Odisha sets up ‘State level Facilitation Cell’ to fast track Investment approvals

Odisha government has set up an entity named as State level Facilitation Cell (SLFC) in order  to fast track approvals  within a timeframe of 15-30 days for setting up industries. It is a hassle free Single Window Clearance for investment projects. It will serve as a guiding force to the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (IPICOL) to channel prospective investments from India and abroad.

SLFC has been categorised  in two broad categories — green and non-green.

Green category

  • They are largely comprised of
    •  agri-based industries
    • cottage industries
    • food-processing
    • textiles
    • chemicals
    • building materials
    • and consumer goods.
  • Time Period:15 days whereas

the non-green category

Time Period :within 30 days.

About State level Facilitation Cell
  • The SLFC has segregated companies in two broad categories: Green and Non-green.
  • SLFC will monitor the general and special conditions of approved project proposals.
  • It will facilitate timely implementation of projects.
  • The SLFC has members from
    •  Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO)
    • Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)
    • State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
    • Factories and Boilers and Water Resource Department on a full-time basis.

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