Software Technology Parks of India has launched its latest centre in Kohima.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology of India inaugurated the STPI-Kohima, the 61stCentre of STPI in the presence of Mmhonlumo Kikon, MLA and Advisor, Information Technology & Communication, Science & Technology, NRE, Government of Nagaland. K.D. Vizo, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Power and Information Technology & Communications and P.K. Das, Director-STPI Guwahati.
STPI has been working with distinct focus for promotion of IT/ITES exports from the country by providing single window regulatory services under STP & EHTP schemes, plug & play incubation facilities for the start-up companies and young entrepreneurs as well as High-Speed Data Communication services for seamless access for offshore IT/ITES exports.
Taking forward the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure holistic development of IT in the Northeast region of the nation, STPI has embarked on creating an enabling ecosystem in NER by facilitating the physical and digital infrastructure required for promoting IT/ITeS sector.
With this mandate, STPI now has established a new STPI centre at Kohima which will promote IT exports and boost entrepreneurship from the region, the authorities said.
“Today, we are fulfilling a part of Prime Minister’s vision in creating the technological ecosystem in North East, thereby creating opportunities for future generations of youngsters of this region. STPI is a platform where you can take those aspirations, make experiments, some would be successful some would fail, but you can stand up and get up again reskill and upskill.
I have been working effectively on this two-prong strategy and STPI-Kohima is part of the second prong of creating opportunities for North East people to start their micro-entrepreneurship and business,” said Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology of India.
Mmhonlumo Kikon, MLA and Advisor, Information Technology & Communication, Science & Technology, NRE, Government of Nagaland stressed, “ Coordinated effort of various IT related organisations of Govt of India along with Dept of IT, Govt. of Nagaland, will make Kohima the IT hub of Northeast.”
“This centre is aligned with STPI’s vision of dispersing IT/ITeS industry to Tier-2/3 cities, and especially, strengthening the tech entrepreneurial ecosystem in North East to build innovative tech products, boost software exports, and create enormous employment opportunities for the local talent pool,” said Dr. Omkar Rai, DG, STPI.
The authorities further added that the establishment of STPI-Kohima centre is a joint effort of STPI, MeitY and Govt. of Nagaland. This is another step forward to facilitate and support the IT/ITeS industry, tech MSMEs, startups, budding entrepreneurs, and innovators of the state.
With 18,137 sq. ft. of built-up space, 2,484 sq. ft. raw incubation space and 114 plug-n-play seats, STPI-Kohima centre provide state-of-the-art incubation space, high-speed data communication facility and NOC.
STPI has been working with a distinct focus for promotion of IT/ITES exports from the country by providing single window regulatory services under STP & EHTP schemes, plug & play incubation facilities for the start-up companies and young entrepreneurs as well as High-Speed Data Communication services for seamless access for offshore IT/ITES exports.
STPI has been successfully delivering statutory services to the IT/ITES/ESDM industry in the most industry-friendly environment and has earned goodwill for its liberal style of functioning. Working closely with all the stakeholders, STPI has played a key role in transforming the country as the most preferred IT destination.
A fact that is aptly proven by the stupendous growth in exports by STPI units from Rs. 52 crores in 1992-93 to Rs. 4,92,074.55 crores in 2020-21. STPI has also played a role in promoting Tier-II/Tier-III cities of the country. Out of 61 STPI centres, 53 Centres are in Tier-II and Tier-III locations with an objective of a uniform and overall development of IT/ITES exports across the country.
STPI has been nurturing the tech start-ups ecosystem by implementing Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) and establishing Centre of Entrepreneurship ( CoEs) in emerging technologies pan-India.
