The Hindu Business Line : AP jobs scheme for rural youth in IT sector

Even as two major information technology companies are launching their new campuses in Hyderabad on Monday, the Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, is contemplating to initiate a special scheme to provide maximum employment opportunities to youth from rural areas in the IT sector on par with urban areas, a press release from the CM's office said here on Sunday.

According to the release, through the rapid and enormous growth of the IT sector provided ample opportunities for employment, the potential has, so far, been limited to urban areas only.

Dr Reddy would inaugurate the new campuses of the IT giants - Wipro and TCS - here on Monday. On the occasion, he would also release the information and communication technology solution for the Andhra Pradesh Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, a software package developed by CMC.

The Chief Minister's proposal to create employment opportunities for rural youth in IT sector comes in the backdrop of the Centre recently approving the State Government's proposal for setting up of 10 IT clusters across the State, the release said.

According to the CM office release, the IT clusters are expected to provide employment opportunities to 3.45 lakh youth, particularly from the rural areas.

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