Indian IT giant HCL to open new Gateway for 5000 jobs in Sri Lanka

Indian IT giant HCL Ltd expressed willingness to open up a gateway to a 5000-seat facility for Sri Lankan IT talents and explore opportunities for collaboration in the IT sector during a recent visit undertaken by Eastern Governor Senthil Thondaman, Governor’s office said. 

The governor's proposal received an overwhelming positive response from HCL, reinforcing their commitment to expanding their operations in Sri Lanka, a statement from

his office said while noting that under the guidance of President Ranil Wickramsinghe, the government of Sri Lanka has taken significant strides in developing more job opportunities across different fields.

During the visit, Governor M Senthil Thondaman met with senior executives of HCL Ltd. in New Delhi.

 HCL Ltd., a renowned global IT services provider, expressed great interest in investing in Sri Lanka and tapping into its pool of talented IT professionals. The company recognizes the immense potential of the Sri Lankan workforce and the country's strategic location in the region.

As a result of the productive discussions, HCL Ltd. is expected to sign an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) on the approval of the Chairman Dinesh Weerakody who has also played a supportive role in Sri Lanka to establish this state-of-the-art facility, the statement said. 

This landmark initiative undertaken by Governor M Senthil Thondaman will generate employment opportunities for 5000 IT engineers across Sri Lanka, making it the largest investment in the IT sector in the country's history.

Governor Senthil Thondaman expressed his enthusiasm for this transformative collaboration, stating, "This partnership with HCL Ltd. will pave the way for significant growth in the IT sector and create a multitude of employment opportunities for our talented IT professionals. We are delighted to have HCL's support in our mission to position Sri Lanka as a leading IT hub in the region."