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Jharkhand CM Vows to Transform Ranchi into Leading IT Hub, Create 75,000 Jobs
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News18•28-09-2026, 20:45
Jharkhand CM Vows to Transform Ranchi into Leading IT Hub, Create 75,000 Jobs
- •Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the government's commitment to developing Ranchi into a major IT center and expanding modern technology opportunities for youth.
- •Discussions were held with RMZ Infra President Deepak Chhabria regarding a state-of-the-art IT Park, a Global Capability Centre (GCC), and attracting technological investment.
- •The proposed IT Park in Ranchi aims to create 20,000 jobs initially, expanding to 75,000 employment opportunities within three years, with 100 acres near IIM Ranchi considered for the site.
- •The project envisions modern offices, digital infrastructure, and facilities for global technology companies, with a focus on establishing a GCC for IT, AI, and other high-skill services.
- •A delegation from the Department of Information Technology and e-Governance will visit Bengaluru to study IT park models and infrastructure to inform Ranchi's development plan.
Key Questions Answered
Under the proposed plan for the state-of-the-art IT Park in Ranchi, the first phase aims to create about 20,000 employment opportunities, with a target to increase capacity to around 75,000 jobs within the next three years.
Around 100 acres of land near IIM Ranchi, the new Assembly complex, and the high court complex are being evaluated as a potential site for the ambitious IT Park project.
A delegation from the Department of Information Technology and e-Governance is scheduled to visit Bengaluru in October to study its IT Park, technology ecosystem, and Global Capability Centre model to help shape Jharkhand's action plan.
