> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsanek.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Chhattisgarh enacts Ease of Doing Business Act to benefit 15 lakh MSMEs - URL: https://newsanek.com/chhattisgarh-ease-of-doing-business-act-msmes/ - Published: 2026-11-09T12:33:58.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-09T12:50:14.000Z - Description: The state says the law will reduce inspections and repeated approvals. It covers 43 services across eight departments. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai spoke about the law in an interview. - Author: Kumar Ujjwal - Tags: India, Chhattisgarh, Explainer, #sub-business-stories, #state-chhattisgarh, #state-desk, #region-central, #sm-52, #smemo-useful Chhattisgarh has become the first state in India to enact an Ease of Doing Business Act. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai spoke about the law in an e-mail interview. The law aims to make it easier to run a business in the state. The government says it will cut unnecessary inspections, repeated approvals and long procedures. The law is named the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026. It is meant to help micro, small and medium enterprises, called MSMEs, which are often small units with limited staff and money. ### Key points - Chhattisgarh is the first state in India to enact an Ease of Doing Business Act. - The law covers 43 services across eight departments. - Low-risk businesses can self-certify. High-risk units still face inspections. - The government estimates that more than 15 lakh MSMEs will benefit. ## So how will the rules work for businesses? The law uses a risk-based system. This means the level of checks depends on how risky a business is. Low-risk businesses can choose self-certification. Medium-risk businesses can get certification from authorised third-party professionals. For eligible services, the law removes routine annual renewals. Low and medium-risk approvals can stay valid for the life of the business. They still need to follow prescribed compliance rules and report changes. High-risk establishments will continue to face technical assessments and inspections. The law also includes deemed approval. This means an eligible application becomes approved if it is not decided within the set time. ## Why do land and clearance delays matter? The Chief Minister said delays in land allotment and clearances often discourage investors. So the state has set timelines for several steps. Land options and incentive details are to be given within seven days. Site visits will be arranged within 15 days. Digital land allotment is targeted to be completed within 45 days. Eligible incentives will be processed within 28 days. Chhattisgarh's land and clearance timelines Land options and incentive details7 days Site visits15 days Digital land allotment (target)45 days Eligible incentives processed28 days days Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report The state says more than 450 reforms have been carried out since December 2023. It also says investment proposals worth over ₹8 lakh crore have come in. Explainer ### What happened before - Since December 2023, Chhattisgarh says it has carried out more than 450 reforms to simplify procedures and speed up clearances. - Delays in land allotment and clearances often discourage investors, according to the state government. ### Why it matters The state says the law makes it easier for small units to start and run businesses, with fewer visits and repeat approvals. ### What to watch next - The government says digital land allotment is targeted to be completed within 45 days. - Incentives are to be processed within 28 days, according to the state. --- ### Sources - [The Hindu BusinessLine: Ease of Doing Business Act to benefit 15 lakhs MSMEs in Chhattisgarh, says CM Vishnu Deo Sai](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/ease-of-doing-business-act-to-benefit-15-lakhs-msmes-in-chhattisgarh-says-cm-vishnu-deo-sai/article71681472.ece?ref=newsanek.com)