State Cabinet approves new IT, textile policy

18 Oct 2013 Evaluate

With an aim to bring more investment and generate additional employment, State Cabinet has approved new policies for the information technology (IT) and textiles sectors. The new IT policy is set to turn Bangalore into a largest exporter of IT services in the world within next seven years. Exports from Bangalore, which is ranked second after Silicon Valley in the U.S, currently stand at Rs 1.65 lakh crore.

As per the policy, a single window agency would be established for catering to investment needs of companies wanting to invest in the State. The policy pushes for investment in tier-II cities such as Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli-Dharwad, and Belgaum.

Meanwhile, the state cabinet also approved a new textile policy (2013-18) entailing an investment of Rs. 1,000 crore in the next five years. The new policy, which is expected to give a boost to spinning mills, would also bring in more employment opportunities in the garment sector.

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