Chhattisgarh Assembly, in Raipur. File.
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The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday (July 16, 2026) passed the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, aimed at reducing procedural hurdles and simplifying business establishment in the State.
In a statement, a government official said the Bill makes the State to become the first in the country to implement a risk- and trust-based business permission system.
“The Bill aims to simplify business establishment and operational procedures, reduce unnecessary compliances and create a faster, transparent and investor-friendly ecosystem, particularly for MSMEs. Industries and commercial establishments will be classified according to their size and risk profile, allowing low-risk businesses to secure quicker approvals while retaining technical scrutiny and physical inspections for high-risk projects,” the statement said.
The Bill brings 43 services offered by eight state departments under the risk-based approval framework, with provisions to add more services after approval by the Executive Council. A three-tier monitoring mechanism has also been created, with committees headed by the Chief Secretary at the state level and Collectors at the district level functioning under the guidance of a council chaired by the Chief Minister.
“The government expects the reform to directly benefit over 15 lakh MSMEs by reducing the time and cost of starting and running businesses while maintaining effective oversight for high-risk sectors, strengthening Chhattisgarh’s transparent, predictable and investment-friendly business environment,” the statement added.
Earlier, Commerce and Industry Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan introduced the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, in the House, where it was passed with a partial amendment after a discussion.
While BJP MLAs such as ex minister Ajay Chandrakar supported the Bill describing it as a landmark reform, opposing it Congress MLA Daleshwar Sahu said the legislation should be introduced only after thorough deliberation and consultation.
Published – July 17, 2026 07:56 am IST
