Tech Mahindra has come forward to set up a Centre for Excellence (CoE) in Robotics and Analytics Department at the International Institute of Digital Technologies in the temple-town Tirupati.
Tech Mahindra CEO C P Gurnani, during his meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here today, agreed to set up the CoE in Tirupati, an official release said.
Gurnani also agreed to facilitate employment to 1,000 persons at Tech Mahindra's facility in Visakhapatnam, it added.
The Chief Minister and Tech Mahindra CEO discussed the state government's initiatives for development of Information Technology sector.
Naidu told the CEO about the adoption of technology and innovation for better governance and welfare activities in the state. He invited the IT major to partner AP in its growth story.
Gurnani promised Chandrababu of Tech Mahindra's support for IT development in AP. He has also agreed to be a chief advisor in the Chief Minister's core team.
IT advisor J A Chowdary, Tech Mahindra's executive vice- president A S Murthy and other officials were also present.
