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The second edition of Udyog Samagam 2025, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), brought together Industries and Commerce Ministers from 14 States and Union Territories, senior officials, and industry representatives.
The forum reviewed progress under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024 and recognised top-performing States and UTs for advancing industrial reforms and ease of doing business.
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Government Vision and Policy Focus
The Government reaffirmed its commitment to making high-quality products available to consumers by effectively implementing Quality Control Orders (QCOs). Successful examples such as toys and plywood have helped strengthen Indian manufacturing and reduce the import of low-quality goods.
The event emphasised the importance of strong Centre-State cooperation and knowledge sharing to drive industrial growth. States and UTs were encouraged to set up independent monitoring systems, ensure the timely release of incentives, and improve transparency through RBI-linked payments and self-certification frameworks.
Sustainability was another key focus area. Industries were urged to align their growth with environmental goals. Following the vision of “Zero Effect, Zero Defect,” the government emphasised cleaner, more efficient manufacturing to strengthen long-term competitiveness.
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Key Industrial Growth Drivers
The Madhya Pradesh model of providing ready-built industrial facilities at nominal rates was highlighted as a successful example that has created large-scale employment and can be replicated by other States.
States were encouraged to focus on innovation, startups, skill development, women’s entrepreneurship, and deep-tech enterprises to strengthen industrial ecosystems.
It was noted that new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with developed nations are being structured to protect the interests of domestic manufacturers and farmers while creating new export opportunities.
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Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024: Overview
The BRAP 2024 initiative continues to serve as one of the world’s most comprehensive sub-national reform programmes. The 2024 assessment encompassed 434 reform points across Central and State domains. An extensive national feedback exercise supported the evaluation process:
- 5.83 lakh businesses were contacted.
- 1.33 lakh interviews conducted through telephone, digital, and face-to-face methods, complemented by 30 Focus Group Discussions.
- The assessment applied 70% weightage to user feedback and 30% to documentary evidence, ensuring that reforms were verified through ground-level experience.
- Only reforms implemented in practice were considered for scoring, establishing credibility and uniform standards.
Recognised States and Achievers under BRAP 2024
At Udyog Samagam 2025, States and UTs were felicitated for their performance across 25 reform areas, including Business Entry, Construction Permits, Labour Regulation, Land Administration, Environmental Registration, Utility Permits, and Services Sector Reforms.
Top Achievers by Reform Areas:
- Five Reform Areas: Uttarakhand, Punjab
- Four Reform Areas: Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh
- Three Reform Areas: Maharashtra, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh
- Two Reform Areas: Gujarat, Karnataka, Tripura
- One Reform Area: Goa, Meghalaya
Category Y (States/UTs with Established Business Systems):
- Fast Movers: Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Assam, Uttarakhand, J&K, Karnataka
- Aspirers: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Telangana, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Bihar, Delhi
Category X (North-Eastern States & UTs with Developing Systems):
- All States and UTs were classified as Aspirers: Tripura, Meghalaya, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Lakshadweep, and Manipur.
The term' Top Achiever' denotes states and UTs with implementation scores above 90%, based on fully functional systems and strong user validation.
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DhruvStar Industry Insights: What it Means for the Indian Industry
- Strengthen State Reform Monitoring: States can adopt digital dashboards to monitor real-time progress on BRAP parameters and reduce manual reporting gaps.
- Focus on Compliance Simplification: A single-window grievance mechanism for delayed incentive payments could enhance investor confidence and industry satisfaction.
- Leverage Competitive Models: State industrial departments can replicate proven practices, such as Madhya Pradesh’s ready-built facilities, and adopt RBI-linked disbursal mechanisms to enhance accountability.
Sources
[1] PIB
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