'Panel to implement IT, ESDM proposals by Odisha Govt facilitate the MSMEs'

Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (KNN) Odisha government has set up a special single-window clearance committee for a appraisal of sector-specific proposals.

To accelerate clearances to active investors in the IT (information technology), ITeS (IT-enabled services) and electronic system design and manufacturing (ESDM) sectors, the state government has set up a special panel.

According to one of the IT official, it is a step to expedite clearances to sector-specific proposals up to Rs 50 crore as approvals are getting delayed in the general single-window clearance committee and constituted as per the provisions of state's ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Policy-2014.

He added that any proposal above the specified amount will get the clearances from the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority headed by chief secretary and it will facilitate the flourishing of the MSMEs in the IT, ITes and ESDM space.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy aims to achieve direct employment of 60,000 professionals in 800 IT/ITes/ESDM units and create a built-up space of six million square feet and a developed land bank of 2000 acres for IT/ITes/ESDM sectors.

The policy also aims to attract 10 leading IT/ITes and five leading ESDM companies to the state by 2020.

The 10-member committee is headed by principal secretary of Electronics and IT department with chief executive officer of Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) as the member convener.

The cluster, which has got the final approval from the Union government is expected to house over 100 electronics manufacturing units with an employment potential of 10,000-12,000 jobs. (KNN)