New Delhi, Nov 10 (KNN) Tech giant Intel has decided to set up their technology development centre in Telangana, according to Telangana government release.

The release said that a top delegation headed by Intel India Country Head Nivruti Rai met Telangana Caretaker Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao at his camp office.

We are very happy that Intel decided to start a tech centre in Hyderabad, Rao said.

He said that the Intel India’s proposed centre will provide a major boost to the IT sector in the region.

He mentioned that it is expected to create 1,500 employment opportunities in its initial stages.

The release said that the delegation invited Rao to attend Intel India’s 20th anniversary scheduled on November 15, in Bengaluru.

The state government and the Intel delegation had held several meetings which culminated in its decision.

In the meeting, Intel delegation and the Minister discussed about the Industrial policy of Telangana and the infrastructure available in the state.