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Uttar Pradesh Tops Deregulation 1.0 Rankings
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.
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India to Host IICDEM-2026
Why in News?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM)-2026 in New Delhi.
Key Points
- Organiser: The conference is being organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) under the aegis of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- Purpose: A platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations in election management and democratic governance
- Theme: The conference will carry forward the agenda of “Democracy for an inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world”.
- It reflects India’s role as Chair of the Council of Member States of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026.
- Sessions: The conference will feature the Election Management Body (EMB) Leaders’ Plenary, working group meetings, launch of ECINet, and thematic discussions on global electoral standards and innovations.
- Leadership: The conference will be led by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar.
Election Management Body (EMB): An authority responsible for conducting, managing, and supervising elections in a country.
