New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Indian states need to improve the ease of obtaining construction permits, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Thursday, calling for pan-India reforms to streamline construction permit processes and procedures.

The ease of providing construction permits holds the key to attaining the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, as building modern, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure is imperative for industrial progress, improved living standards, and enhanced global competitiveness, the industry body said.

India has made commendable progress in the ease of doing business, as reflected in the World Bank's latest Doing Business report. Based on New Delhi and Mumbai's performance, the country's ranking leapfrogge...