With the State being a leading investment destination during 2020, the Industries Department is now transforming its Single Window Clearance Authority (SWCA) system to the next higher level.
This was ascertained in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra wherein Industries Secretary Hemanta Kumar Sharma outlined different facets and rationale of the proposed newer version. Mohapatra directed to "make the new version more comprehensive and gratifying for the investors with an end-to-end system form receipt of the application to delivery of all services”. He made it clear, "Investors should not be asked to run to any office physically for getting any clearance." He also directed all concerned departments to "designate a nodal officers for coordinating with the IPICOL in development of the new online version". Further, he directed, “Revamp the district-level single window authorities with more professionalism and accountability.” He advised to put in place a district-level industry facilitation authority with an enhanced role of the Collectors.
Mohapatra also directed to "converge the promotional activities of MSME, handloom, handicraft, textile and manufacturing units with the District Industries Centres (DICs)". The personnel in DICs were directed to handhold the entrepreneurs in getting various approvals and certificates from different offices.
