Union Minister of Road, Transport, and Highways, Nitin Gadkari and the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, visited Tech Mahindra’s new digital delivery centre in Nagpur. CP Gurnani, MD & CEO of Tech Mahindra was also present during the visit along with other key dignitaries.
During the visit, Gadkari and Fadnavis interacted with the management team of Tech Mahindra to understand the companies’ technological capabilities, cutting-edge solutions that are being worked upon, and its expansion plan.
On the occasion, Gadkari said, “As India is set forth on its vision to become a five trillion economy, cities like Nagpur can play a significant role in achieving this goal. Over the last few years, we have brought renowned educational institutes to Nagpur to transform it into a knowledge hub and now we are happy to welcome corporates like Tech Mahindra to the city to unlock the huge opportunity that the city offers especially for the IT industry owing to a robust infrastructure and skilled workforce. We believe that strategic initiatives like these will provide numerous skilling and job opportunities for the budding youth of the city.”
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Fadnavis, said, “With 25 unicorns in Mumbai and over 30,000 start-ups registered in the state, Maharashtra has become the start-up capital of India. Now, to become the next business hub, we are creating adequate and affordable infrastructure with immense opportunities for enterprises. The Tech Mahindra digital delivery centre will be a crucial addition to our vision for Maharashtra. The new digital delivery centre will open new avenues of job opportunities for the budding youth of our nation.”
CP Gurnani, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tech Mahindra, said, “Nagpur is transforming into the next digital hub in India, powered by Maharashtra’s focus on Ease of Doing Business, presence of superlative infrastructure, and availability of skilled workforce. At Tech Mahindra, we are committed to unlocking the opportunities in India’s tier II cities, while also ensuring stellar global customer experiences and seamless delivery of innovative solutions. We thank Shri Nitin Gadkari ji and Devendra Fadnavis ji for gracing the centre with their visit and for their consistent guidance and support in our endeavours.”