J&K govt to set up IT park in Budgam

IT park to boost IT and e-governance implementation in state

PTI | April 7, 2011



Jammu & Kashmir has decided to set up an Information technology Park in the industrial Estate in Budgam district to boost IT sector in the state.

"An Information Technology Park would be set up in the industrial Estate, Ompora, Budgam (Kashmir) to boost IT sector in the state," Minister for Information Technology, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi said while reviewing the progress of the proposed project at a meeting here today.

The Minister said that government has proposed to set up IT parks in several parts to boost IT activities in the state. He said the move will go a long way in early implementation of e-governance in the state.

Every effort is being made to expand the ambit of IT, the minister said highlighting the need to take it to the remote areas for more benefit.

He said a joint inspection of the proposed sites, including Jammu and Samba, would be conducted to ensure early commencement of work on the projects.

He said the projects, once completed, would not only help in promoting IT sector in the state, but also generate employment for the youth.
 

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