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Prioritise ICT for development

Prioritise ICT for development

By Rishi Singh

Some suggestions for the budget to promote the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector that is vital for the equitable development of a country;

• ICT should be a priority sector & treated like an Industry.

• Tax holiday for at least five Years.

• Rs 1000 million venture capital as in 2001 budget.

• IT Park should be consider as EPZ and give incentive.

• Start ICT Incubator.

• Use RTDF in

OLPC project in rural schools.

• Omit multiple taxation for single service like internet service.