Infosys BPO Ltd, the BPO subsidiary of Infosys Technologies, has inaugurated its second BPO campus at Mahindra World City, the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Speaking on the occasion, Kris Gopalakrishnan Infosys’ CEO and MD, said: “Jaipur is becoming an exciting destination for the IT-ITES industry. The Honourable Chief Minister, Smt. Vasundhara Raje has proactively put in place progressive policies and has invested in infrastructure to ensure rapid growth. Our investment in the second campus firmly establishes Jaipur as a significant centre for Infosys. We are extremely happy to be in Jaipur and acknowledge the support and encouragement of the state government.”

Infosys BPO works with universities in Rajasthan through ‘Project Genesis’, a program to enhance skill-sets in students and make them industry-ready. Since October 2005, the company has worked with 229 lecturers in 110 colleges and imparted training to 3,250 students in industry-relevant skills including language, presentation, and analytical skills.

Infosys’ Campus Connect Program has partnered with 32 engineering colleges in Rajasthan. This program is aimed at enhancing the employability of the talent pool. As a part of this program, Infosys has trained 120 faculty members and 1914 students in Rajasthan.

The new campus at the SEZ at Mahindra World City, Jaipur, will be spread over 42 acres creating a built-up area of 3,69,100 sq. ft and a capacity for 3,200 students.