Archive · 16 Jan 2026
West Bengal's Rs 30,000-crore Silicon Valley Project
West Bengal is working on a big project called the Silicon Valley project.
It will cost Rs 30,000 crore and is expected to create 7,500 jobs.
The project focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres.
The state already has many IT parks and companies, and it wants to attract more businesses.
The government is also making it easier for companies to use their advanced computing facilities for AI training.
Additionally, the state has seen a big increase in software exports over the years.
Industry leaders believe West Bengal is becoming a great place for technology companies because of its talent pool and improving infrastructure.
West Bengal's Silicon Valley project, valued at Rs 30,000 crore, aims to boost AI, data centres, and global capability centres.
The 250-acre project is progressing rapidly and is expected to generate 7,500 jobs.
The state has 32 government IT parks, 60 private IT parks, and over 2,800 IT companies employing more than 2 lakh people.
West Bengal ranks sixth in India in terms of data centre capacity, with 11 private data centres operational.
The state government is finalizing a proposal to allow private companies to access government infrastructure for AI training and model building.
- Who
- West Bengal government, IT secretary Shubhanjan Das, industry representatives, Tata Consultancy Services
- What
- Launch of a Rs 30,000-crore Silicon Valley project focusing on AI, data centres, and global capability centres
- When
- Project is ongoing, with significant progress reported
- Where
- West Bengal, India, with expansion beyond Kolkata to Siliguri and Durgapur
- Why
- To boost the IT sector, generate jobs, and position West Bengal as a leading destination for technology and innovation
- Project Investment
- Rs 30,000 crore
- Project Area
- 250 acres
- Expected Jobs
- 7,500
- Current IT Parks
- 32 government, 60 private
- IT Companies
- 2,800+
- IT Employees
- 2 lakh+
- Data Centre Rank
- 6th in India
- Software Exports
- Rs 40,000 crore