The department, which is part of the ministry of commerce and industry, has roped in global consulting firm Accenture to study best practices in Indian states that can be used as a model for other provinces to enable India to move up the ladder in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business rankings.
Modi was quick to pounce on the report within hours of it being uploaded on the department's website to address his critics, which included Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi and AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, who have repeatedly attacked the Gujarat model of development.
During his 3D rallies, Modi pointed to the report and attacked both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul for "abusing Gujarat" and suggested they read the report.
Of the two aspects dealt with in the Accenture report, it was land acquisition that was especially handy for the BJP's prime ministerial nominee since he has been accused of sweetheart deals with the Adanis and even handing over large tracts to the likes of Tatas at nominal rates.
"The model followed by Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation oversees and ensures reduction in complexity across all processes in getting land," the report said and the BJP highlighted this aspect. What it didn't mention was that the study also touched upon the experience in Andhra Pradesh and Haryana.
"An important observation is that the price determination of the land is based on market prices determined by a scientific method that ensures good returns to farmers. There is also provision for employment of one member of each family whose land is acquired," BJP said about the Gujarat model.
Armed with Accenture's report, BJP decided to take the attack into the enemy camp and said, "The commerce minister (Anand Sharma), who himself does not spare a chance to abuse Gujarat, may also like to comment on this report that has come out under the auspices of his own ministry."
Sharma was not available for comment.
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