Uttar Pradesh Tops Deregulation 1.0 Rankings, Leads Nation in Business Reforms

• Uttar Pradesh secured the top rank nationwide in the Deregulation 1.0 exercise, leading in business reforms.
• The state is the first to fully implement all 23 key priority areas identified by the Government of India for simplifying business operations.
• Significant reforms include flexible zoning, digitized land-use changes, expanded third-party roles in building approvals, and removal of restrictions on women in hazardous industries.
• Other measures involve simplified online licenses, faster utility connections, reclassification of non-polluting industries, and integration with single-window systems.
• These reforms aim to create a transparent, predictable, and investor-friendly environment, attracting investments and boosting industrial growth.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh's top ranking in Deregulation 1.0 highlights its commitment to an investor-friendly business environment.