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State Business Reform Action Plan 2019 (BARP) Ranking
Why is it in news?
- The ease of doing business rankings for states is released by the Department of Industrial Promotion and Internal Trade, Government of India.
Findings of the Report:
- Andhra Pradesh retained its top position in ease of doing business ranking 2019, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
- Uttar Pradesh from North India, Andhra Pradesh from South India, West Bengal from East India, Madhya Pradesh from West India and Assam from North East India topped the ranking.
- Among Union Territories, Delhi bagged the top spot.
- The ranking was based on 180 reform points such as easy access to information, improved labour laws, speedy construction permits etc.
- The 36 states/UTs participated in the action plan that is aimed at improving business environment in states by simplifying procedures, digitization of information and easing compliance burden.
About the Rankings:
- The rankings are jointly published by Department of Industrial Promotion and Internal Trade (Ministry of Commerce) and World Bank.
- The parameters include areas such as construction permit, labour regulation, environmental registration, access to information, land availability and single-window system.