Infosys announced on December 16 the inauguration of a development center at the Mihan-SEZ in Maharashtra's Nagpur. Covering 265,000 sq.ft., Infosys has invested over Rs 230 crore in this facility, designed to offer a hybrid work model and supporting the re-skilling and up-skilling of local talent.
The development center, accommodating over 3,000 employees, aligns with Infosys’ future-ready hybrid workplace strategy. It provides an opportunity for employees to engage with next-gen technologies such as cloud, AI, and digital, spanning industries like telecommunications, banking, retail, aerospace, automobile, logistics, and manufacturing, according to a press release.
In accordance with Infosys’ ESG commitments and green building standards, the office prioritizes occupant health, efficiency, and sustainable practices. Innovative systems are integrated to reduce natural resource consumption, including energy, water, etc. The campus features low-energy cooling, smart building automation, efficient rainwater harvesting, and 100 percent recycling of wastewater, it added.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, and Infosys executives.
Gadkari said the development center is a significant milestone for the city's growth, and it will act as a catalyst for ecosystem development, creating employment opportunities and contributing to the state's IT sector.
Nitin Gadkari said, "The inauguration of the new Infosys development center in Nagpur is a significant milestone for the city's growth trajectory. The center will serve as a catalyst for ecosystem development and is a testament to our vision of creating an environment for world-class IT services and solutions in the city. We are confident that Infosys’ Nagpur DC will create employment opportunities and contribute to the growth of the state's IT sector."
Devendra Fadnavis said Infosys putting Nagpur on its global development center map is a source of pride, and that the company's commitment to green practices aligns with their vision for a better future.
Devendra Fadnavis said, "We are proud that Infosys has put Nagpur on its global development center map with the commencement of operations at its state-of-the-art development center. I am absolutely delighted to see Infosys's commitment to green practices and sustainability which has been a key design factor in developing this center. This is in line with our State/National vision for a better future. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with Infosys in the years to come."
Nilanjan Roy, the CFO of Infosys, said the Nagpur center contributes to its business growth, job opportunities, sustainability, and ecosystem development.
“The inauguration of the development center in Nagpur is a part of our commitment towards continuous innovation. We believe that this center will contribute to the growth of businesses, create direct and indirect job opportunities, promote sustainability and ecosystem development, and give an impetus to local and global businesses through its cutting-edge solutions and services," Roy added.
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