Tripura Data Centre Policy launched
The Tripura government has launched Tripura Data Centre Policy- 2021 in order to encourage IT and ITES based enterprises in the state. All small, micro, medium, IT-related government and private and jointly managed companies in the state come under this policy. This policy will be in operation from 30.10.2021 until March 2027 next.
For this reason, enterprises established during this period only will be covered by this policy. Enterprises Established prior to this will be covered under IT/ITES Incentive Scheme 2017.
If the ownership of any enterprise changes then the new owner will get the benefits of this policy. The enterprises falling under ‘Tripura Data Centre Policy- 2021’, whether established on state governmental space, PWD department’s or private area, will be provided with 50% rental discount of upto 12.00 lakh rupees annually, else the state government will provide subsidy on long term (30 years) lease.
Apart from this, other incentives will be provided such as electricity at a low price, dual grid power supply, renewable energy usage, facility for the generation of solar and wind energy-based electricity. Data Centre enterprises will be provided with a 30% subsidy on internet usage.
As these enterprises will remain open for 24 hours, they will be given the facilities of ‘Tripura Essential Services Maintenance Act 2019 also. The enterprises will be given 30% subsidy on capital investment. Details on availing the incentives of this policy will be issued by the Industries and Commerce department later on.
The Government of Tripura has launched the policy with a vision to build the state into a data centre hub that will not only bring big investments but also create job opportunities in the state. This information was provided by the Secretary of Information Technology Tanushree Debbarma.
Free residential training on Software commenced
Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tripura in collaboration with NavGurukul Foundation has commenced 18 months free residential scholarship programme in Software Programming on November 10 last, 2021 at the Agartala campus at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel.
This programme is an initiative to provide guaranteed job placements in private start-ups, small & medium enterprises (SME) to the girls from marginalized families throughout the state with educational qualifications of class 10th pass and to impart leadership and enhance their communication skills.
Trainees are selected through online screening conducted by the department in association with NavGurukul.
The entire programme including fooding, lodging is sponsored by NavGurukul foundation. Girl students from different parts of the state joined the program about which they have expressed their excitement and expectation about the programme.
This information was collected from a press release issued by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tripura.