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Jammu & Kashmir becomes the first union territory to get integrated with the National Single Window System (NSWS). 

About NSWS

• The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched the national single window system for expanding the scope of Ease of Doing Business.
• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in association with Invest India initiated this portal.
• It is aimed at making investments flexible and easy.
• This single window system acts as a portal that allows businesses to apply for clearances, track the process and address their queries.
• It ensures a one-stop solution for states and central governments in carrying out businesses bringing more transparency and accountability.
• It offers a Know Your Approvals service which gives information about the required approvals, criteria and a common registration form. This speeds up the process of documentation in carrying out business.
• This single window system is in alignment with the interests of schemes like Make in India, Startup India, Production Linked Incentive (PLI).