National Investment Board decision likely in 2-3 weeks

09 Nov 2012 Evaluate

In an attempt to trigger investment growth, the centre has affirmed that the decision on setting up the National Investment Board (NIB) for single window clearance for large infrastructure projects is likely in next two to three weeks. The proposal was mooted by Finance Minister P Chidambaram at the full meeting of the Planning Commission recently, amid concerns on long delays in the implementation of large infrastructure projects.

The NIB is being set up to ensure that the clearances required for major projects, mainly projects above Rs 1,000 crore investment, would be granted by the relevant ministries without unnecessary delays. The blueprint for the NIB was already put forth in the Cabinet meeting in late September, provides the board the power to overrule other ministries.

As per the proposal, if clearances were not given by the concerned ministries within a specified time-frame, the projects would be sent to the NIB, which will be chaired by the Prime Minister and the members will constitute the ministers of finance and law. The decision taken by the board on whether the project can proceed will be considered final after that and no ministry will have the power to raise objections.

NIB plan is part of the government's aggressive reforms agenda to stimulate financial growth and it also aims to address a looming industrial complaint that ministerial clearances delay crucial mega projects.

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