PANAJI
Goa Industrial Development Corporation’s (Goa-IDC) just launched OPEN (Open Platform for Enterprise Network) digital platform that will allow parties to bid for plots online.
Addressing a press conference in Panaji on Saturday, Chairman, Goa-IDC Aleixo Lourenco Reginaldo said that the new portal designed to enhance transparency and efficiency, will streamline the process for interested investors, ease access and bid for these prime properties.
He stated that the officially launched open-source software platform is designed to transform industry governance by simplifying, digitising, and standardising Government-to-Business (G2B) transactions. “It will enhance the Ease of Doing Business and foster a vibrant industrial ecosystem,” he said adding, ‘every step will be online mode. I request all industries to provide details on the OPEN portal particularly those pending’.
Developed by Goa-IDC, the OPEN platform leverages DIGIT, a United Nations-certified Digital Public Good (DPG). This technology-driven solution adheres to global standards for privacy, interoperability and scalability.
Goa-IDC Managing Director Pravimal Abhishek announced the availability of 20 industrial plots at Verna Industrial Estate and nine commercial plots for auction for setting up industrial and commercial enterprises.
Abhishek further stated that the launch of OPEN aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “minimum government, maximum governance” and emphasises the use of technology as a driver of efficiency, transparency and innovation.
“Initiatives like Digital India and Make in India have inspired state governments to adopt technology-led reforms to simplify industrial processes and attract investments,” he added.
Reginaldo further highlighted that the platform integrates six key modules designed to simplify and optimise various operations.
These include estate management, which streamlines land allotment and property-related services; a legal module that simplifies legal processes and case management; a payments system that facilitates secure and transparent financial transactions; the Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS), which digitizes the building approval process for industries; an engineering module to optimize infrastructure development and maintenance; and dashboards providing real-time insights for data-driven decision-making.
“The platform simplifies the way businesses interact with Goa-IDC, making it easier for enterprises, especially first-time entrepreneurs, to thrive in Goa’s industrial landscape,” Reginaldo said.
