TN set to roll out single-window clearance for hospitals, ending decade-long approval delaysChennai: In a major ease-of-doing-business reform aimed at boosting healthcare investments, the Tamil Nadu government is set to introduce a single-window clearance system for hospitals, bringing an end to a fragmented approval process that has long been criticised for delays and procedural hurdles. Once implemented, Tamil Nadu will join states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat, which already have single-window systems to streamline regulatory clearances for healthcare projects. The initiative is also expected to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s position as one of India’s leading destinations for medical infrastructure and healthcare services. Industry stakeholders said the existing approval process, particularly after the submission of building and project designs, often involved multiple departments and prolonged delays, resulting in uncertainty for investors. Officials confirmed that the GO is likely to be issued following the Chief Minister’s review, paving the way for a faster, more transparent and investor-friendly approval process for hospital projects across Tamil Nadu.