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Mamata expresses satisfaction as NKDA issues occupancy certificate to ITC

Kolkata, July 1 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed satisfaction that the occupancy certificate is being issued to ITC Ltd's world class IT & ITES campus by the state- owned New Town Kolkata Development Authority or NKDA to the major corporate group in New Town.
"Glad to share that the occupancy certificate is being issued by our New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) for ITC Limited’s world-class IT & ITES campus in Action Area-III of New Town, spread over 17 acres of land allotted by our WBHIDCO or West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation," Mamata said.
The campus comprises three key buildings — a high-rise office tower, a business support centre, and a dedicated knowledge centre — together offering over 14.5 lakh sq. ft. of already built-up space.
"With an investment of around Rs. 1,200 crore, the facility is set to generate direct employment for more than 5,000 professionals now," Mamata said.
"With this milestone, operations are set to commence shortly, further accelerating West Bengal's rise as a preferred destination for investments by leading national and international digital and technology-driven enterprises," the Chief Minister said.
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