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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
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TCS office campus bldg plan sanctioned, posts Mamata
1 2 3 Kolkata: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday posted on X that the phase-I building plan for TCS's office campus at Bengal Silicon Valley, spread over 20 acres, has been sanctioned by New Town Kolkata Development Authority. In this phase, 9 lakh sq ft of world-class infrastructure, including an 11-storey office tower, will be developed, creating employment for 5,000 individuals, the CM said. The second phase will add another 15 lakh sq ft, generating 20,000 more jobs. Upon completion, the campus will comprise 24 lakh sqft of built-up space 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," she posted. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata During the inauguration of the Infosys campus last Dec, Banerjee had said that the state would get Rs 27,000 crore investment in Bengal Silicon Valley in the next few years. Infosys got 50 acres of land to develop the new Kolkata campus at New Town. Initially, it started its operations on 17.5 acres of the new campus. Infosys invested Rs 426 crore for the facility and it is designed to accommodate over 4,000 employees in a hybrid working model. Infosys had said that the centre will enable them to work on cutting-edge technologies cross a diverse range of industries.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
New Town likely to get 9-acre wildlife conservation park
Kolkata: With an indigenous population of golden jackals and other wildlife, like snakes and monitor lizards , often being spotted in New Town, the govt is considering a plan to develop an urban wildlife forestry conservation park in the township with the aim to preserve such animals to avoid man-animal conflict. Sources from the state secretariat said the Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (Hidco) has earmarked a nine-acre plot near Kadampukur in the border area of New Town Action Area II. The forest department is preparing a concept note on the plan, govt sources said. "The plan is in its preliminary stage. The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) had earlier proposed to the forest department if a wildlife conservation park could be set up since any new township often displays wildlife to a certain degree, and there is a need for conservation of wildlife. A meeting was recently convened between forest department, Hidco and NKDA officials, where the forest department has primarily shown interest in the proposal," a govt official said. Wildlife conservationists said the administration was on the right track. "It will be a good initiative if such a conservation park is developed, as wildlife like jackals, monitor lizards, and snakes can be conserved, it will prevent man-animal conflict and also save them from road mishaps in the urban setup. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The conservation effort would be more effective if, in the long run, after their numbers increase following breeding, the animals are released in the jungle to rehabilitate them in the natural setup in which they belong," said wildlife conservationist Biswajit Roy Chowdhury. New Town is surrounded by panchayat areas of greater Rajarhat and Bhangar, which still have a considerable number of wildlife. These animals — jackals and monitor lizards — often stray into New Town and come in front of vehicles. Multiple jackals died in road accidents in New Town in the first two months of this year, and 12 injured jackals were rescued. Not only jackals, but both venomous and non-venomous snakes are often spotted in different places of the township, especially during the monsoon, with multiple snakebite deaths reported in 2023. Following this, the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) came up with a detailed guideline on snakebite management. There is the forest department's wildlife rescue and transit facility in Salt Lake, where snakes and other wildlife spotted in nearby areas are rescued and brought in before they are released into the jungle. The facility often receives calls from different areas of Salt Lake and New Town for rescuing snakes, including venomous ones, that are spotted. At present, there is also the mini zoo spread over 12.5 acres next to Eco Park, which has animals like spotted and bark deer, zebra, giraffe, and a hippopotamus that were brought in under the animal exchange plan. Hidco has also developed a bird enclosure in New Town, which has become a safe habitat for birds and turtles.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
New Town set to get 2 more smart bus stops
1 2 Kolkata: The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) plans to set up two more smart bus stops at New Town on both ends of the road near the National Insurance Company building on Street No 372. The estimated project cost to set up each of the bus stops according to the existing model was pegged at Rs 14.6 lakh. Officials said that this is a pending work as part of setting up smart bus stops or bus passenger shelters expanding towards Action Area III. At present, there are around 14 smart bus stops across New Town, with most of them in areas of Action Area I and II. NKDA has been setting up smart bus stops which have a modern look along with passenger-friendly amenities, as could be seen in cities abroad. The first such smart bus stop inaugurated in New Town was in Nov, 2020. The smart bus stops have electronic boards which display bus arrival and departure timings along with a map of the area with directions to move to nearby important places. There are also sitting arrangements and a newspaper, magazine corner along with a kiosk for commuters to sit, and have a cup of tea or coffee while waiting for a bus.
