ICTA (Information and Communications Technology Association of J&K) is a non-profit organisation established by over 20 ICT business units in the state and mandated to promote ICT sector within the state. The aims and objectives of the Association are:

Main Objectives

• Jointly work with the state government in effectively implementing the existing and future IT policies, providing consulting, and facilitating requisite development, expertise and support
• Facilitate new business ventures and opportunities in partnership with private sector ICT players in tier 1 cities of India and from overseas
• Work towards improved infrastructure support and services to ICTA member companies
• Work towards improved support and services to ICT professionals by enhancing the requisite skills
• Work towards raising ICT awareness in the state

Overall Objectives

• Work towards provision of requisite ICT infrastructure and services to strengthen and promote the state’s economy.
• To establish ICT as a major industry segment within the state providing long-term, sustainable employment for professional ICT individuals

ICTA represents the first industry-wide, non-profit, ICT developmental effort in the state. Our launch event at the SKICC (8th & 9th Oct'09) is intended to kick-start work on the Association’s roadmap meticulously planned and drafted following detailed discussions that have taken place during the preceding 15 months. The event will be organised in a conference format and will discuss the role of ICTA, private ICT businesses, ICT consultants, and that of the government in promoting the ICT sector in the state. It will be the first event of its kind in the state drawing participation from all major ICT players in the state.