The cluster approach should be adopted to attract information technology enterprises to the State of Uttarakhand. Special incentive should be provided for establishment of information technology units in the mountainous areas which have so far remained without access to IT. Chief Minister Harish Rawat issued these instructions during the presentation of draft of the proposed policy for information communication technology and electronics in Dehradun on Wednesday.
The Chief Minister said that information technology, communications and electronic companies should be motivated in order to facilitate training for rural youth so that they can also get their products made by such local youth. Considering the demand from the domestic market and the international market in the State, necessary focus should be laid on facilitating skill development in the information technology sector in Uttarakhand.
Making a presentation on the proposed ICTand E policy at the meeting, the information technology secretary Deepak Kumar said that the draft for this has been made for the period of 2016-2025. The said policy is being made with the direction being focused on ensuring efficient use of ICTand E for achieving inclusive development and economic development in the state. The intention behind this effort is to facilitate linking of digital and network systems with society, employment generation and developmental in such a manner that the state becomes a favoured destination of those wanting to invest and develop enterprises in the spheres of information technology, communication and electronics among other aspects.