Wipro, Microsoft to launch ventures in Bengal: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that Wipro and Microsoft have decided launch new ventures in the state.

She also said that while Wipro will generate about 10,000 jobs through their new venture, Microsoft will launch two welfare schemes for the benefit of weavers.

Addressing the gathering at a government programme on saving greenery, Mamata also said that Wipro has requested the state government to provide 50 acre of land for its new project.

“Wipro is coming to Bengal again and they are taking about 50 acre of land. It will generate employment for 10,000 youths This will glorify our silicon valley IT hub. We have earlier provided 100 acre of land for it which has already been booked. So 100 acre of more land have been provided out of which Wipro has asked for 50 acre,” Mamata said.