Goa Investment Promotion Board successfully organized a Roundtable Discussion with Norwegian Companies on Investment Opportunities in Goa 2020 in association with Norwegian Business association India (NBAI). The program was held on 23rd Oct through the online mode. It was well received by the companies from both the countries. A total of 57 representatives and officials were a part of the discussion.
The secretary(Industries) Mr J. Ashok Kumar, IAS, informed the participating Norwegian companies that the government is formulating investor friendly policies to boost investments in Goa.
The address of Chief Minister , Mr Pramod Sawant was the highlight of the program wherein he emphasised that the Government is focused on making the system transparent and bringing ease in doing business in the State. He further added that the government wants to create a path to foster innovation and revamp the investment policy to incorporate the new developments in the investment climate.
The CEO , Goa Investment Promotion Board gave a detailed outline of the various aspects of the investment process and incentives in the state and invited Norwegian companies to Goa.
Goa shipyard CMD , Cmdr BB Nagpal expressed the willingness to work with the Norwegian companies and discussed the different opportunities for joint cooperation.
From Norway H.E Ambassador to India Mr. Hans Jacob Frydenlund expressed keen interest to work with Goan companies . The Consul General of Norway Mr. Arne Jan Flølo informed the participants that they are willing to work in 5 major sectors mainly ship building , waste management , fisheries, education and port development. Ms. Kristine Anvik Leach , Chairwoman- NBAI assured the members of all support in facilitating investment in the state.
This was first event of its kind with Norwegian investors and more such events with other countries would be held in days to come.
