An investment promotion roadshow was organized by the Department of ITE&C, Government of Andhra Pradesh to promote Vizag as an IT Hub- Harnessing Tier 2 Potential: A New Era for GCC Expansion in India. 

The agenda for the event focussed on presenting a glimpse into Andhra Pradesh (Video showcase), Spotlight on Tier-2 Cities: The New Investment Frontier For GCC by Ms. Raksha Sharda, Vice President, Primus Partners, Investment Opportunities in the State and Presenting the GCC Capabilities of Andhra Pradesh by Shri Bhaskar Katamneni, IAS, Secretary to Government 

ITE&C Department, HRD and RTGS, Andhra Pradesh and experience of existing investors from Infosys and TCS. 

The key points highlighted during the event included 

• Why GCCs should expand in Tier 2 cities  

• Current Scenario of GCCs in India, GCCs presence in Tier 2 cities  

• Why Tier 2 should be preferred and unlocking the value proposition 

• Cost Comparison between Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Vizag 

• Aps vision for the future, Swarna Andhra Vision 2047  

• Robust Infrastructure and Connectivity of Andhra  

• Demographic Advantage of Andhra Pradesh  

• Vizag as a GCC Destination- focussing on Physical and Social Infrastructure, Human Capital etc.  

• Strong sectoral policy of Andhra Pradesh 

• Policy features of IT-GCC Policy