Silchar: The North East Computer Traders Association (NECTA) has welcomed the Union Government’s strong focus on Data Centre and Cloud infrastructure, calling it a forward-looking move aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

Reacting to the announcements, NECTA General Secretary Pranjal Baruah said the Data Centre–Cloud 2047 roadmap would help position India as a global digital and data hub. He said the initiative would also open up new opportunities for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, including those in the North East, to attract investments in cloud services, disaster recovery systems and managed IT infrastructure.

The Association also welcomed the government’s push towards AI 2.0, aimed at large-scale and industry-ready adoption of artificial intelligence. NECTA said the move is expected to speed up the use of AI across key sectors such as governance, healthcare, education, agriculture and cybersecurity. This, the Association noted, would benefit startups, MSMEs and system integrators.

NECTA appreciated the allocation of ₹40,000 crore for the Semiconductor and Electronics sector, describing it as a major boost to the Make in India initiative. The Association said the investment would strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce dependence on imports and create high-skill employment opportunities.

Publicity Secretary of NECTA, Ripon Barua, welcomed the proposal for Content Creators’ Labs. He said the initiative recognises the growing role of digital content, media technology and creator-led innovation in the new-age economy.

The Association further welcomed the rationalisation of IT services, stating that it would simplify compliance, improve ease of doing business and support the growth of IT firms and digital service providers, especially in emerging regions like the North East.

The statement was issued by the North East Computer Traders Association (NECTA) and signed by General Secretary Pranjal Baruah.