After roping in 54 industrial units with investments worth `1,11,500 crore to the State within five months of the “Make in Odisha Conclave”, the State Government is further brushing up its reform mechanism to make the process of doing business easier.
Reviewing the reforms introduced so far at the State Secretariat on Tuesday, Chief Secretary AP Padhi directed the concerned departments to ensure 100 per cent implementation of the reforms already notified by the Government. He directed the district and field level officers to be fully aware about the importance and objectives of the reforms and to implement those proactively.
It was decided to carry forward the reforms to further simplify the procedural compliances for doing business in the State. The meeting deliberated on Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP)-2017. Discussions revealed that around 405 action plans pertaining to 18 departments were suggested in the BARP-2017.
Out of this around 12 action points were found not applicable. Out of balance action points around 235 points relates to putting 47 services on line. So far 173 action points have been complied and compliance to other action points is being carried forward.
Padhi directed the departments to complete the process of reform and their implementation by October 31, 2017 without fail. Respective departments were also asked to publicise the reforms they have already introduced.
The meeting further decided to have regular review of the implementation of the reforms at various levels. The proposal about shifting to online single window system in place of presently running e-BIZ single window was also discussed in the meeting. Among others, Industry Secretary Sanjeeb Chopra was present.