Heartily congratulating Satya Nadella, on his becoming Microsoft head, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Ponnala Lakshmaiah has formally invited him to make a visit to his hometown Hyderabad.
In a letter to Satya Nadella, Ponnala stated, “You might have raised your hand, but take note that every netizen and IT citizen from Andhra Pradesh crossed their fingers hoping you would land in the most esteemed position. You deserved it and we are proud of it. Mr Nadella, take a bow!!
“As you are aware, Hyderabad is the operational hub for over 1200 IT companies employing over 3,50,000 youth representing about 12% of the Indian total. The city is home to almost all the top 500 IT companies. Microsoft, Google and Amazon have their biggest presence in Hyderabad which has a very special relation with Microsoft. Our city has also been approved as the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) for promoting IT, ITeS and Electronic Hardware manufacturing units towards generating an employment of 15 lakhs over the next 25 years. Hyderabad has also initiated a GAME (Gaming, Animation, Media and Entertainment) Park and introduced a new hardware policy for encouraging investments in the hardware sector.
“Our Hyderabad International airport is adjudged as the best in its class of airports for three consecutive years. The Outer Ring Road, the Metro Rail and the PVN expressway make our IT destinations in the city accessible from the airport and anywhere in the city to within 30 minutes at any time of the day. Hyderabad has received several laurels from national and international media agencies such as The New York Times, Knight and Frank, World Bank and is also adjudged as the second most economical city globally to conduct business.
“I am sure you know all about the rich heritage of Hyderabad having spent about 21 years, a shade less than your 22 years stint at Microsoft. But Mr Nadella, things have changed dramatically in all dimensions for the city over the last decade. We are sure you are plugged into the city through your hallmark development center in Hyderabad and your family connections over here. However, it will be our pleasure to host your visit to the city of Hyderabad. The department of Information Technology and Communications will be pleased to make all arrangements for you to witness the tremendous growth of our city of Hyderabad”, he added. (NSS)
