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{{Short description|Information technology policy of Gujarat}}
{{Infobox project
|projectname =
|location = [[Gandhinagar]]
|state = [[Gujarat]]
|chiefminister = [[Bhupendra Patel]]
|launch_date = {{Start date and age|2022|02|08|df=y}}
|launch_place = [[GIFT City, Gandhinagar]]
|key_people = [[Jitu Vaghani]], Vijay Nehra
|ministry = Science and Technology
|website = {{url|https://dstpolicy.gujarat.gov.in/
}}
|name = Gujarat IT/ITeS policy 2022-2027
|image = Gujarat-CM-Bhupendra-Patel-unveiled-IT-ITES-policy.jpg
|caption = Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled a new IT/ITES policy at GIFT City, Gandhinagar}}

The new Gujarat IT/ITeS policy was unveiled on 8 February 2022 at [[GIFT City, Gandhinagar]] by Chief Minister [[Bhupendra Patel]]. The objective of the policy is to strengthen the [[Information technology]] ecosystem of Gujarat and to generate 1 lakh direct jobs in the IT/ITeS sector.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-09|title=Gujarat unveils new IT policy to generate 1 lakh direct jobs|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/gandhinagar/gujarat-it-policy-jobs-investment-capex-7762363/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bureau&|first=BL Ahmedabad|title=Gujarat launches new IT/ITeS policy, aims to generate 1 lakh jobs in 5 years|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/gujarat-launches-new-itites-policy-aims-to-generate-1-lakh-jobs-in-5-years/article64996320.ece|access-date=2022-02-13|website=www.thehindubusinessline.com|language=en}}</ref> The goal is to improve IT export from 3,000 to 25,000 [[crore]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=CM Patel launches new IT policy as Gujarat prepares for technological revolution|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/feb/08/cm-patel-launches-new-it-policy-as-gujarat-prepares-for-technological-revolution-2416848.html|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-08|title=CM Bhupendra Patel Launches New IT Policy of Gujarat|url=https://read.ottindia.app/en/chief-minister-shri-bhupendra-patel-launches-new-it-policy-of-gujarat/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=OTT India|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Key Pointers ==
* Facilitate the creation of world class co-working spaces to enable any IT company to fast track their IT operations in the State.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gujarat unveils new IT policy expecting 8-fold growth in exports|url=https://www.sarkaritel.com/gujarat-unveils-new-it-policy-expecting-8-fold-growth-in-exports/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Sarkaritel.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Establishment of the Gujarat AI School / AI Center of Excellence with the objective to become the foremost source of Industry ready skilled talent for the IT Industry.<ref name=":0" />

=== CAPEX ===
* The policy envisions CAPEX support of 25% up to {{Indian Rupee|50 Cr.|link=yes}} for normal projects and INR 200 Cr. for Mega Projects.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Niyati Parikh|date=Feb 8, 2022|title=Capex support of up to Rs 200 crore in Gujarat IT/ ITes Policy {{!}} Ahmedabad News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/capex-support-of-up-to-rs-200-crore-in-gujarat-it/-ites-policy/articleshow/89427424.cms|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
* CAPEX support for Data Center of 25% up to INR 150 Cr. and Power tariff subsidy of INR 1/unit for a period of 5 years.
* CAPEX support for Cable Landing Station (CLS) of 25% up to INR 20 Cr. and Power tariff subsidy of INR 1/unit for a period of 5 years.

=== OPEX ===
* Under the OPEX model, the government will provide support of 15% up to INR 20 Cr. per year for normal projects and INR 40 Cr. per year for Mega Projects<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-10|title=Gujarat's new IT-ITeS policy to create 1 lakh jobs in 5 years|url=https://indbiz.gov.in/gujarats-new-it-ites-policy-to-create-1-lakh-jobs-in-5-years/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=IndBiz {{!}} Economic Diplomacy Division|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Employment ===
* Special initiatives to boost IT employment in the state through Employment Generation Incentive and up to 100% reimbursement of employer's EPF contribution <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2022-02-09|title=Gujarat to set up an AI school under new IT/ITeS policy|url=https://analyticsindiamag.com/gujarat-to-set-up-an-ai-school-under-new-it-ites-policy/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Analytics India Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Financial support up to INR 50,000 per person through [[Direct Benefit Transfer]] (DBT) to the graduate students and working professionals for skill development<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-08|title=Trending news: New IT Policy of Gujarat: Government has implemented new IT policy, the sector will get a boost|url=https://hindustannewshub.com/tech-news/new-it-policy-of-gujarat-government-has-implemented-new-it-policy-the-sector-will-get-a-boost/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Hindustan News Hub|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Large-scale Information, Education and Communication (IEC) programs targeting school children and general public for improving digital literacy and enhancing awareness of Information Technology.

=== IT Cities / Townships ===
* Incentivizing the development of IT Cities / Townships with CAPEX support up to INR 100 Cr. and relaxations in regulatory & FCI norms.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gujarat government rolls out new IT & ITeS policy for five years|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/gujarat-government-rolls-out-new-it-ites-policy-for-five-years/2428951/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=The Financial Express|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Official website|https://dst.gujarat.gov.in}}

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