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A surge of activites are dynamically changing the face of West Bengal. Not only is it rich in culture and heritage but it also offers a vast range of opportunities for potential growth and IT development:

The reasons being

Located strategically, West Bengal acts as a hub not only for Eastern India, but also to South and Southeast Asia.

It is an attractive investment destination-ahead of every Indian state except Gujrat. (Source: CMIE)

In 2002-03, West Bengal ranked second after Gujrat in actual domestic investment. (Source: Outlook, 26 January, 2004)

It boasts of a booming telecom sector and has the third largest mobile subscriber database among metros. (Source: COAI)

With an aspiration to be among the top three IT states in India and one of Asia's premier high end IT hubs by the year 2010, it offers compelling value proposition.

Being an ideal location for IT companies, it is poised for strong growth and performance. West Bengal ranks fourth amongst other states in terms of Internet subscription.

It is a secular state with a vast representation of the highest socio-economic class.

The state boasts of high literacy rate, ranking third among gradudates and post graduates.


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