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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ITC gets occupancy certificate for New Town IT campus, posts Mamata
1 2 Kolkata: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has issued an occupancy certificate to ITC Limited for its IT & ITES campus in New Town, CM Mamata Banerjee posted on X on Tuesday. The campus, on 17 acres of land, was allotted by Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (Hidco). "Glad to share that the occupancy certificate is being issued by our New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) for ITC Limited's world-class IT & ITES campus in Action Area-III of New Town, spread over 17 acres of land allotted by our WBHIDCO," the CM posted. "The campus comprises three key buildings — a high-rise office tower, a business support centre and a dedicated knowledge centre — together offering over 14.5 lakh sq ft of built-up space. With an investment of around Rs. 1,200 crore, the facility is set to generate direct employment for more than 5,000 professionals," Banerjee added. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata "With this milestone, operations are set to commence shortly — further accelerating West Bengal's rise and rise as a preferred destination for investments by leading national and international digital and technology-driven enterprises," she wrote. Last week, Banerjee announced on X that NKDA had sanctioned the phase I building plan for TCS's office campus at Bengal Silicon Valley. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Abiti in una casa indipendente? Ecco perché installare una pompa di calore Aira Scopri di più Undo ITC Infotech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC, is setting up its Global AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the state. The CoE will act as a central hub for ITC Infotech, through which it will service its global clientele while acting as the core for ITC Group's digital initiatives. The company is servicing clients in 40 countries. Sanjiv Puri, chairman of ITC Ltd, had earlier told TOI that he felt Kolkata was the optimal place for its first cutting-edge global AI hub. It would eventually have two global hubs, one in Kolkata and another in Bengaluru. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
West Bengal CM Mamata announces new TCS office in New Town, spread over 20 acres
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that plans for a new office of IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), spanning 20 acres, have been sanctioned at the Bengal Silicon Valley tech hub in New Town. 'I am pleased to share that the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has sanctioned the Phase-I building plan for the TCS office campus at Bengal Silicon Valley, spread over 20 acres,' she wrote on X. According to her announcement, 9 lakh sq. ft. of infrastructure, including an 11-storey office building, will be developed in the first phase. Meanwhile, another 15 lakh sq. ft. of infrastructure will be developed in the second phase. I am pleased to share that the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has sanctioned the Phase-I building plan for the TCS office campus at Bengal Silicon Valley, spread over 20 acres. In this first phase, 9 lakh sq. ft. of world-class infrastructure, including an… — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 24, 2025 The Chief Minister said that while the first phase is expected to generate 5,000 jobs, the second phase would give rise to 20,000 more jobs. Upon completion, she added, the new campus of TCS will span over 24 lakh sq. ft. of real estate and create 25,000 direct employment opportunities. 'To those who relentlessly malign Bengal and wilfully ignore the strides we are making, let this be a reminder of our capacity to deliver. Bengal is emerging as a hub of innovation, investment, and inclusive growth. BENGAL MEANS BUSINESS, and the world is taking note,' the Chief Minister's social media post further read. Additionally, on June 4, the Chief Minister had shared that semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries will set up a fabless centre for design and testing at their Kolkata Power Centre. Fabless refers to in-house design and marketing of semiconductors, but with the fabrication (fab) process outsourced to a third-party manufacturer. 'We have already facilitated their operations by allotting 13,000 of space at the STPI IT Park in Sector V, Salt Lake. An additional 19,000 has been requested and the process is underway,' Ms Banerjee wrote on social media. She claimed that Santech Global Inc, a New Jersey-based firm specialising in semiconductors, nanoelectronics and telecommunication, has also 'shown keen interest' in setting up a major project in Kolkata. The Chief Minister added that the West Bengal government is working closely with startups, academia, and industry stakeholders to develop a 'comprehensive power electronics system' in Bengal. 'We are in the final stages of drafting the Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy for West Bengal, which will further strengthen our State's position as a hub of next-generation technology and innovation. These initiatives reflect our commitment to building a robust semiconductor ecosystem in Bengal, creating new opportunities, generating meaningful employment for our youth, and positioning West Bengal at the forefront of India's technological renaissance,' Ms. Banerjee wrote.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
24x7 control room, cleaning drives in New Town & Salt Lake
