Madurai, April 11 -- The Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA) has welcomed the Tamil Nadu government's new self-certification policy for building plan approvals, aimed at cottage industries and green-category industrial buildings.

In a statement, MADITSSIA president T. Kodeeswaran called the initiative a major step forward for small entrepreneurs, especially in the Madurai region.

The policy allows for instant approvals of factory buildings up to 2,690 sq. ft. (500 sq. metres), fulfilling a long-pending demand from the association.

"This move will greatly benefit micro and small enterprises operating in both urban and rural areas," said Kodeeswaran. He noted that faster approvals would help businesse...