Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, Jan 23: There was a time when starting a business in Uttar Pradesh brought to mind stacks of paperwork, complicated rules, and repeated visits to government departments. Investors could see opportunities, but the complexity of procedures often held them back. Today, the same Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading example of "Ease of Doing Business" and is counted among the country's top-performing states. This transformation did not happen overnight. It is the result of planned, decisive, and consistent reforms under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Uttar Pradesh government has made it clear that development is driven not just by announcements, but by systemic reforms. With this approach, the journey to create a simpler, more transparent, and investor-friendly business environment began. The state's improved ranking in Ease of Doing Business is a strong reflection of this change. In 2017-18, Uttar Pradesh stood at 12th position in the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) rankings. In the Good Governance Index 2021, Uttar Pradesh secured the top spot in the commerce and industry category, proving that reforms are not limited to paperwork. In 2022 and 2024, Uttar Pradesh earned "Top Achiever" status in Ease of Doing Business. In logistics rankings as well, the state remained in the "Achievers" category in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Under BRAP 2024, Uttar Pradesh was declared a "Top Achiever" in three key areas-simplification of enterprise establishment, labour regulatory processes, and land administration. |
