Policy and advocacy
Every position, on the record
GESIA carries the industry view into state and central consultation. Submissions are published, and so is what happened next.
Focus areas
Data protection and DPDP
Practical compliance for technology firms, not just principle.
IT and ITES state policy
Capex support, tier two readiness and plug and play space.
ESDM and semiconductor
Component incentives, ATMP capacity and supplier depth.
Skilling and employment
Co-funding, apprenticeships and the campus to industry bridge.
Digital infrastructure
Right of way, fibre readiness and small cell deployment.
Ease of doing business
Single window, approvals and compliance load on smaller firms.
Public record
Submissions and representations
Every filing GESIA has made on behalf of the membership, with its current status.
| Submission | Made to | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommendations on the Gujarat IT / ITES Policy renewal | Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of Gujarat | Jun 2026 | Under review |
| Industry response on DPDP draft rules | MeitY | Apr 2026 | Submitted |
| Representation on right of way charges for fibre | Urban Development Dept. | Feb 2026 | Accepted in part |
| Component incentive continuation for ESDM | MeitY | Jan 2026 | Under review |
| Skilling co-funding proposal for tier two cities | Dept. of Labour and Employment | Nov 2025 | Accepted |
| Simplification of single window clearance for IT units | Industries Commissionerate | Aug 2025 | Accepted |
| Submission on public procurement terms for MSME technology vendors | Finance Dept., Govt. of Gujarat | May 2025 | Accepted in part |
Outcomes
Policy wins
Advocacy is only worth publishing when you can show what changed.
Plug and play IT space notified for Vadodara and Rajkot
Followed a two year GESIA representation on tier two readiness.
Skilling co-funding extended to member SMEs
Fifty one member companies used the scheme in its first year.
MSME payment terms tightened in state technology procurement
Reduced median receivable days for member vendors supplying the state.
Single window clearance simplified for IT units
Cut average approval time for member firms setting up new units.