The Bill amends 62 provisions across 16 state laws
Odisha Assembly Bill
The Odisha Legislative Assembly has enacted the Odisha Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026.
This bill amends 62 sections of 16 laws in the state.
The reform measures are concerned with decriminalization and deregulation.
The government intends to make things easier for businesses.
The bill makes provision for lesser criminal consequences of procedural violations.
Proportionate financial punishments are encouraged in this regard.
There is also provision for simpler processes.
This is intended to ease the ease of doing business.
The bill streamlines many licenses and approvals.
There is also removal of many redundant compliance requirements.
Several licences and registrations will be made valid for longer periods.
The MSME sector stands to gain much through these changes.
Even small traders can take advantage of the reforms.
Micro entrepreneurs and start-ups are some of the beneficiaries.
The government argues that the Bill encourages trust based governance.
