Jammu & Kashmir Sets 90-Day Deadline for 100% Business Reform Compliance to Skyrocket Ease of Doing Business
JAMMU, J&K — In a bold move to transform the Union Territory into a premier investment destination, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has officially set a three-month deadline to achieve 100% compliance in business reforms.
Presiding over a high-level review meeting on February 28, 2026, the Chief Secretary directed the immediate rollout of a comprehensive stakeholder conference to ensure the seamless implementation of the ‘Reduction of Compliance Burden’ initiative.
This strategic push, aligned with the Government of India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) guidelines, focuses on Phase-II of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms and the District Business Reforms Action Plan (D-BRAP).
By mandating that all 154 reform points—ranging from land demarcation and building plan approvals to electricity connections and Mandi licenses—be digitized and strictly monitored via a real-time dashboard, the administration aims to eliminate physical interfaces and guarantee time-bound service delivery under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA).
The overhaul covers a vast spectrum of citizen-centric and industrial services, including the registration of private educational institutions, health clinics, and the issuance of transport permits. Commissioner Secretary of Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, confirmed that 46 core services have already been digitized and are live on online platforms to ensure transparency and accountability.
To further strengthen this ecosystem, Chief Secretary Dulloo suggested upgrading the existing Single Business Development Unit (SBDU), modeled after the successful Mission YUVA, into a robust institutional support system.
This digital-first governance model is designed to simplify complex procedures for entrepreneurs and investors alike, effectively positioning Jammu & Kashmir as a competitive, investor-friendly landscape ready for sustainable economic growth and massive employment generation by the March 31, 2026 target.