Government Schemes and Policy · 21 July 2026
Chhattisgarh Becomes First Indian State to Introduce Risk-Based Business Approval System
Exam-focused facts from the 21 July 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Chhattisgarh Assembly passed the Ease of Doing Business Act 2026 on July 16, 2026.
- The Act introduces a risk-based and trust-based approval system, making Chhattisgarh the first Indian state to adopt such a framework.
- The new system covers 43 services from eight state government departments and is expected to benefit over 1.5 million MSMEs.
- Low-risk enterprises will receive simplified approvals through self-certification and auto-approval, while high-risk projects will continue to undergo inspections.