Focus on policy-making, appoint professionals to run GIDC: Industry

oncerned about political interference, Goas industrialists have said that the next must appoint professionals to head the Goa Industrial Development Corporation and other bodies that deal with permissions for the manufacturing sector.Goa State Industries Association(GSIA) said politicians and MLAs should focus on policy formulation instead of micro-managing approvals and permissions.

Pointing out that manufacturing is the only sector that can generate jobs and create sustainable revenue for locals, GSIA said that the government must create a conducive business Environment instead of simply talking about Ease of Doing Business.

Goa Electronics Limited (GEL) was asked to create an online service workflow and digitise GIDCs Services. However, four years later, several technical glitches remain. GSIA wants a professional agency to be roped in so that the work can be completed soon.