Technology Park

Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP)

Chandigarh's economy is changing in character as the knowledge revolution sweeps the country. There has been a decline in traditional industrial activity in Chandigarh and a rapid increase in activity relating to the services sector. This is a especially evident in the fields of financial services, IT Services, Insurance Services, Hospitality, Health and Education services. The emphasis of the Administration is to promote Chandigarh in the knowledge sector. A proposal for developing Chandigarh as a financial services hub is also actively under consideration of the Administration. Projects like Chandigarh Technology Park, the education city and the film city are further likely to boost employment potential in Chandigarh and also give impetus to the economic activity here.

Keeping in view the increase in the number of visitors on account of economic resurgence in and around the Chandigarh. Airports Authority of India (AAI) in association with Chandigarh Administration has undertaken the upgradation of Chandigarh Airport.

Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) is an extremely important project for the Union Territory of Chandigarh as it provides world class integrated infrastructure necessary for the setting up of facilities/campuses by leading Technology Companies and other IT/ITES/BPO companies for the first time in this region. Chandigarh has traditionally been a city where not many multi-national companies had earlier set up their facilities and therefore a large number of professionals had left Chandigarh in the past for other cities, in search of high level employment. The level of educational facilities here had been much higher than the level of employment opportunities available, especially in the knowledge sector. North India, as a whole had lagged behind the southern States, and RGCTP is a major step in the direction of redressing that imbalance. Chandigarh is fast becoming one of the most preferred destinations for technology companies, in the country, especially since it boasts of an excellent quality of life, and huge base of Human Resources and proactive policies of the Administration which are conducive to such investment.

By setting up the Chandigarh Technology Park, Chandigarh Administration has taken a step towards providing world class facilities in Chandigarh so that not only employment at the highest level but also the economy of Chandigarh and the region would get a boost. Chandigarh Administration looks at Chandigarh as a regional hub for IT alongwith Mohali and Panchkula. RGCTP is dedicated to the application of IT for the benefit of society by involving the Technology companies in the e-Governance programmes also. Chandigarh Administration has developed sufficient infrastructure for the Technology Companies to set up their facilities at RGCTP. RGCTP comprises of flexible options for Technology Companies with plots of various sizes including Ready Built Space plots, Build to Suit Sites and large and small campus sites.

RGCTP was conceived in 2001 by Chandigarh Administration over an area measuring 123 acres under Phase I , which is anchored by Infosys Technologies Ltd, which was allotted 30 acres and has completed the construction of their state of the art campus. Infosys plans to employ 5000 professionals at this campus. They are also constructing state of the art food courts, gymnasia, serviced apartments and related facilities for their employees on campus. Apart from 15 Built to Suit sites of 1.5 acres each, an Entrepreneurs Development Centre is also planned in Phase I which will provide ready made space for young entrepreneurs with bright ideas. This Centre will have state of the art facilities and would provide plug n play facilities to the entrepreneurs. The Phase I of RGCTP has already been accorded Special Economic Zone (SEZ) status by Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

The Ready Built Space developed by the leading developer DLF Limited is spread over an area of 12.5 acres and comprises 6 blocks measuring of total of 650,000 Sq. ft. DLF is leasing out this Ready Built Space to IT Companies. They have set up an attractive ultra modern building with hi-tech facilities. IBM Daksh, Outer Bay and Net Solutions, Taurus Technologies and Virsa Systems (now SAP Labs Ltd.) are among the companies which have begun fitting out their premises at the DLF building. The other big IT companies who have booked space in DLF Building are Tech Mahindra and eSys Technologies Ltd..

A Hotel cum Convention Centre has also been planned in Phase I on a 4 acre plot, which was allotted in February 2006 to DLF Ltd through a limited auction process. The site is under development with plans for 150 rooms and a Convention Centre having a capacity of 1200 persons

In view of a huge demand from IT Companies for more working space and residential needs of the IT community working in the RGCTP, 250 acres of land has been developed under Phase II out of which 123 acres has been dedicated for the construction of a Tech Habitat under Public Private Participation (PPP) model in order to provide integrated facilities to professionals working at the RGCTP. The Administration is providing residential, commercial, community and sports infrastructure for the IT companies to flourish in a manner that is conducive to their growth with a futuristic outlook. The remaining land has been developed for the use of IT companies and allotted to world renowned IT companies such as Wipro, Tech Mahindra, eSys Technologies Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd.

The basic infrastructure for RGCTP has been set up by Chandigarh Administration through the Engineering Department which has constructed the access roads, internal roads, street lighting, sewerage, drainage, water supply and power supply for the RGCTP. The buildings in the RGCTP are energy efficient and comply with the latest environment norms. A special environment policy for RGCTP has also been notified. The Ministry of Environment and Forest has accorded the environment clearance for the Chandigarh Technology Park.

