Meghalaya Drafts New IT Policy Emphasizing AI and Global Capability Centres
Meghalaya is developing its second IT and IT-enabled services policy focusing on artificial intelligence and global capability centres (GCCs). The state government plans to offer customised incentives for investments exceeding Rs 100 crore. Initial talks with a US fintech firm on GCCs have taken place, though challenges remain. The recently inaugurated Shillong Tech Park-II adds significant IT infrastructure, including an upcoming AI Centre of Excellence funded by the Union ministry. Skill development efforts are underway to support semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Sept, 03:15 pm. Other outlets followed.
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