Pimpri-Chinchwad: PCMC Launches ‘Industrial Facilitation Cell’ To Boost Investment & Ease Business Operations | Twitter/@pcmcindiagovin
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched an ‘Industrial Facilitation Cell’ to promote industrial and economic investment. This initiative is part of the state government’s ‘100-Day Action Plan’ under the ‘Investment Promotion Action Programme.’ The cell has been established based on the concept of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ to streamline industrial operations.
The primary objective of the cell is to establish effective communication between the municipal corporation and local industries, resolve industrial issues and encourage active participation of industries in the city’s development.
The cell is expected to accelerate local investments, foster industrial growth and ensure smooth business operations by offering strategic support and essential services. The cell will operate under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh and will be supervised by Nilkanth Poman, Chief Information and Technology Officer. Vijay Wavare, Chief CSR Advisor, will oversee the cell’s operations.
Speaking on this, Singh said, “PCMC is committed to accelerating industrial growth in the city. The ‘Industrial Facilitation Cell’ will act as a crucial link between local industries and the administration. This initiative will provide investors with transparent and speedy services, ensuring ease of doing business. By coordinating with various departments, this cell will play an effective role in resolving industrial issues.”
Poman added, “Through the ‘Industrial Facilitation Cell’ and ‘Industry Sarathi’ Portal, we are providing seamless and transparent digital services to industries. This platform ensures that essential permits and facilities are available online while also enabling direct communication for issue resolution. By leveraging digital technology, PCMC aims to enhance business convenience with more efficient services.”
Key objectives of the ‘Industrial Facilitation Cell’:
• Creating a favourable environment for industrial investment.
• Engaging with businesses, entrepreneurs and labour organisations to understand and resolve local challenges.
• Assisting investors and industrialists with legal and administrative coordination with authorities.
