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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dhemaji focuses on ease of doing biz to boost industrial growth
Dibrugarh: A one-day zonal workshop on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) was organised in Dhemaji on Wednesday by the District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC) in collaboration with DICCs from Majuli, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia districts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event aimed to address local business challenges and streamline processes to boost industrial development across the region. The workshop was inaugurated by state education minister Ranoj Pegu, with Dhemaji DC Rahul Suresh Javir and officials from the four districts in attendance. The workshop featured an engaging interactive session, where pioneering entrepreneurs shared their entrepreneurial journeys, providing motivation and practical guidance to attendees. The success stories served as inspiration for aspiring business owners and highlighted the potential for growth within the region.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Telangana allows commercial establishments to raise work hours to 10
HYDERABAD: The state government has permitted an increase in daily work hours at commercial establishments (excluding shops) from eight to 10 as part of its Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms. Weekly work hours remain capped at 48. The move aligns with similar measures in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka is also proposing a 10-hour daily limit for private sector employees. Employees may work beyond 48 hours a week on overtime pay, subject to a cap of 144 overtime hours per quarter. The government may revoke exemptions without notice if conditions are violated. The order was issued by Labour, Employment, Training and Factories Principal Secretary, M Dana Kishore, on Saturday. Kishore told TNIE the order followed Government of India EoDB guidelines, adding, 'Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have already done this. There will be a rest interval of at least 30 minutes; employees can choose to work 10 hours.' The government, under Section 73(4) of the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988, has exempted all commercial establishments (other than shops) from Sections 16 and 17 of the Act, allowing daily work hours of 10 within a 48-hour weekly limit. Test of endurance
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Forward looking reforms have transformed mining sector: Kishan Reddy
India's mining sector has undergone a massive transformation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led governnment introducing several forward looking reforms over the last 11 years, emphasising on enhancing transparency, cutting down on delays and encouraging participation of private sector, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said here on Friday. Inaugurating the Indian national committee meeting of the World Mining Congress (WMC) on 'Sustainable mining and responsible practices through effective mine closure', he said that one of the major reforms towards greater transparency has been the auction-based allocation of mineral blocks introduced by the government. It is more transparent, professional and competitive than ever before, he said, adding that as many as 500 blocks had been auctioned thus far, including 119 in last one year alone. The government has ushered in policy changes with a stress on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) measures such as 50-year uniform mining leases, elimination of lease renewal delays, easy transfer of permissions, issue of exploration licences and funding through NMET. 'We are also launching a module of the single window system digitising entire coal exploration process, for greater transparency and reducing processing time,' Mr. Kishan Reddy said. The National Critical Minerals Mission and offshore mineral auctions has also placed India in a select group of countries developing domestic ecosystems for minerals such as lithium and rare earth elements, he said. Vision Plans for strategic minerals — Aluminium and Copper — seeking to boost India's green growth and manufacturing ambitions for a sustainable future were unveiled by the Minister, a release from the conference organisers said. Increasing coal output Stating that increasing coal production is a key priority of the government and the ministry, he said India's cumulative coal production crossed the 1 billion tonne mark for the first time in 2024-25. Coal imports reduced 7.9% to 243 million tonnes in 2025, he added. The Union Minister said the mining sector was fast emerging as champion of grren transformation on the back of multiple measures, including coal gasification, diversifying into renewable energy and re-purposing of mined lands. 'For India, sustainable mining aligns with our twin goals of achieving Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in mineral resources and maintaining our commitment to environmental sustainability.' Highlighting the importance of responsible mine closure, he called for adoption of the 6Rs Philosophy for mine closure activity -- reclamation, repurposing, rehabilitation, revegetation, remediation and relinquishment. For the first time since Independence, 10 mines have been successfully closed with scientific planning and 147 more mines identified for closure in a time bound manner. The Ministry has also revised guidelines to enhance monitoring, administration and implementation of mine closure plans. A new Reclaim framework was unveiled at the event towards ensuring meaningful community engagement and ecological restoration efforts, he said. Cuddalore's success story Mine closure is not the end, but a new beginning for revival, hope and prosperity, the Minister said, citing the example of how in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu repurposed mines now provide drinking water and support agriculture. They have transformed into engines of local development providing 300 lakh kilo litres of water to 3 lakh people and irrigating 25,000 acres of farmm land and indirectly supporting livelihood of 50,000 people. The Minister called for stronger public-private partnerships and inclusive engagement with local communities, industry, and civil society to make mine closure more impactful and future-ready. Secretary to Ministry of Mines V.L. Kantha Rao, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Coal Rupinder Brar and Coal India CMD P.M. Prasad were present.
United News of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Kerala: K-SWIFT registered enterprises to get temporary building number
Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (UNI) Aligning with its Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiatives, the Kerala Government now allows enterprises registered through the K-SWIFT (Kerala Single Window Interface for Fast and Transparent Clearance) platform to obtain temporary building numbers. The government had amended the Kerala Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Non-Industry Facilitation Rules, 2020, to incorporate this provision in order to facilitate businesses to secure clearances and certificates fast without being entangled by procedural delays. Fast issuance of approvals will particularly help new enterprises to secure loans and other services, for which building identification is mandatory. With the amendment to the rules, enterprises with investments of up to Rs 50 crore registered through K-SWIFT are eligible for a temporary building number which is valid for up to three and half years, during which the enterprise must obtain a permanent building number. This provision enables businesses to commence operations and access services like bank loans without waiting for the permanent building number and is also expected to create a more conducive environment for investors by streamlining administrative processes. The temporary building number corresponds to the number on the Acknowledgement Certificate issued upon application submission through K-SWIFT. Acknowledgement Certificate obtained through K-SWIFT is a key document that allows enterprises, specifically those not categorized under the 'Red' category as per the Pollution Control Board guidelines, to commence operations without obtaining prior approvals under various state enactments. Set up by the state's primary investment promotion agency, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC), K-SWIFT is a one-stop destination for securing all approvals from multiple departments in the state to start, operate and expand businesses. UNI DS SSP
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Collector stresses support for entrepreneurs, industrial growth in dist
Puttaparthi: District Collector TS Chetan presided over the District Industrial Exports and Promotion Committee (DIEPC) review meeting here on Wednesday, emphasising the critical role of supporting aspiring entrepreneurs and strengthening the industrial sector for the district's economic prosperity. The Collector urged all related departments to work collaboratively to expand and bolster Sri Sathya Sai district's industrial foundation. He highlighted the State government's proactive approach to promoting industrial investments through its new industrial policy, stressing the need to maintain this momentum at the district level. He directed the officials to promptly clear all pending applications related to industrial promotion; emphasised the importance of educating young people in both urban and rural areas about establishing industrial units and leveraging available government schemes. He reviewed the permissions granted for new industrial establishments through the Single Desk Portal to ensure efficiency. Significant financial support was approved, with Rs 46.69 lakh in investment subsidies for three units and Rs 1.7 lakh in interest subsidies for another three units. In line with the central government's EoDB initiative, departments were instructed to conduct satisfaction surveys with business owners who had received approvals. These surveys will help determine the district's EoDB ranking and must be completed swiftly. During the session, approvals for a total of 28 industrial units were fully granted, marking a step forward in the district's industrial development. General Manager of Industries Department J Nagaraju, LDM Ramana Rao, District Factories Officer Radhakrishna, APIIC Zonal Manager, SE from the Electricity Department, AP State Financial Corporation Branch Manager Ansari, District Registration Officer Krishna Kumari, APIIC representatives, and other officials were present.
