Queries on Deptt of Industrial Policy's website double

New Delhi, Sep 10 (UNI) Encouraged by quick and reliable responses, the number of queries sought through the online chat and bulletin board facilities available on the website of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) rose by 50 per cent to 5,397 during 2005, as compared to the number of queries received during 2004.

During the first six months of the current year, the number of queries already touched 3,441.

A statement issued by the department said the ''interactive and investor-friendly'' website provides prospective investors an opportunity for seeking information and clarifications of FDI licensing policy and various other matters through interactive chat sessions and bulleting board.

The facility of online ineractive chat at DIPP website is available between 1100 hrs to 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs to 1700 hrs on all working days. The questions posted during these chat sessions are replied instantly by the department.

The average time taken in posting replies at bulleting board during January 2004 to June 2006 has been 2 hours and 10 minutes.

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