Section 7. Functions of the Council

The functions of the Council shall be, —

(a) to advise the State Government on the steps to be taken for

(i) promoting investment friendly climate in the State ;

(ii) establishment and development of industries and services ;

(iii) giving special status/incentives to industries and services ;

(iv) removing the bottlenecks/barriers in the process of industrialization and investment in the State ;

(v) economic development, including industrialization of various regions and local areas of the State ;

(vi) attracting investment in the State ;

(vii) simplification of the government procedures ;

(viii) rationalizing the Labour Laws so as to increase employment opportunities in the State ;

(b) any other functions as may be prescribed.