The State Government recognises the need to develop a strong bond of partnership between Government and provate sector for the proper and rapid development of I.T. in the State. Adequate representation would be provided to the representatives of I.T. Industry in policy formulation and designing of incentives. For crating an investor friendly environment in the State, the Government will ensure--

PROMOTING I.T. SERVICES AND I.T. ENABLED SERVICES

In order to capitalize on the vast employment on the vast employment generating potential of the IT services industry, the State Government shall actively promote establishment of units for providing IT – Services (hardware / software based etc.) and IT – enabled Srvices ( Call Centering, Medical Transcription, BPO, etc.). As these units have vast employment generation potential, technical know-how, Infrastructure and marketing support and financial assistance will be provided by State Government Organizations for setting them up. Lucknow Kanpur corridor shall be developed as an ideal ITS and ITES destination with leverage of IIT(K), IIM(L) and IIIT(A) as technical and manpower centers of exellence. and a land bank, on lines of Noeda /G Noida, developed by the state, having all required facilities for ITS and ITES industry. Private and institutional cooperation shall also be solicited for this.

PROMOTING IT INDUSTRY

IT industry in U.P. has continuously shown growth parallel to the growth of the industry in the country. Software exports and domestic software sales have continuously contributed to the economy of the state. Recognizing the need to give further thrust to the industry. the state government shall strive to facilitate investment in this sector by creating a investor frindly environment. Reliable infrastructure. single window speedy clearances and escorts services will be provided to the IT industry entrepreneurs. A special package of incentives under this IT policy will be worked out for mega projects in IT sector.