Goa chamber seeks quicker Single Window Clearance system

PTI Updated - June 19, 2012 at 02:08 PM.

The business community in Goa is looking at a quicker Single Window Clearance (SWC) system for the industrial investment in the state, during the forthcoming review of the State Industrial Policy.

The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), which is lobbying to rectify the anomalies in the existing SWC, has said that the State Government, during its re-look at the policy, will have to weed out indiscriminate delays left over due to existing faulty SWC.

The GCCI President, Mr Manguirish Pai Raikar, said that there is a SWC in existing Industrial policy, but that single window opens into another 20 windows.

The industry players have been holding dialogues with the State Principal Secretary (Industries and Commerce), Mr Parimal Rai, for having a better SWC.

Mr Raikar added that the industrial investment in Goa will be on rise, if there are speedy clearances.

The Manohar Parrikar-led Government has already taken up the review of the Industrial Policy, with meetings lined up with various stakeholders.

The State Industry Minister, Mr Mahadev Naik, said that the Government will ensure favourable environment for industrial growth in the state.

He further added that the green industries with employment potential will be given red-carpet in the state.

GCCI along with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has organised an Investment Summit on June 30 in Goa.

GCCI officials said that the Investment Summit is expected to rejuvenate the industrial scenario in the state.

Published on June 19, 2012 07:46