About National Single Window System:
- It serves as a digital platform that guides investors in identifying and applying for the approvals required for their businesses.
- It was launched in
- It is implemented by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
- It integrates approvals offered by Central Ministries, State Governments, and regulatory authorities on a common digital platform.
- Key Functionalities of NSWS:
- Know Your Approvals: It is the Know Your Approvals (KYA) module, a tool that identifies the approvals applicable to a business based on its proposed activities.
- The portal hosts applications for approvals from 32 Central Ministries/ Departments and 34 State Governments and Union Territories.
- Common Registration Form: It captures information through a single interface and enables reuse of information across applications.
- Access to State Single Window Systems: It offers seamless access through a dedicated State Registration Form, ensuring integration with State-level approval mechanisms.
- Applicant Dashboard: It includes an applicant dashboard for submitting applications, monitoring their status, and responding to departmental queries.
- A centralized Document Repository enables one-time upload and reuse of documents across multiple approvals, reducing duplication of submissions.
- E-Communication Module: It facilitates online exchange of queries and clarifications between applicants and the concerned Ministries and State Governments.
- Significance:
- It simplifies the approval process by enabling one-time submission of information and documents.
- It helps reduce compliance and approval timelines.
- It also enhances transparency through real-time application tracking and online communication with regulatory authorities.
- NSWS minimizes duplication of information across departments and improves coordination among government agencies through an integrated digital ecosystem.
