
Govt. notifies IT Policy for 2021-24
The Hindu
Integrated Technology Park in Vizag and digital libraries in gram panchayats are highlights
The State government on Friday notified the Information Technology (IT) Policy for 2021-2024, which aims at creating an industry-ready talent pool and fulfilling the demand for skilled IT manpower. It also aims at facilitating creation of co-working spaces and satellite centres to enable seamless commencement of operations of IT units, promoting innovation and startups through appropriate incentives and interventions, and emerging technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, blockchain, augmented / virtual reality, providing a boost to gig economy by supporting freelancers in the IT space, and facilitating quick approval of investment proposals. A G.O. to this effect was issued by Principal Secretary (ITE&C - promotions) G. Jaya Lakshmi.
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