Kumar Bahukhandi
Chhattisgarh emerged as one of India’s leading business reform destinations at Udyog Samagam
Raipur: Chhattisgarh emerged as one of India’s leading business reform destinations at Udyog Samagam
organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The state has been recognised as a Top Achiever across all four key business reform categories under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) released by DPIIT, Government of India.
This achievement marks a remarkable turnaround—only three years ago, Chhattisgarh ranked among the lowest in the BRAP assessment. Today, it stands shoulder to shoulder with India’s leading industrial states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, reaffirming its position as a dynamic state driving economic transformation and business growth.
The state has successfully completed 434 reforms under BRAP, reflecting its consistent efforts toward improving the ease of doing business and living. Among the notable initiatives are the Jan Vishwas Act, through which Chhattisgarh became the second state in India to pass such legislation promoting decriminalisation of minor business offences and fostering compliance through trust and transparency. The state has also pioneered automatic mutation of land records—becoming the first in India to implement this reform—eliminating manual applications and enabling seamless transfer of ownership upon land registration.
Other impactful measures include allowing 24×7 operations of shops and establishments, increasing FAR for flatted industries, reducing setbacks to enhance land utilisation, and extending factory license validity from 10 to 15 years with an auto-renewal facility.
Together, these reforms have built a robust foundation for an investor-friendly ecosystem that prioritises efficiency and predictability. In recognition of these achievements, Minister of Commerce and Industries, Lakhan Lal Dewangan and Ritu Sain (IAS), Investment Commissioner, Govt of Chhattisgarh were felicitated by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, for the state’s exemplary performance and reformdriven progress.
Driven by these transformative reforms, Chhattisgarh has attracted investments worth over ₹7.5 lakh crore in the last ten months alone—a strong testament to the trust and confidence investors place in the state’s proactive governance and ease of doing business.
With this milestone, Chhattisgarh cements its place among the top-performing states of India— delivering growth, creating opportunities, and shaping a progressive future for all.
