Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Tops Deregulation 1.0 Rankings
- 10 Jan 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Uttar Pradesh has been ranked first among Indian states in the ’Deregulation 1.0’ report released by the central government.
Key Points
- Objective of Deregulation: The initiative focuses on simplifying regulations, streamlining processes, and improving Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) by removing unnecessary compliance burdens on businesses and investors.
- Reform Areas: The report evaluates performance across 23 priority reform areas identified by the central government, including key sectors such as land, building and construction, labour, utilities, and permissions.
- Comprehensive Implementation: Uttar Pradesh is the first state to fully implement all 23 priority reforms.
- Reforms include digitisation of land records, flexible zoning, simplified licensing, and eased compliance requirements, aimed at reducing delays and enhancing investor confidence.
- Significance: The top ranking under the Deregulation 1.0 report reflects Uttar Pradesh’s efforts to attract investment and strengthen its position as a preferred destination for businesses and industries in India.
