Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Monday the state government is committed to developing Ranchi into a major information technology centre, following a meeting with RMZ Infra President Deepak Chhabria to discuss a proposed IT park and wider digital infrastructure investments.
Plan, scope and timelines
Officials said the proposed project envisages constructing a modern IT Park on about 100 acres of land being considered near IIM Ranchi, the new Assembly complex and the high court complex. Work on the IT Park is expected to start by 2029, the statement added.
Under the plan, the first phase aims to generate roughly 20,000 employment opportunities, with an overall capacity expansion target to provide about 75,000 jobs within three years of the initial phase.
“The government is working towards developing a strong and modern IT and technology ecosystem by connecting Jharkhand with future technologies and new industrial possibilities,” Soren said after the meeting.
What the state says it wants to build
According to the government statement, the proposed IT Park will include modern office space and digital infrastructure tailored to global technology firms and institutions. The discussions also covered the establishment of a Global Capability Centre (GCC) to house IT, artificial intelligence and other digital services, along with interests in semiconductor and manufacturing linkages.
Officials described the initiative as part of a broader effort to align Jharkhand’s human and natural resources with emerging technologies, and to create higher-skilled employment within the state so youth do not need to migrate out for opportunities.
Local impact and practical questions
If realised as presented, the project would be one of the largest dedicated technology campuses proposed for Jharkhand. Key local implications include:
- Employment: Direct job creation (targeted 20,000 in phase one) and potential indirect jobs in services, transport, housing and retail.
- Land use: About 100 acres near central institutions, which will require clearances, land acquisition agreements and local consultations.
- Infrastructure demand: Need for reliable power, high-capacity internet, water supply and connectivity to support large office campuses and GCC operations.
The government statement did not specify the form of land acquisition, funding commitments, phasing of construction beyond the 2029 start target, or incentives that might be offered to investors. Nor did it provide projected investment amounts or timelines for approval and clearances.
Employment targets — at a glance
| Item | Target / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Land under consideration | ~100 acres (near IIM Ranchi, Assembly, High Court) |
| Start of work | 2029 |
| Jobs — Phase I | ~20,000 |
| Jobs — capacity in next 3 years | ~75,000 |
Responses and next steps
The meeting with RMZ Infra focused on the project concept and possible collaborations, according to the official release. RMZ Infra is a Bengaluru-based real estate developer known for commercial and digital infrastructure projects; the company’s president, Deepak Chhabria, attended the discussions.
The statement said work will begin on the IT Park by 2029 but did not outline the procedural steps that will follow, such as environmental clearances, land acquisition processes, or timelines for detailed project reports and financial closure. Officials indicated further consultations between the state and industry would follow to finalise plans.
For residents and prospective job-seekers, the government framed the project as a way to create high-skill opportunities locally and to link Jharkhand’s talent pool with national and global technology demand. Detailed information on recruitment, skill-building initiatives or vocational training tied to the park was not released with the statement.
As the proposal progresses, important local considerations will include transparent land arrangements, investment guarantees, infrastructure provisioning and a clear roadmap for skills training so that the projected jobs translate into local employment.
Officials said further announcements will be made as project planning advances and formal agreements are concluded between the state and private developers.
