Hyderabad, which has emerged as a significant information technology hub, is set to grow further with IT minister K T Rama Rao stating on Tuesday that the focus now is on Rajendranagar where a new IT cluster will come up with 28 companies deciding to set up shop there.
Addressing a public meeting in Rajendranagar, KTR said there was a major constraint for land in places like Madhapur, Kondapur and Gopannapalli in Serilingampally mandal in Ranga Reddy district and therefore, Rajendranagar will host the next major IT cluster.
“In a few
years, Rajendranagar will turn into another Serilingampally with the setting up of IT companies here,” he said. The IT minister announced that 350 acres of land has been identified between Budwel and Kismatpur.
Recently, officials of 28 IT companies, who visited the area-,found it suitable and have agreed to set up companies there. “There is a scope for 1.2 lakh people being employed when the entire place is used for setting up IT companies. I will personally take interest in developing Rajendranagar,” KTR said.