Amit Shah Advocates for Gujarat's Growth in IT and Service Sectors
Gujarat must lead in services and IT sector too, says Amit Shah
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the need for Gujarat to enhance its position in the service sector during the inauguration of the Million Minds Tech Park in Ahmedabad. He aims to position Ahmedabad among India's leading tech hubs, with plans for significant job creation and infrastructure development to support this vision.
- 01The Million Minds Tech Park will span 13.5 lakh square feet and cost approximately ₹1,100 crore (around $132 million USD), creating a work environment for 9,000 professionals in its first phase.
- 02The project will be expanded in seven phases, with a total estimated investment of ₹15,000 crore (roughly $1.8 billion USD) and is expected to generate over 63,000 high-value jobs over the next five years.
- 03Shah highlighted India's emergence as a leader in artificial intelligence and deep technology, promoting sectors like robotics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.
- 04The Innovation and Incubation Centre at the National Institute of Design (NID) aims to connect students with industry opportunities and promote high-technology sectors such as semiconductor design.
- 05The Million Minds Tech Park includes 50% commercial space and will feature malls, hotels, and residential facilities, forming an integrated ecosystem.
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During the inauguration of the Million Minds Tech Park in Ahmedabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for Gujarat to rise among the top three states in the service sector, following its success in manufacturing and green energy. He stated that projects like the tech park are crucial for positioning Ahmedabad alongside major technology hubs such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The Million Minds Tech Park, developed over 13.5 lakh square feet at a cost of approximately ₹1,100 crore (around $132 million USD), will initially accommodate 9,000 professionals and is expected to create over 63,000 high-value jobs in its upcoming phases. Shah also emphasized India's leadership in emerging technologies and the importance of structured policies and infrastructure development in attracting global firms. Additionally, he inaugurated the Innovation and Incubation Centre at the National Institute of Design (NID), aiming to enhance India's design capabilities and connect students with industry opportunities. The comprehensive development plan for the tech park includes commercial spaces, malls, and residential facilities, contributing to an integrated ecosystem for economic growth in Gujarat.
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The development of the Million Minds Tech Park is set to create significant employment opportunities and enhance Gujarat's position as a technology hub.
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