Uttar Pradesh Tops Business-Friendly States, Implements 23 Key Reforms

• Uttar Pradesh ranked first in the 'Deregulation 1.0' report for implementing business reforms.
• It is the first state to fully implement all 23 priority reform areas identified by the Centre.
• Reforms span land, building and construction, labour, utilities, and permissions sectors.
• Key changes include flexible zoning, simplified land-use, reduced building approval times, and enhanced third-party roles.
• Labour reforms permit night-time work for women, rationalize working hours, and raise Shops and Establishments Act threshold.

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