Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge Center
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Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City is a campus/technology park located on the Thane-Belapur Road, Koparkhairane in Navi Mumbai, India. It has an area of 560,000 m². It was completed in 2002 and is called "DAKC" by the locals.
The Campus with the Best IT infrastrucure in India.
It is owned by one of the country's largest private conglomerates, Reliance ADA Group and houses a state-of-the-art 24 hour National Network Operations Centre ('NNOC' centre) along with more than 10,000 employees working primarily for Reliance's Communications division (now renamed Reliance Communications after going public).
This site was earlier owned by ICI and housed the first polyester staple fibre plant in India. Upon acquisition by Reliance, the site was renamed Terene Fibres India Ltd (TFIL). Production facilities at the plant have since been moved out of this location.
DAKC, houses several building, all termed as "Blocks", where the various departments of Reliance Communications are located. Each building is made of dark glass from outside and give it the futuristic look. The I-Block is where the top honchos of Reliance Communications sit.
There are 3 food courts, in A Block, B Block and F Block respectively. Cusines from across India and the world are available here with choices galore. There is a Bombay Blues restaurant, for high-profile visitors to attend.
The Campus is Wi-Fi enabled with two HDFC bank ATMS and one ICICI bank ATM located therein. There is also an HDFC bank branch located within the campus.
Other than this, the campus has a huge artificial lake where migratory birds can be found at times. There are temples, fountains, medical facilities, parking lot for over 500 cars, and a helipad within the campus. The campus also houses a guest house for high profile guests, where service is nothing less than any top of the line business hotel.
Beware Speed Limit 30 kmph. Wear Seat Belts. Always Carry ID Card. No Non-Vegetarian food inside the campus.