Chandigarh Administration is committed to providing holistic facilities for companies investing in Chandigarh.

It is expected that about 10000 Engineers/Professionals shall start working at RGCTP by December 2006. A total of 25000 professionals are expected to work at the RGCTP once it is fully established.

RGCTP has so far attracted investment of about Rs. 500 crore of Infosys Technologies Ltd. and DLF Ltd. Annual Software Export of about Rs.1000 crores are likely to take place from RGCTP in the next 3 years.

Keeping in view the huge demand pouring in from various quarters across the globe, another 270 acres of land has been planned for development under Phase III of the RGCTP, which is contiguous to Phase II. The land for this Phase is under acquisition, which is likely to be completed by January 2007, after which further allotments will be undertaken as per the Policy.

IT Companies in RGCTP

Road Map for Rajiv Gandhi - Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP)

Description	Likely date of completion
Phase-I
Infrastructure including Roads, Sewerage, Strom Water, Electricity, Electrical fittings including street lights, Horticulture, Tube-wells landscaping and other work.	Completed
Infosys Technologies Ltd. Phase - I of Site Development Phase - II of Site Development (Under Construction) Phase - III of Site Development (Under Construction)	Completed 31.01.2008 30.06.2008
DLF IT / ITES Space Multi-Utility Centre	Completed 31.12.2007
Build to Suit Sites	31.07.2008
Construction and operationalisation of EDC.	Work in Progess / 30.06.2008
Hotel -cum- Convention Centre Site	31.12.2008
Phase-II
Infrastructure including Roads, Sewerage, Strom Water, Electricity, Electrical fittings including street lights, Horticulture, Tube-wells landscaping and other work.
a) Road Work b) Tube-wells c) Water Supply d) Sewerage e) Storm water f) Street lights (Internal) g) Shifting of overhead 66 KV line Circuit I & II through under-ground.	Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed Completed 31.01.2008
Wipro	Building Plan Finalised
Tech Mahindra	Building Plan Finalised
e-Sys	Building Plan Finalised
Bharti Airtel	Building Plan Finalised
Phase-III
Acquisition of land for the third phase.	31.03.2008

Notifications and Orders

• Chandigarh Information Services Parks Rules (CISP) (Land Allotment Rules - Amended 2006)
• Amendment - Rule 6 Premium for Build-to-suit sites to be allotted in RGCTP
• Premium for Build to Suite Sites
• Powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952
• Deed of Conveyance of Campus Sites Sold by Allotment

Layout Plan

DLF Infocity

Chandigarh the 'City Beautiful' designed by the French architect Le Corbusier, is the choicest emerging destination in India for the Knowledge Industry or the ITES/BPO companies. With its population of 900,000 and located at the confluence point of three prosperous states of Northern India, it boasts of a large and qualified pool of workforce. It stands first in the country in terms of Human Development Index and has a literacy rate of 82%. A strong presence of research and educational institutions, a number of engineering colleges and universities offers attractive catchement for IT/ITES business. The city is widely admired as the cleanest and greenest city in India with excellent amenities. Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) - an integrated technology park, ideally located amidst the lush green surroundings at the foot hills of Himalayas, in close proximity to the residential and recreational areas

Projects Highlights

• Site Area : 12.4 Acres
• Built-up Area : 800,000 sq. ft.
• Floors : Ground plus 3 levels
• Building complex comprises of six office blocks and a Central Plaza
• Each office block with independent lift lobby.
• Floor Area of office blocks of approx. 25,000 sq. ft.
• Combined floor area of interconnected office blocks offer contiguous space upto 75.000 sq. ft.
• Recreational amenities like gym, swimming pool provided in the Central Plaza.
• Project also includes a modern retail and entertainment complex.
• Earthstation and Fiber optic network through multiple service providers.

Key Features

• Designed by the renowned architect Mohit Gujral
• Large, efficient floor plates, wide column span and high floor clearances
• Premium building finish, a combination of attractive glass facade, stones and metal panels
• Each building overlooks the central Landscaped Gardens
• Office area provided with IPS (Cement Concrete) flooring

Systems

• 100% Power Back-up for all electrical supply including Central Air-conditioning
• Central Air-conditioning AHU's located on each floor
• Separate passenger and service elevators
• Modern fire detection and suppression systems with sprinklers, fire and smoke detectors
• Sufficient car parking space on the ground level and stilt area
• 24 hours CCTV security system in common areas
• Tap-off points for telecom and electricity cables provided on each floor

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