Kolkata: With an eye on monsoon, Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) are taking a slew of measures to minimise waterlogging in Salt Lake and New Town. BMC authorities are conducting drives to clean drainage lines with suction machines. On Tuesday morning, a gully pit emptier machine was used to clean drainage lines. "These machines are being used regularly. They draw accumulated waste from sewer lines. All eight sewerage and drainage pumping stations were upgraded and their capacity was augmented to flush out excess storm water," said a BMC official. Officials said that drop pumping stations were set up on a pilot basis for both Kestopur Canal and the eastern drainage channel, the two main canals through which excess storm water of Salt Lake gets flushed out. The entire underground BMC drainage network is also being cleaned regularly along with sludge removal work. A disaster management team is also on a standby to manage any emergency situation. Special attention is also given to Rajarhat-Gopalpur, where the underground drainage network was thoroughly upgraded in the past last four years. The area of concern, though, is the service road stretch at Haldiram crossing on VIP Road. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo PWD operates additional pumps during heavy rain to manage the situation. "Overall upgrade and augmentation of drainage network system in the BMC area is helping to flush out excess storm water quickly," said BMC MMiC (drainage and waste management) Debraj Chakraborty. In New Town, NKDA has taken extensive monsoon preparations to minimise waterlogging. A 24x7 control room has been set up to check whether there is waterlogging in any area. "Live CCTV feeds are being monitored continuously, and in case of water accumulation, tree collapse or other disruptions, quick-response teams will be sent to concerned areas,," said an official. Officials said that pre-emptive cleaning of drains, gully pits, and vulnerable low-lying areas is being carried out across the township. Special attention is being given to roads and residential pockets to ensure free flow of storm water. Focus is also given on canal sides to prevent accumulation of water. "Block supervisors will keep a watch on their areas and report any emergent issue through a dedicated WhatsApp coordination group," said an NKDA official.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
KMC, NKDA get 900 plaints in week-long ‘report-garbage' drive
1 2 Kolkata: An overwhelming response marked KMC's and NKDA's week-long special cleanliness drive across the city and New Town, respectively, which ended on Tuesday. According to a KMC solid waste management department official, the civic body control room received 603 complaints from different neighbourhoods, of which 94.3% of cases were resolved. Similarly, NKDA resolved around 40-45 cases daily over the past week. In Kolkata, the highest number of complaints reached the civic headquarters from areas in and around Park Circus and the Tangra-Topsia belt, which fall under Borough 7 (138 complaints). The least number of complaints came from areas in the Cossipore-Dum Dum belt in Borough 2. Ward-wise, most complaints came from the Topsia-Tiljala-Picnic Garden areas that fall under Ward 66, followed by Hazra-Sarat Bose Road neighbourhoods in Ward 69, and Tangra neighbourhoods in Ward 59. A KMC solid waste management department official claimed most of the complaints were attended to within four hours. "We set up special teams in the boroughs to respond to the WhatsApp messages and clean up the mess in four hours," said a KMC SWM department senior official. Depending on the response from the citizens, such special drives may continue, said the civic official. "Our team reached the spots as per complaints received, and the areas were cleaned up at the earliest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sanitize & Smooth Clothes Fast with Philips Steamer Philips Garment Steamers Learn More Undo Several stretches of the drains and canals were also cleaned up," said an NKDA official. NKDA next plans to come up with dedicated helpline numbers to reach out to residents in matters of grievances about construction and demolition waste, especially in Action Area II and III, where mass construction activities are underway. "Residents will be able to lodge complaints on the dedicated numbers, and the construction and demolition waste will be collected and disposed of at the earliest," said an official.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
KMC, NKDA log 131 WhatsApp plaints on first day of special ‘report-garbage' drive
Kolkata: On the first day of a weeklong special cleanliness drive, the KMC control room on Wednesday received 91 WhatsApp messages from across the city, urging the civic body to clean up accumulated waste in various neighbourhoods. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to sources in the KMC solid waste management department, the majority of complaints (15) came from areas in and around Park Circus under Borough VII. The KMC officials received 10 complaints from areas such as Dhakuria, Jodhpur Park, Anwar Shah, and Baghajatin under Borough X. Several complaints also came from Belgachhia, Dum Dum, Cossipore, Dhapa, Tangra, and Behala areas. "We are happy that citizens have responded to our special drive and sent complaints to our control room," said Debabrata Majumdar, the MMiC overseeing the KMC solid waste management department. According to Majumdar, the department has kept a special team of workers at the boroughs to reach the spots and take immediate action. According to a source, the department deployed 10,000 workers for cleaning streets, hospital complexes, housing complexes, and marketplaces as part of the drive. According to a KMC solid waste management department senior official, the civic body was receiving several calls everyday from across the city, requesting it to take up cleaning operations twice a day in some neighbourhoods. "We have introduced a special cleaning operation to keep Kolkata's neighbourhoods germ-free. We have roped in additional manpower to keep the city clean. We may need to continue with the service even after June 3," said a SWM senior official. "We have been engaging the major part of our team for regular cleaning of thoroughfares, hospital complexes, and marketplaces. This apart, we have kept several smaller groups on standby. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Whenever we are getting calls from any specific neighbourhoods, we are sending our teams to those places," a KMC SWM official said. Following the footstep of KMC, the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) also started conducting a week-long special cleaning drive across New Town from Wednesday. NKDA officials said they had received close to 40 complaints on WhatsApp on the first day of the drive itself. "Our teams are reaching out to the spots as per complaints and ensuring that the premises are cleaned at the earliest," said a NKDA official. (Inputs by Suman Chakraborti)
