Government of India is actively promoting the growth of the IT sector, especially in smaller towns and cities. The Software Technology Park of India (STPI) is an important initiative to expand the IT/ITES sector beyond major cities in India. The employment reported by STPI-registered units in non-metro cities is 2,98,250 (as on 31st March 2025). In addition, approximately 9,800 jobs have been reported by startups from non-metro areas that are supported under the CoEs and the Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS). The total software exports achieved by STPI-registered units is approximately ₹10.64 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
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