ENA Economy 2024-06-20 17:15:11 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jun 20 (KNN)</strong> In a meeting chaired by Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) sought input from industry representatives on key initiatives aimed at fostering a more conducive business environment in the coming months.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The discussions centred around three primary agenda items: the Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, the national single window system, and the World Bank's forthcoming Business Ready Index.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Regarding the Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, the DPIIT solicited recommendations from stakeholders on provisions to be included in the second iteration of the legislation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Last year, the initial Jan Vishwas Act amended 42 existing laws across 19 ministries, decriminalising minor, procedural, and technical offenses in 183 provisions related to various business areas.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The meeting also addressed the national single window system, which aims to streamline clearances and approvals for businesses through a unified online platform.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Several states have already integrated with this system, allowing entrepreneurs to file and track applications without visiting multiple government offices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, the upcoming Business Ready Index, set to be launched in September by the World Bank, was discussed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This new report will benchmark the business environment and investment climate across economies worldwide, replacing the bank's previous Doing Business Report.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Index will assess the regulatory framework, public services directed at firms, and the efficiency of their implementation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials from various departments participated in the deliberations alongside industry representatives and the DPIIT, underscoring the collaborative approach to enhancing the ease of doing business in the country.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 38289 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/dpiit-engages-industry-players-on-ease-of-doing-business-agenda 2024-06-20 17:15:11 knnindia.co.in