UP Tops Business-Friendly States, Implements 23 Key Reforms

• Uttar Pradesh ranked first in implementing 23 key business reforms under the Centre's 'Deregulation 1.0' report.
• The state is the first in India to fully implement all priority areas across land, building, labour, and utility sectors.
• Land reforms include flexible zoning, digitized land-use change, and rationalized road width norms for industries.
• Building and construction reforms reduced land loss, enhanced third-party approvals, and expedited online certifications.
• Labour reforms permitted night-time work for women, removed hazardous industry restrictions, and raised Shops and Establishments Act threshold.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh leads in business-friendly reforms, fully implementing 23 Centre-identified priority areas.