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The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Coimbatore has the potential to increase its contribution to T.N.'s GDP, says Guidance MD
Coimbatore has the potential to contribute 30% to 40% of Tamil Nadu's GDP, said Darez Ahamed, Managing Director and CEO of Guidance, Department of Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Tamil Nadu, in Coimbatore on Friday. At a meeting organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Coimbatore, and the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore Chapter, he said several Mittelstand (SME) companies in Germany established direct connections and partnerships with Coimbatore-based firms. These companies appreciated the cost-effective and problem-solving capabilities of Coimbatore companies. While there were bottlenecks, including infrastructure challenges, the government was taking steps to address them. Though Coimbatore was classified as a tier-2 city, it was perceived by Fortune 500 companies and MNCs as a tier-1 city and was a preferred destination. The Global Capability Centres, R& D, and logistics were focus areas for investment in Coimbatore and local businesses should make better use of the Single Window System, Biz Buddy, and MOU facilities provided by Guidance for faster approvals, as these were tools already widely used by MNCs, he added. District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar highlighted how suggestions from citizens and industry leaders had been incorporated into government actions. Members from various associations representing the MSMEs, electric mobility, textiles, energy, and environment sectors participated in the meeting and shared their perspectives on sector-specific needs, expectations, and requests for support from Guidance. The participants highlighted the need for a common testing facility, upskilling of workforce and attracting Foreign Direct Investment. The officials emphasised the government's commitment to strengthen Coimbatore's position as a major industrial hub. The concerns raised by the participants would be reviewed and presented to the appropriate Forums, they said.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Health
- Hans India
CM holds public grievance hearing session in Sambalpur
Sambalpur: Accompanied by 10 ministers and departmental secretaries, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday held a public grievance hearing session at Sambalpur in Western Odisha. This is for the first time that an Odisha Chief Minister held a public grievance hearing session outside the State capital of Bhubaneswar. 'We will take the government to different regions of the State so that the people can come for redress of their grievances,' Majhi told reporters after the session. He said the people from Western Odisha during the previous BJD government could not meet the chief minister and seek justice from the government. Majhi said: 'As it is said that 'Arakhita Ku Daiba Saha', our government is committed to provide assistance to all distressed people.' He said the BJP government since July 2024 has held nine such sessions in Bhubaneswar and it was decided to provide such facility to the people in the western region of the State. Majhi claimed that 88 per cent of the 9,377 grievance petitions received by the Chief Minister's Grievance Cell have been addressed and people have got benefits. On the 10th round of the Chief Minister's public hearing programme here, as many as 1,000 people had registered their names. Another 1,368 people, who could not register on the portal, also submitted their petitions. A total of 6,000 petitions were received. 'Action will be taken on all the petitions,' he said. The Chief Minister said clear instructions have been given to officials to resolve all the complaints at the earliest. Majhi said as part of the programme here, 18 individuals suffering from terminal illnesses were provided immediate medical assistance totalling Rs 19.5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund through the Single Window System. A medical team was present in the grievance hearing hall and they recommended treatments after which assistance was sanctioned from the CMRF, he said. Majhi said the public hearing sessions are being held in different locations as per the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. People from 10 western Odisha districts -- Sambalpur, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Bolangir, Boudh, Kalahandi, Nuapada and Sonepur -- attended the session. Even people from Koraput submitted their petitions, Majhi said, adding that physically challenged and elderly persons were given priority in the hearing. Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said the initiative will ease people's hassle of travelling to Bhubaneswar for hearing their grievances by the Chief Minister.
Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
PSW, Maqta Technologies partner to streamline cross-border trade
Listen to article Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Maqta Technologies, the digital arm of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, on Thursday, announced a strategic partnership to enhance international trade through cutting-edge digital solutions. PSW, a state-owned entity overseeing Pakistan's Single Window System, is responsible for streamlining cross-border trade by providing traders a unified digital platform for import, export, and transit-related data submission. Maqta Technologies, a global leader in digital trade, transport, and logistics solutions, will collaborate with PSW to modernise and optimise trade processes. According to a statement, the partnership aims to drive digital innovation, improve efficiency, and introduce value-added services, including digital customs clearance, smart warehousing, risk management, eCommerce, cargo and port community systems, trade finance, and predictive analytics. Advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) will be deployed to minimise delays, enhance transparency, and ensure regulatory compliance. Under the agreement, both organisations will explore joint commercial opportunities in digital trade facilitation and logistics worldwide. The collaboration also emphasises sustainable trade practices by promoting paperless documentation and carbon-efficient logistics. Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO of Digital Cluster and Maqta Technologies Group, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, "Our collaboration with Pakistan Single Window underscores our dedication to advancing cross-border trade through advanced digital solutions. By combining our expertise, we aim to unlock new commercial opportunities and maximise trade facilitation in Pakistan and beyond." PSW CEO Syed Aftab Haider echoed this sentiment, describing the partnership as a milestone in PSW's mission to facilitate global trade. "Maqta Technologies Group brings invaluable experience in digital customs and trade solutions, while PSW is emerging as the most successful Single Window implementation in the region. Together, we are positioned to drive meaningful advancements in trade facilitation," he said.
Saba Yemen
22-02-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Two training courses to introduce customs program and services in Sana'a
Sana'a (Saba) - Two training courses have begun at the Customs Authority to introduce the program and services of the Yemeni Single Window System for customs clearance. 80 trainees from customs brokers and company representatives are participating in the two courses over three days, as part of training programs organized by the Authority over two months targeting 400 trainees. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
10-02-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Fourth training course in field of using single window for customs clearance begins
Sana'a - Saba: The fourth training course organized on Monday by the Customs Authority to introduce the program and services of the Yemeni Single Window System for customs clearance began today in the capital Sana'a. The three-day course, with the participation of 30 trainees from customs brokers and company representatives, is part of the training programs organized by the Authority over two months and targets 400 trainees from partners in the private sector to introduce the program and services of the Single Window System. At the opening, the advisors to the head of the Authority, Mohammed al-Tahesh and Mohammed al-Sharafi, pointed out the importance of the course in introducing participants to the services included in the single window for customs clearance, which constitutes a qualitative shift within the transformations witnessed by the world in applying electronic governance standards aimed at facilitating procedures and reducing transaction completion times. They pointed out that the single window system is one of the important tools for the comprehensive digital transformation that countries are keen to implement to provide distinguished services to the community of traders from the commercial sector with ease and simplicity. Al-Tahesh and al-Sharafi discussed the transformations witnessed by the Authority in developing and simplifying customs services and procedures in a way that enhances trust and partnership between the customs administration, customs brokers and importers. They stressed that the single window is a practical step in simplifying and completing customs procedures at the level of the Authority and the rest of the relevant government agencies, and urged the trainees from customs brokers and company representatives to benefit from the course axes and acquire theoretical and practical skills to facilitate their use of the system, enter their data and track transactions electronically. For his part, Director of the Customs Cultural Institute, Faisal al-Thawab indicated that the goal of this course is to train on using the single window system in a way that enhances the Authority's efforts to simplify procedures and shift from paper transactions to electronic work, noting the efforts made to transfer skills and experiences to the customs broker as one of the main partners. The training program of the Yemeni Single Window for Customs Clearance Project aims to organize ten intensive courses for partners in the private sector within the Authority's plans and programs to develop and improve customs work in line with international changes in this aspect. The training program includes many axes, especially those related to training partners on using the system and benefiting electronically from the services available through the single window, which include electronic authorization and customs declaration as well as "manifest" services, electronic payment, and release of goods and commodities. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
