Shaping the Future of the IT Ministry: New Policy Aims to Enhance GCC and Employment
Strategic Policy Formation in the IT Industry
The IT industry is entering a new phase as the government formulates a policy aimed at bolstering global capability centres (GCCs), enhancing jobs, and prioritizing research and development (R&D). More than a decade after the dawn of the National Policy on Information Technology (NPIT 2012), the IT ministry is set to roll out strategic changes by the year's end.
Key Objectives and Expected Outcomes
- Empowering GCCs: Strengthening global capability centres is a primary objective.
- Boosting Employment: Job generation initiatives will be enhanced.
- Elevating ER&D: A renewed focus on engineering research and development.
- IT Product Focus: Increased emphasis on creating and exporting IT products.
- Dynamic Operational Targets: Shorter targets of three to five years are set to ensure adaptability.
With these innovative changes, the new national IT policy is poised to leave a substantial impact on the sector, encompassing various facets of growth and competitiveness.
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