Kerala, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, were ranked as top performers by the Centre under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) for promoting ease of doing business, according to the commerce and industry ministry.
As for Kerala, it was a rapid stride from 28th position under the BRAP two years ago to 15 last financial year. The state has been adjudged the “country leader” in two categories of business-centric reforms and seven categories of citizen-centric reforms in the ranking. The business-centric reforms in which Kerala emerged top performer are facilitating utility permits for business and paying taxes.
Kerala’s minister for industries P Rajeeve said on Friday that coordinated effort among various departments facilitated composite licence for industries and fast-tracking of various clearances.
Speaking at ‘Udyog Samagam,’ here on Thursday, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that states are sharing best practices, while also engaging in healthy competition.
