The State Government has invited the WIPRO to invest in the information technology, health, education and social sectors.
The invitation was extended by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik when WIPRO chief Azim Premji met him here on Monday. The CM also suggested the Wipro to extend its present centre at Infocity
Sources said Premji would set up a global training centre at the Puri-Konark marine drive, for which land has been identified. Besides, Premji also proposed to be a partner in the setting up of another IIIT at an investment of `128 crore in PPP mode.
“Wipro should take initiative to make Bhubaneswar the hub of eastern India and consulting activities. It may consider setting up its second campus at Info Valley where it can be allotted land,” Patnaik said during his meeting with Premji. The WIPRO-GE Healthcare may consider setting up its healthcare facilities in Odisha, Patnaik suggested, adding that it can play a significant role in the education sector by setting up model schools in the State.
“WIPRO would soon expand its Bhubaneswar centre with larger facilities. We would consider investment in the healthcare sector in Odisha. We would definitely look into the prospects of investment in other sectors,” Premji said at the meeting.