The Goan Network
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Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has assured Goan industry of a single window clearance system through the Goa Investment Promotions and Facilitation Board (IPB) in three months time.
Sawant was addressing industrialists and business fraternity at an event organised by the Vibrant Goa Foundation to promote the forthcoming Vibrant Goa-Global Expo and Summit 2019.
He said, “I acknowledge that Goan industry faces problems of infrastructure, power and water supply, but my government is ready to solve these problems with the active support and help of the industry.”
Sawant assured the organisers of Vibrant Goa of his total support by saying that the summit will benefit the State and also Goan industry. He also expressed hope that several non-polluting industries would start business in the State soon resulting in jobs for locals.
Sawant also pledged support to the GoaMiles taxi service. He said, "The GoaMiles project is beneficial for both taxi drivers and customers and it is critical for the growth of our tourism industry. GoaMiles has hundred percent support of my government."
A number of prominent industrialists were present on the occasion including Srinivas Dempo, chairman of the Dempo Group of Industries and Anil Counto, chairman, Alcon Group and vice-chairman of the Vibrant Goa Foundation.
Dempo pledged his group's 'financial and physical support' to the Vibrant Goa Summit. Counto urged Goan business persons to get involved in the Vibrant Goa Summit. Power Minister Nilesh Cabral and Chairman of Vibrant Goa Foundation Nitin Kuncolienkar were also present on the occasion.
