Tier-II houses 11-15% tech talent in India, to emerge as global tech hubs, says Deloitte and NASSCOM report

India has emerged as a leading ‘digital talent nation’ and is leading the race to become the global digital technology hub, with 11-15 per cent of the country’s tech talent residing in tier-II and tier-III cities, according to a report by Deloitte and NASSCOM. “As decentralisation of work gains momentum, many new opportunities open for people in emerging cities. With 60 per cent of India’s graduates in engineering, arts, and science, smaller towns are emerging as a wellspring of potential,” the report said.

The joint report has identified 26 promising locations that have the potential to become the epicenter of innovation and growth. This trend, it said, is fueled by a highly proficient workforce in digital technologies, with about 8 lakh individuals within these emerging hubs adept in the latest tech domains. The emerging cities of India are witnessing a surge in digitally skilled workforce, with over 100,000 professionals contributing to their growth.