Karnataka's revamped Single Window System for investors launched
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday launched the state's revamped Single Window System aimed at improving ease of doing business in the state.
He said the new system will simplify approvals, reduce compliance burdens, and fast-track industrial investments while ensuring transparency and efficiency.
The system integrates over 150 business services across 30 state departments. It will provide real-time status updates, allowing investors to track approvals, amendments, and renewals without delays, the CM noted.
"The initiative is particularly beneficial for the manufacturing sector as it introduces an Affidavit-Based Clearance (ABC) mechanism through Karnataka Udyog Mitra. This will enable investors to begin construction and preparatory activities without waiting for multiple approvals," he added.
Noting that the revamped Single Window System is integrated with the National Single Window System, allowing investors to access central-level services seamlessly, the CM said, it also incorporates several Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) services, such as land search, selection, allotment, and building plan approvals. These services are now available through a single portal. This makes it easier for investors to navigate the approval process without having to approach multiple offices.
A GIS-based Industrial Information System has also been introduced. It will help investors who plan to use their own or revenue land check compliance with site-related regulations before proceeding with their projects.
A wizard-based discovery tool will assist investors in identifying the required State and Central approvals, NOCs, and clearances at different stages of their project lifecycle, an official release said.
Further, an Incentive Wizard & Calculator has been built into the system. This will allow investors to check their eligibility for various incentives, concessions, and rebates under different policies. It will help them make informed decisions. An AI-powered multi-lingual chatbot will provide instant responses to investor queries on policies, incentives, approvals, and compliance requirements.
The chief minister said this move is aimed at enhancing investor convenience.
The system also focuses on improving the overall investor experience. It simplifies forms, eliminates duplicate information, and integrates with over 40 systems through APIs. It also provides real-time status visibility with event-based alerts and triggers.
Siddaramaiah stated that these features will make Karnataka one of the most investor-friendly destinations in the country.
To ensure ease in incentive claims and disbursement, the system enables investors to apply for and track their claims online. This will reduce paperwork and improve transparency, the release said.
The system is available in multiple languages and is designed to be mobile-friendly. It also includes an online grievance redressal mechanism. This will enable investors to raise queries and receive quick resolutions from the investment facilitation team.
According to the CM, this will ensure that concerns are addressed in a time-bound manner.
Siddaramaiha reiterated the government's commitment to enhancing the investor experience, expediting approvals, and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.
"With the introduction of the revamped Single Window System, Karnataka aims to further strengthen its position as one of India's top investment destinations. The new system will foster a more efficient, transparent, and business-friendly ecosystem" he added.
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Screenwriter Salim Khan on ventilator support and stable, say doctors
Mumbai (PTI): Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan suffered a brain haemorrhage which has been tackled, is on ventilator support as a safeguard and stable, doctors treating him said on Wednesday, a day after he was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here.
The 90-year-old, one half of the celebrated Salim-Javed duo which scripted films such as "Sholay", "Deewar" and "Don" with Javed Akhtar, is in the ICU and recovery might take some time given his age.
"His blood pressure was high for which we treated him and we had to put him on a ventilator because we wanted to do certain investigations. Now the ventilator was put as a safeguard so that his situation doesn't get worse. So it is not that he is critical," Dr Jalil Parkar told reporters.
"We did the investigations that were required and today we have done a small procedure on him, I will not go into the details. The procedure done is called DSA (digital subtraction angiography). The procedure has been accomplished, he is fine and stable and shifted back to ICU. By tomorrow, we hope to get him off the ventilator. All in all, he is doing quite well," he added.
Asked whether he suffered a brain haemorrhage, the doctor said, "Unko thoda haemorrhage hua tha, which we’ve tackled. No surgery is required.
As concern over Khan's health mounted, his children, including superstar Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan, daughter Alvira, and sons-in-law Atul Agnihotri and Aayush Sharma, have been seen outside the hospital along with other well-wishers. His long-time partner Akhtar was also seen coming out of the hospital.
Khan, a household name in the 70s and 80s, turned 90 on November 24 last year. It was the day Dharmendra, the star of many of his films, including "Sholay", "Seeta aur Geeta" and "Yaadon Ki Baraat", passed away.
Hailing from an affluent family in Indore, Khan arrived in Mumbai in his 20s with dreams of stardom. He was good looking and confident he would make a mark in the industry as an actor. But that did not happen. And then, after struggling for close to a decade and getting confined to small roles in films, he changed lanes.
He worked as an assistant to Abrar Alvi and soon met Akhtar to form one of Hindi cinema's most formidable writing partnerships. They worked together on two dozen movies with most of them achieving blockbuster status.
Other than "Sholay", "Deewar" and "Don", Khan and Akhtar also penned "Trishul", "Zanjeer", "Seeta Aur Geeta", "Haathi Mere Saathi", "Yaadon Ki Baarat" and "Mr India".
