DPIIT Working on Jan
Vishwas 2.0 to further Give a Boost to “Make in India”
The
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is working on about
100 rules and laws of various departments of government to bring Jan Vishwas 2.0
bill to achieve a greater ease of doing business environment in the country. The
work is being done as the priority area under the first 100-day thrust of the present
government. To support the “Make in India” initiative, the Government of India has
enacted the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023. With the primary objective
of decriminalising minor offences across 42 Central Acts, the Act eliminates 183
criminal provisions across 19 Ministries/Departments.
The
Joint Parliamentary Committee, which reviewed the Jan Vishwas Bill, has recommended
extending the exercise to further Acts, ensuring the continuous modernization of
India's regulatory framework. The Jan Vishwas Act introduces civil penalties and
administrative actions for minor technical and procedural lapses, reducing the fear
of criminal penalties and enhancing the ease of doing business and living in the
country.
A
key objective of the Jan Vishwas Act is to remove outdated provisions that no longer
serve the evolving technological and business environment. This comprehensive reform
not only saves time and costs for both the government and the judiciary but also
fosters a more conducive environment for businesses and entrepreneurs by reducing
unnecessary legal hurdles.
The
Act, passed by the Lok Sabha on July 27, 2023, and the Rajya Sabha on August 2,
2023, with presidential assent on August 11, 2023, aims to promote trust in businesses
and citizens, streamline legal processes, and ease the burden on the judiciary.
The decriminalisation effort ensures that penalties are proportionate to the severity
of offences while maintaining stringent punishments for serious violations. This
is a major step towards aligning India’s regulatory framework with global business
standards, promoting investor confidence, and facilitating smoother business operations.