Shillong, May 15: In a major boost to the IT ecosystem in the state, the office of the SIROBILT Software Services Pvt. Ltd., a US-based technology solutions company, was inaugurated at the IT Park in Mawdiangdiang in Shillong on Thursday.
The company plans to recruit up to 300 software professionals.
SIROBILT is the fifth company to set up operations at the Shillong Tech Park. The establishment of the new office marks the full occupancy of Phase-I at the IT park.
Inaugurating the new office, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said SIROBILT’s presence in the region marks a significant step forward for the local IT ecosystem, which will also boost employment in the tech sector.
He stated that the presence of global and national IT players is helping to position Meghalaya as a preferred destination for technology businesses. “The state has skilled human resources, and the government is supporting IT enabled services, which will open opportunities for the youth of the state,” he added.
The chief minister also mentioned that the government is making sustained investments in the IT sector as part of its broader vision to create a digitally empowered and economically self-reliant youth population.
The expansion of the Shillong Tech Park (Phase – II) will attract more IT companies, start-ups, and establishment of skill development hubs focussed on digital technologies, such as AI, blockchain and cloud computing.
The chief minister also informed that the government is supporting start-ups and companies willing to invest in the IT sector.
“Meghalaya’s youth are its greatest asset. Through our investments in digital infrastructure, capacity building, and public-private partnerships, we are unlocking their potential and enabling them to be part of the global tech revolution,” the chief minister added.
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