India, July 9 -- The Chhattisgarh cabinet on Wednesday approved the draft of the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business (Exemption and Facilitation) Bill, 2026, a proposed legislation aimed at simplifying regulatory procedures, reducing compliance requirements and making government approvals more time-bound for businesses.

According to the state government, the proposed law seeks to create a transparent, technology-driven framework for establishing and operating industries. If enacted by the state legislature, Chhattisgarh expects to become the first state to introduce a dedicated law of this nature.

The draft Bill proposes several regulatory reforms, including deemed permission, under which applications pending beyond prescribed timelines...