Question : SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARKS

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(a) the details of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) established in various parts of the country, location and State-wise;

(b) whether all the STPIs` are working properly;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government proposes to set up more software parks in the country: and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI MILIND DEORA)

(a) Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under the Department of Electronics and IT (DeitY), Ministry of Communications & IT, Government of India, has set up 53 STPI centres across the country. The State wise list of STPI centres is given in Annexure-I.

(b) and (c) As per reports, the STPI Centres are working properly. The main objective of STPI is promotion of software exports from the country. The services rendered by STPI centres include statutory services to STP units as per the Foreign Trade Policy, Datacom services and the incubation facilities. The Centres are rendering aforesaid services to their clients.

(d) and (e) Yes, Sir. The list of approved STPI centres to be set-up in near future is given at Annexure-II.