Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) at Mohali has crossed Rs 2,000 crore of software export mark —a milestone for Tier-II city.
“During the financial year 2011-12, the export from this region was Rs 1,942.82 crore and in 2012-13, the export is approximately Rs 2,143.70 crore and also creating employment opportunity for 30,000 professionals,” said Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Anil Joshi. He said that the STPI Mohali region has emerged as top most Tier-II city in the Northern India and has emerged as the second best tier II city on all India basis.
The region has around 170 units in which most of them are Small Medium Entrepreneurs. The region has the capability to develop into the product development as around 20 SMEs are into the product development and their product is acceptable worldwide. Some of the units are Infosys limited, Dell International Services, IBM Daksh, IDS Infotech limited, Nvish, Agilyst, SE Biz Infotech, Heron Healthcare, Care Fusion, Winshuttle, Smartdata Enterprises, Bebo Technologies, Net Solutions, Basware Corporation, among others.
Joshi said that our vision is to deliver Statutory and Data Communication services in more effective way and create a centre of excellence with a special stress on small medium and young entrepreneurs. “STPI continue to invest in upgradation of the centre and support the activities which are critical for the development of the IT exports from this region.
The State is coming up with the Incubation center of approximately 1.40 lakh square feet at Mohali, with an investment of Rs 55 crores,” he added.