In an attempt to promote Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) industry in Tripura, the state government has launched Data Centre Policy, 2021. All state-owned micro, small, medium and IT-related public, private and joint venture companies in the state will be covered under this policy. This policy has commenced on October 30 last and will be effective till March, 2027, Information Technology Secretary Tanushree Devvarma has said this in a press release.
According to the press release, the initiatives which will be taken during this period will come under this policy. Initiatives set up before this date will be covered under the IT and ITS Incentive Scheme 2017. If the ownership of the enterprise changes during that period, the new owner will get the benefit of this policy.
Facilities available to the enterprises covered under the Tripura Data Centre Policy-2021 include a 50 percent discount on rent up to Rs.12,00,000 or the state government will lease the place on the basis of a long term (30 years) contract, the press release said.
In addition, low cost power supply, dual grid power supply, renewable energy consumption, solar and wind-powered surplus power generation will be provided. Data centre enterprises will be given a 30 percent subsidy for internet usage.
As these initiatives will be open round the clock, they will also be covered under the Tripura Essential Services Maintenance Act 2019, including emergency services. Enterprises will also be given a 30 percent subsidy of capital investment. A detailed notification will be issued from the Department of Industry and Commerce on how to avail the various facilities.
The Tripura government has launched the Data Centre Policy-2021 to make the state a suitable place to set up data centre hubs. As a result, the state’s IT sector, especially the data centre industry, will be encouraged to invest more and create large-scale employment opportunities in the state.
