Gujarat IT/ITeS policy 2022–2027 explained

Location:	Gandhinagar
State:	Gujarat
Chiefminister:	Bhupendra Patel
Launch Place:	GIFT City, Gandhinagar
Key People:	Jitu Vaghani, Vijay Nehra
Ministry:	Science and Technology
Gujarat IT/ITeS policy 2022-2027

The new Gujarat IT/ITeS policy was unveiled on 8 February 2022 at GIFT City, Gandhinagar by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The objective of the policy is to strengthen the Information technology ecosystem of Gujarat and to generate 1 lakh direct jobs in the IT/ITeS sector.^{[1] [2]} The goal is to improve IT export to 25,000 crore from 3,101 crore.^{[3] [4]}

Key Pointers

• Facilitate the creation of world class co-working spaces to enable any IT company to fast track their IT operations in the State.^[5]
• Establishment of the Gujarat AI School / AI Center of Excellence with the objective to become the foremost source of Industry ready skilled talent for the IT Industry.

CAPEX

• The policy envisions CAPEX support of 25% up to INR 50 Cr. for normal projects and INR 200 Cr. for Mega Projects.^[6]
• CAPEX support for Data Center of 25% up to INR 150 Cr. and Power tariff subsidy of INR 1/unit for a period of 5 years.
• CAPEX support for Cable Landing Station (CLS) of 25% up to INR 20 Cr. and Power tariff subsidy of INR 1/unit for a period of 5 years.

OPEX

• Under the OPEX model, the government will provide support of 15% up to INR 20 Cr. per year for normal projects and INR 40 Cr. per year for Mega Projects^[7]

Employment

• Special initiatives to boost IT employment in the state through Employment Generation Incentive and up to 100% reimbursement of employer's EPF contribution ^[8]
• Financial support up to INR 50,000 per person through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the graduate students and working professionals for skill development^[9]
• Large-scale Information, Education and Communication (IEC) programs targeting school children and general public for improving digital literacy and enhancing awareness of Information Technology.

IT Cities / Townships

• Incentivizing the development of IT Cities / Townships with CAPEX support up to INR 100 Cr. and relaxations in regulatory & FCI norms.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-02-09. Gujarat unveils new IT policy to generate 1 lakh direct jobs. 2022-02-13. The Indian Express. en.
2. Web site: Bureau&. BL Ahmedabad. Gujarat launches new IT/ITeS policy, aims to generate 1 lakh jobs in 5 years. 2022-02-13. www.thehindubusinessline.com. en.
3. Web site: CM Patel launches new IT policy as Gujarat prepares for technological revolution. 2022-02-13. The New Indian Express.
4. Web site: 2022-02-08. CM Bhupendra Patel Launches New IT Policy of Gujarat. 2022-02-13. OTT India. en-US.
5. Web site: Gujarat unveils new IT policy expecting 8-fold growth in exports. 2022-02-13. Sarkaritel.com. en-US.
6. Web site: Niyati Parikh. Feb 8, 2022. Capex support of up to Rs 200 crore in Gujarat IT/ ITes Policy Ahmedabad News - Times of India. 2022-02-13. The Times of India. en.
7. Web site: 2022-02-10. Gujarat's new IT-ITeS policy to create 1 lakh jobs in 5 years. 2022-02-13. IndBiz Economic Diplomacy Division. en-US.
8. Web site: 2022-02-09. Gujarat to set up an AI school under new IT/ITeS policy. 2022-02-13. Analytics India Magazine. en-US.
9. Web site: 2022-02-08. Trending news: New IT Policy of Gujarat: Government has implemented new IT policy, the sector will get a boost. 2022-02-13. Hindustan News Hub. en-US.
10. Web site: Gujarat government rolls out new IT & ITeS policy for five years. 2022-02-13. The Financial Express. en.