Tech Mahindra today announced the setting up of its state-of-the-art software development center in Hyderabad at Kokapet near Golkonda within the SEZ area.

The new state-of-the-art campus when complete will be capable of housing 3,000 software engineers and will have all modern facilities like video conferencing, training centres, food courts, a gymnasium and a sports complex, which is spreading over 8.43 acres of area. The green complex to be built in the form of campus will have rain water harvesting mechanisms, an in-house sewage treatment plant to recycle water and minimize the impact on environment. The structures will be built encompassing intelligent building management system with intelligent lighting systems.

Mr CP Gurnani, President International Operations of Tech Mahindra and Ms Ratna Prabha Principal Secretary IT &C Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh recently signed a MOU (Memorandum OfUnderstanding) for the acquisition of land which will be handed over to the company within next few days.

On the announcement of Tech Mahindra's Hyderabad campus plans, Mr. CP Gurnani , President International Operations, Tech Mahindra, said, "We are overwhelmed by the support that we received both from the investor-friendly government and professionals here. We are keen to tap the Andhra Pradesh talent pool and makethis centre a major hub in the region and thus participate in the techno-economic development of the State."

"Tech Mahindra has been on a continuous journey of transformation, addressing new players in the telecom ecosystem and expanding service lines. We have chosen Hyderabad because of its rapidly developing infrastructure, IT-friendly policies and access to a high quality pool of software professionals. Hyderabad is integral to the expansion of the company's service offerings and delivery capabilities. The huge presence of many of Tech Mahindra?s ecosystem Partners in the city makes it further more attractive" he further added