
These centres can handle work such as technology, finance, research and customer support.
The government may give special incentives to companies investing more than Rs 100 crore.
A new technology park in Shillong provides additional office space.
An AI centre will work on services such as healthcare, education and governance.
Meghalaya is also planning training for young people interested in semiconductor-related jobs.
Officials say the state still needs better infrastructure, skilled workers and the ability to help companies grow.
Meghalaya is drafting its second IT and IT-enabled services policy, focusing on artificial intelligence and global capability centres.
The state may offer customised incentives to investors committing more than Rs 100 crore.
Shillong Tech Park-II adds 1.8 lakh square feet of technology space at a cost of Rs 121 crore.
An AI Centre of Excellence, backed by Rs 18 crore from the Union government, is planned to support healthcare, education and governance.
The state is also preparing semiconductor training linked to Tata Electronics’ facility in Assam’s Jagiroad.
- Who
- The Meghalaya government, led in this initiative by Information Technology and Communications Secretary Pravin Bakshi, is developing the plans.
- What
- Meghalaya is preparing an IT policy focused on artificial intelligence, global capability centres, technology investment and workforce training.
- Where
- The initiatives are centered in Meghalaya, particularly Shillong Tech Park-II at Umsawli, with semiconductor training linked to Jagiroad in Assam.
- When
- The policy is being developed; the AI Centre of Excellence is expected to become operational in about two months.
- Why
- The state aims to attract technology companies, create jobs and expand beyond established technology hubs.
Key facts
- Policy focus
- Artificial intelligence and global capability centres
- Investment threshold
- Customised incentives may be considered for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore
- New technology space
- Shillong Tech Park-II adds 1.8 lakh square feet
- Tech park cost
- Rs 121 crore
- AI centre funding
- Rs 18 crore sanctioned by the Union government
- AI centre size
- Approximately 10,000 square feet
- Potential GCC discussion
- Meghalaya has held initial talks with US-based fintech company CodePay
Quotes
Pravin Bakshi
Commissioner and Secretary of Meghalaya’s Information Technology and Communications Department
“We are now in the process of working on an IT, ITeS policy 2.0. In that, we will try to focus on AI and then we will try to focus on GCC”
financialexpress.com
“The state government is always very keen to support any investment of more than Rs 100 crore by way of customised incentives”
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