W.B. CM says trying to create employment opportunities for youth; inaugurates LTM’s state-of-the-art IT campus

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Observing that the objective of his government was to create employment opportunities for the State’s large pool of educated youth, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday (August 27, 2026) inaugurated LTM’s ( Larsen & Toubro Group Company) state-of-the-art IT campus, ‘Ananda Niketan’, in New Town.

The Chief Minister also urged skilled and educated professionals from the State working elsewhere in India and abroad to return, assuring them of employment opportunities under the “double-engine government”.

Mr. Adhikari assured LTM, formerly known as LTIMindtree, that the State government would hand over an additional 10 acres of land for setting up a data centre. The company had written to the government seeking the land around two months ago, he said.

A momentous milestone for West Bengal's thriving IT and technology landscape. Delighted to inaugurate Phase-I of LTM's state-of-the-art IT campus, 'Ananda Niketan', in New Town today. This premier facility of LTM (LTIMindtree) an AI-centric global technology services company,… pic.twitter.com/0Klav8mAsd

“West Bengal is moving ahead with immense momentum. With our rich talent pool, upcoming world-class infrastructure and brand new Industry-friendly policies, West Bengal is fast cementing its position as the premier tech and innovation hub,” Mr. Adhikari said in a social media post.

S.N. Subrahmanyan, chairman & managing director, Larsen & Toubro said that the company was delighted to partner with the Government of West Bengal in this important milestone.

“The inauguration of LTM’s Global Delivery & AI Competency Center in Kolkata reflects L&T Group’s continued commitment to investing in India’s growth story. By expanding into high-potential regions and creating opportunities for local communities, we are helping build a stronger foundation for innovation, technology-led progress and inclusive economic development,” Mr. Subrahmanyan said.

The Global Delivery & AI Competency Center in Kolkata represents an important milestone in LTM’s growth journey in India and reflects the company’s continued investment in regional expansion, talent development and technology innovation, a press statement from the company said.

After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government came to power in West Bengal in May 2026, the new government has attempted to re-brand West Bengal as an investment destination. The State government which has promised sops to industries has also stated that it will bring in a new industrial policy.

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