(a) whether the Government are aware that the Government of Orissa propose to set up Technological Parks in the State and due to lack of infrastructural facilities, the reputed technological houses and world players are not attracted towards this venture;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
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(c) whether in view of financial crisis in the State, the Union Government propose to assist the State Government in the matter ; and
(d) if so, the details in this connection?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (SHRI BACHI SINGH RAWAT)
(a to d) There are no parks called Technology Parks established by Central Government in various States. However, the Government of Orissa in collaboration with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) of the Ministry of Information Technology (MIT) has set up a Software Technology Park (STP) in Bhubaneshwar in April, 1992. The STP provides high speed data communication facilities and built up space for software exporting units. Recently, the STPI has also signed an MOU with the State Government of Orissa for setting up a Software Technology Park at Rourkela. Many reputed software companies including infosys Technologies, Ltd., Bangalore and Satyam Computer Services Ltd., Hyderabad have established their development centers at Bhubaneshwar.