Govt's district-level playbook to steer biz reforms in states

During a meeting in last month, the DPIIT asked states to designate a “relationship officer” for every investment proposal above ₹50 crore.

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This officer would be responsible for facilitating the entire life-cycle of the project, with monthly progress updates monitored online. Government officials said the move is intended to provide end-to-end handholding for high-value investments, improve investor confidence and shorten approval timelines.

The DPIIT did not respond to queries by Business Standard on this matter.

Asignificant portion of the proposed reforms focuses on strengthening the startup ecosystem at the district level. To support startups in smaller towns and districts, the DPIIT has asked states to setup adedicated Startup Cell inside every District Industries Centre (DIC), which are district-level offices providing support and services to industries.

This cell will act as a single point of contact for new entreprenuers. It will guide startups through approvals, help them understand government schemes, resolve complaints and support them in formalities such as onboarding on the BHASKAR portal. The idea is to offer startups reliable, local support instead of forcing them to navigate multiple offices on their own, officials said.