Infosys to begin Kerala operations this month

Kunhalikutty, on the need to take steps to stop the eviction proceedings in connection with the acquisition of land for the expansion of Technopark, said there was need to expand the Technopark as it formed part of the proposed IT corridor in the state.

On land acquisition and eviction of a large umber of families, the minister emphasised that only 15 families would be evicted for acquiring 250 acres of land for the park and all these families would be properly compensated.

Infosys will commence operations with approximately 50 software professionals and ramp up operations over the next two-three years.

While Infosys would initially operate its development centre out of leased premises admeasuring 55,800 sq feet space from within the 'Bhavani' block of the Technopark campus, soon it would start construction of its own 50-acre campus in the newly acquired land near Technopark.

The company is being given land at a concessional rate as stated in the Kerala Information Technology Policy. This campus, when ready, is expected to accommodate around 5,000 people.

The campus would be similar to Infosys' other development centres across the country, according to Infosys vice-president (commercial and facilities) H R Binod.

At present Infosys has development centers in Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Mysore, Mohali and Pune.