At the pivot of growth and industrialization
in India is Andhra Pradesh. The fifth largest State of the
sub-continent, Andhra Pradesh is strategically located, a
gateway between the north and the south. A melting pot of
vibrant cultures, value-based traditions and hospitality laced
with respect, the State is today a land of opportunities.
HYDERABAD - THE LAND OF THE FUTURE
In the Information Technology superhighway, Hyderabad has
emerged as an important destination. Located in the heart
of India, Hyderabad has transformed itself from being a
gateway between the north and south to a global workstation
for Information Technology professionals.
Hyderabad the right choice for investment in software industry
has advantages in its location and proximity to the centres
of excellence. The city of learning, as Hyderabad is known
in academic circles has 8 Universities and 28 National Level
Apex Research and Training Institutions, premier centres
of excellence like Centre for Cellular and molecular biology
(CCMB), National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Indian Institute
of Chemical Technology (IICT), Defence Research and Development
Laboratory (DRDL), Defence Metallurgical Research Lab (DMRL),
Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD), Administrative
Staff College of India (ASCI) etc., are all located in Hyderabad.
Software export industry in Hyderabad has grown at a phenomenal
rate of 100 percent in the last four years. Software industry
in Hyderabad is estimated to cross the Rs.100 crore mark
in 1995-96.
Hyderabad is connected with all major cities and International
destinations through Road, Rail and Air facilities.By the
turn of the century, Hyderabad will be a major information
city.
Giving a further spur to the phenomenal growth in software
industry the State Government through the Andhra Pradesh
Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) is setting
up an INFOCITY in Hyderabad at an estimated cost of Rs.900
crores.
POWER SCENARIO
Andhra Pradesh is on the fore-front of power generation
with an installed capacity of 6000 mw. With a new forward
looking Power Policy that encourages private participation
in generation, the state would achieve surplus energy by
the year 2000.Emphasis is also being given to Mini Power
Plants and alternative sources of energy.
INFOCITY - DRIVEN BY BRAINPOWER
ANDHRA PRADESH INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION LIMITED
(APIIC) in its journey
towards exploring global markets is setting up one of the
biggest stand-alone INFOCITY at Hyderabad. Spread over a
sprawling 175 Acres of land with all the State-of-art infrastructure
facilities, the park will have an investment of Rs.900 Crores
to create a whopping 4.5 million sqft. of space. This will
be the most well-equipped and well-planned INFOCITY which
pitchforks Hyderabad as High Tech city of global standards.
Located very close to the heart of Hyderabad Metropolis,
in the midst of posh locality of Jubilee Hills. Wide choice
to entrepreneurs who want to setup their projects with world
class facilities for software units at the most reasonable
prices. High quality Internal Roads Networks, Drains, Sewerage,
Water and other Civic amenities. 2 x 35 MW Captive Power
Plant which have already been licensed by the State Government
with assured quality supply.
State-of-art Air-conditioned built-up space for setting
up offices of the Multinational Companies and Indian Information
Technology companies with provision for executive flats,
R&D and Training facilities.
It will also cater to all the other infrastructure needs
including housing, recreation, Commercial space etc., High
Tech space for Software Workers.
Captive telecommunication centre to cater to High-Speed
Data Communication requirements of the software & Hardware
Industry for Voice, Data and Video conferencing facilities.
Immediate available floor space of upto 500,000 sq.ft.
to start with during the gestation period for launching
operations straight-away.
Already a Software Technology Parks of India is functioning
in close proximity.
The Complete project promoted by APIIC, will be managed
by a joint sector corporation with the participation of
the private sector giants in India. The project, which comprises
of a total built-up area of 4.5 million sq. ft. is divided
into two phases.
Phase-I which includes all infrastructure and 50% of buildings
will be implemented within 18 months. Phase-II which will
comprise of rest of the work will be completed within the
next two years.
