🌐 Gujarat State IT / ITeS Policy 2022–27 – Full Guide
Gujarat launched its IT & ITeS Policy (2022–2027) on February 8, 2022 at GIFT City, targeting ₹25,000 crore in IT exports (from ₹3,000 crore) and 1 lakh new jobs in five years timesofindia.indiatimes.com+13thehindubusinessline.com+13hetarthconsulting.com+13. It introduces a unique CAPEX‑OPEX incentive model, federal-state synergy, and strong support for innovation and skill-building.
🎯 Vision & Objectives
- Position Gujarat as a nationally competitive IT hub with world-class infrastructure and talent
-Drive innovation in AI, quantum computing, blockchain, cloud, and emerging technologies
-Increase annual IT exports from ₹3,000 cr to ₹25,000 cr by 2027 realestatepundits.in+7thehindubusinessline.com+7colliers.com+7
💸 Incentives: CAPEX‑OPEX Framework
CAPEX Support
- 25% of project capital cost up to ₹50 cr (normal IT/ITeS units)
- For mega projects (GFCI ≥ ₹250 cr): 25% capped at ₹200 cr deshgujarat.com+8interlinkcapital.in+8en.wikipedia.org+8ahmedabadmirror.com+7colliers.com+7rmpsco.com+7
OPEX Support (per year)
- 15% of annual operating costs up to ₹20 cr (normal units)
- 15% up to ₹40 cr for mega projects timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15interlinkcapital.in+15gsem.gujarat.gov.in+15realestatepundits.in+10colliers.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10
Data Center & CLS Support
- CAPEX: 25% up to ₹150 cr for data centers and ₹20 cr for cable landing stations
- Power subsidy: ₹1/unit for 5 years realestatepundits.in+11colliers.com+11timesofindia.indiatimes.com+11
👥 Employment & Skill Development
- Employment Generation Incentive (EGI): 50% of one-month CTC up to ₹50k (male), ₹60k (female) per local hire gsem.gujarat.gov.in+7thehindubusinessline.com+7rmpsco.com+7
- EPF Reimbursement: 100% for female‑hires, 75% for male, capped at 12% of basic + DA colliers.com+7interlinkcapital.in+7rmpsco.com+7
- Interest Subsidy: 7% per annum on term loans up to ₹5 cr, for five years timesofindia.indiatimes.com+13rmpsco.com+13timesofindia.indiatimes.com+13
- DBT for Skills Enhancement: ₹50k per individual for IT skills training interlinkcapital.in+8gsem.gujarat.gov.in+8en.wikipedia.org+8
- Literacy Campaigns & AI CoEs: Eye AI School and public awareness programs
🏢 IT Cities & Co‑Working Spaces
- IT Townships (10–50 acres) & IT Cities (>50 acres): CAPEX support 25%, up to ₹100 cr per project interlinkcapital.in+11gsem.gujarat.gov.in+11colliers.com+11
- Co‑working facilities: Rental subsidies ₹10k/seat/month for 2 years; ₹5k for 3–5 years en.wikipedia.org+4realestatepundits.in+4timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4
- Land‑use & regulatory relaxations for smoother infrastructure development en.wikipedia.org+2realestatepundits.in+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2
🔧 Non-Fiscal Facilitation
- 24×7 Investor Facilitation Desk & single-window portal
- Fast-track clearances via self-certification, relaxed norms
- Land allotment assistance, utility provisioning, and infrastructure support colliers.com+1gsem.gujarat.gov.in+1en.wikipedia.org+2ahmedabadmirror.com+2realestatepundits.in+2gsem.gujarat.gov.in+1hetarthconsulting.com+1
📈 Why It Matters for Businesses
- Fiscal benefits reduce setup and operating costs significantly
- Ideal for investors, IT firms, startups, global capability centers
- Boosts local employment & IT ecosystem in cities like Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, GIFT City timesofindia.indiatimes.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com+13thehindubusinessline.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13
💻 Site Integration Ideas
- Quick-snapshot box: Key incentives, export/job targets
- How to Apply: Steps + policy PDF links
- CTA Button: “Invest Now – Gujarat IT Policy”
- Infographic: Visual path from investment to subsidy release
- Case Highlight: Infosys centre in GIFT City (1,000 jobs)