Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) welcomes the series of reform measures taken up by the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in improving the ease of doing business in the State.

R Dinesh, Chairman, CII Southern Region, in a statement said “CII is working closely with the State Government in promoting ease of doing business and help the state achieve a quantum jump on ease of doing business rankings”.

Dinesh said that the initiatives such as; K-SWIFT (Kerala Single-window Interface for Fast, Transparent Clearances), Common Application Form (CAF) and Intelligent Building Planning Management Software (IBPMS) would fast track approvals for setting up new businesses and boost industrial activity.

CII also complimented Government for releasing the ‘Invest Kerala Guide’, a compendium of administrative and policy reforms which would act as a ready reckoner for potential investors. CII will continue to work closely with the Government towards achieving a holistic socio-economic growth in the State.