UP steps upIT policy pushfor $1 tn Goal

Lucknow: The state’s IT and electronics department on Wednesday held a meeting to assess the implementation of its investment and technology policies, with IT and electronics minister Sunil Kumar Sharma directing officials to speed up projects, incentives and initiatives aimed at strengthening the sector’s contribution to UP’s $ 1 trillion economy target.Progress of the IT policy, electronics manufacturing policy, semiconductor policy, data centre policy, startup policy and provisions related to global capability centres (GCCs) were reviewed. Sharma said the IT and electronics sector had an important role in achieving UP’s $ 1 trillion economy target and stressed that effective implementation of policies and creation of an investor-friendly environment were necessary to translate investment proposals into projects. He directed officials to ensure that benefits of incentives and initiatives reached investors, companies and young people.“Investment in the technology sector should not only strengthen the state’s economy but also create opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship for the youth,” Sharma said.The review focused on emerging sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and data centres. Principal secretary, IT and electronics, Alok Kumar, special secretary and managing director, UPDESCO, Akanksha Rana and special secretary and managing director, UPLC, Jasjit Kaur were present.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in LucknowStay updated with the latest Lucknow news. Download the TOI App.