(a) whether there has been a setback on on software export due to terrorist attack on World Trade Centre, New York on 11 Septmber, 2001 followed by subsequent war;
(b) if so, the strategy adopted to overcome the impact; and
(c) the steps taken to explore the possibilities of increasing export of software to other countries and to maintain balance in export?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)
(a) and (b): There has been no impact on IT sector in India
specifically because of the terorist attack on World Trade
Centre (America).
(c): As a part of its predecided strategy, Electronics and
Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) has been taking
steps to explore other thrust markets like that of Latin
American countries, Europe, UK, Japan, Australia etc. Global event
India Soft is also being organized in Delhi which will
provide platform to small and medium companies in India to
interact and explore trade possibilities with visiting
delegates from various countries.