MIDC launches phase II of Pune IT park

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) officially

announced the launch of the second phase of the Pune Infotech Park at Hinjewadi,

Pune, at the Nasscom 2001 conference and exhibition.

The second phase that is spread over 600 acres of undulating hilly terrain

will have a 50-acre golf course and a water promenade. The park is expected to

be ready in the next 18 months.

MIDC has already received bookings for 70 acres from Infosys Technologies

Ltd. A MoU to this effect was signed between MIDC CEO Jayant Kawale and Infosys

managing director Nandan Nilekani.

Speaking at the launch of the second phase, Dr Patangrao Kadam, minister for

industries and water conservation, said that the state government was totally

committed to providing IT infrastructure of international standards.

The first phase of the Pune IT Park is spread over 200 acres. Residents

include Tata Technologies, Infosys, Wipro and Geometric. MIDC has built more

than 217 parks, of which 18 are dedicated to IT.