CM urges Wipro to invest in key sectors in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patanaik on Monday urged Wipro chairman Azim Premji to invest in various key sectors in Odisha.

In a meeting at the State Secretariat here, the chief minister requested Wipro chief to set up a Global Training Centre along the Puri-Konark Marine Drive for which the state government has identified the location.

He also proposed the extension of the Wipro centre at Infocity in the capital city and to consider setting up its second campus at Info Valley where it can be allotted land.

The chief minister also proposed Wipro to be a partner in the setting up of another triple IIIT at an investment of Rs 128 crore in PPP mode and take the initiative to make Bhubaneswar the hub of Eastern India for IT and consulting activities.

During the discussion, Patnaik urged Wipro-GE Health Care to consider setting up its healthcare facilities in the state.

Besides, he also requested Premji to consider opening of the second campus of Ajim Premji University in Odisha and play a significant role in the state’s education sector by setting up model schools.

Appreciating the efforts of chief minister, Premji said Wipro would soon expand its Bhubaneswar centre with larger facilities and consider investment in the health care sector in Odisha. He also assured the chief minister that he would look into these proposals.