The North East BPO Promotion Scheme is a scheme to incentivize setting up BPO/ITES operations in North East Region. The objective of the scheme is mainly creation of employment opportunities for the local youth in the North Eastern Region (NER), by promoting the IT/ITES Industry particularly by setting the BPO/ITES operations. Secondly, promotion of investment in IT/ITES Sector in NER in order to expand the base of IT Industry and secure balanced regional development.