To,

Doctor Raman Singh
Honorable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh, India

Subject: - A kind request to you to invite Software Companies to operate in Chhattisgarh State

Respected Sir,

Myself Amit Kumar Agrawal, resident of Chhattisgarh (currently staying at Bangalore, Karnataka) requesting your few precious minutes to go through my mail.

Sir, I have done my Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Engineering from Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Currently I am working for a software company at Bangalore, Karnataka.

Sir, when I see the development graph of our state, we have sufficient reason to cheer. Since our state is one of the fastest growing state of our country. However in volume terms, our economic size is still small. And there is still some space for further development.

If we compare the development of our state with other states like Orissa and Bengal. Then I see that these states are growing with greater figures than us, and I feel that we (Chhattisgarh government) are lacking some where. I gave a very serious thought to this problem, and tried analyzing the same by discussing with my seniors, friends and other experts.

Finally I came to the conclusion that IT (Information Technology) is one of the major revenue generating sectors in all these states and cities. And that is the only sector where we have not yet made our presence.

Sir, I closely observed the overall development of Orissa state in recent years, The chief minister of Orissa (Mr. Naveen Patnaik) invited Software companies CEOs like Narayana Murthy (the then CEO of Infosys), Azim Premji (Chairman of Wipro) and others by promising them full support and perks (such as land acquisition etc.) from the government for opening their branches in his state.

As a result of this effort, the state was able to attract Infosys Technologies, Satyam Computer Services and many more for setting of their Development Centers in the state. And this resulted in the great increase in the state’s revenue as well as development in almost all the areas (few are Infrastructure, Employment and Revenue).

Below is the statement, made by the C.M. of Orissa on the eve of Independence Day.

As regards growth in the information technology sector, the Chief Minister said Bhubaneswar was fast growing as a major IT hub in the country. Companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Genpact and Satyam had already started their operation and very soon many companies were going to begin BPO business, he said.

1.The State’s software export is likely to cross Rs 700 crore during the current financial year, the Chief Minister said.
2.Infosys technologies invested more than 135 crores in its Bhubaneswar development center.
3.The state government has set up an ambitious target of exceeding Rs. 1,000 crore software exports by 2007-2008.

Sir, by not taking your more time, I here by take a humble opportunity to request you to invite the CEOs, MDs of major Software Companies to open their branches in our state. By doing so even our state can climb the ladder of rapid development in a shorter span of time.

Since all the IT companies are trying to do the cost cutting to compete with BRIC Nations, they are searching Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, for their BPO centre and development centers. So that same quality of work can be delivered with comparatively less expense. It is a great opportunity for us to invite them by taking initiative.

Sir, I am quite sure that we shall get the positive response from them. Hence ultimately our state will get benefited.

Below are the areas which would definitely get benefitted by implementing this step.

1. Great development in terms of infrastructure.
2. Great development in terms of employment, at least 1000 engineers will be benefited directly. Resultants approx. Rs.100 crores income will be part of the new employments.
3. Revolutionary increase in the revenue of our state. Expecting approx. 500 crore rupees will be added to our state revenue.
4. Indirect employment will generate another 200 crore, like addition of colleges, new students to be enrolled for the IT courses.
5. IT is the only sector, by which we can provide the equal opportunity to the students of our village as well. There is always shortage of manpower and suitable skills, by implementing career oriented courses to our villages, we can give them the equal opportunity to apply for these software jobs.

I would express our sincere desire on the behalf of all Chhattisgarh engineers (who are currently working outside Chhattisgarh) to work for our state, and to contribute towards the growth of our Chhattisgarh state. But currently we don't have any software company's branch operating from Chhattisgarh, so we are left with no option other than looking outside the state for employment.

At last I would convey my sincere thanks to you for reading my humble opinion and request.

It would be a great privilege for me, if I can be of any help in initiating any process or step towards this operation.

Sir, I will always look forward to your response and guidance.
Sincerely Yours,
Amit Kumar Agrawal
Mobile - 91 - 9986006580
Mail-id: - amit.agrl@gmail.com
Bangalore, India