India is the leading global outsourcing location, capturing 34% of the world's BPO market, with a projected IT-BPO revenue of approximately $16.6 billion for the 2012 financial year. The industry employs 2.8 million people directly and supports over 7.5 million indirect jobs, contributing to improved living standards and access to education in tier 2 and 3 cities. With a thriving young workforce and expected job growth, the sector is anticipated to directly employ 10 million and indirectly create 20 million jobs by 2020.
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