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.