Orissa reluctant in allotting additional land to Satyam

BHUBANESWAR: Worried over the imbroglio in Satyam Computer Services, the Orissa government has said it would think 'several times' before allotting additional land to it for setting up its second campus, official sources said.

"We are watching the devevelopment in Satyam. It may not be possible on our part to consider giving additional land for the company's proposed extension," Orissa IT Minister S N Patro said on Friday.

According to Patro though the company had earned a name in the IT sector, the recent developments had created a 'mistrust' among the people. Therefore, the government has to be cautious when dealing with Satyam.

Satyam Computer Services was the second IT major after Infosys to set up its development centre in the state. The company had applied for additional land at Infocity-II, the proposed IT hub and had even offered to act as tenant anchor in it.

As many as 460 people were working in Satyam's development centre here who are facing an uncertain future. Had it expanded, nearly 1,000 people would have found employment.

"I do not know what will happen to my future. People in IT sector may suspect employees of Satyam before giving them jobs. Working with Satyam is no more a pride," said a software engineer.