A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MANPOWER QUALITY AND ITS AVAILABILITY IN THE FIELD OF IT IN KERALA AND KARNATAKA

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry began to emerge during the Post- World War II period. This industry can be broadly divided into hardware and ICT service activities. Initially, its development was concentrated in a limited number of distinct geographical areas. Silicon Valley in the United States is identified as one of the earliest examples for ICT activity concentration. In recent years the industry has started spreading to other areas like South – East Asia. Its growth in Indian sub-continent is also notable. Centres such as Mumbai and Bengaluru have seen explosive growth in the ICT service sector and have grown into global centres, creating durable employment opportunities and economic growth.