Gandhinagar, April 30 (IANS) The Gujarat government has disbursed more than Rs 2,029 crore in bonuses to over 12.44 lakh workers during 2024-25, while expanding digital grievance systems and labour reforms, according to official data.Marking International Labour Day on May 1, officials said the occasion is “not just a day, but a festival recognising the contribution of crores of labourers devoted to hard work,” and added that “the progress of any nation is built on the sweat of its workers…
Latest Jan Vishwas Bill News & Updates
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday hailed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, recently passed by both Houses of Parliament, as a significant step to safeguard public health. As per the provisions of the Bill, 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries have been amended.Within the health sector, the amendments span key legislations including the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; the Pharmacy Act, 1948; …
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the government may review around five crore pending cases relating to minor offences following the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, as part of reforms to facilitate the ease of doing business. Addressing a press conference, Goyal said prosecutors could approach the courts to close such cases in accordance with the new provisions, which aim to reduce criminal proceedings in…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The amendments in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 span key legislations in the health sector, aligning with the broader objective of simplifying compliance while maintaining robust safeguards for public health, Health Ministry said on Friday.This includes the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; the Pharmacy Act, 1948; the Food Safety and Standards Act; the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010; and the National Commission for Al…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a trust-based governance system that will greatly enhance ease of living and ease of doing business in India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “A big boost to ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’… It’s a matter of immense delight that Parliament has passed the Jan Vishw…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) In a significant legislative development, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, by voice vote, marking a major step towards simplifying regulations and promoting ease of doing business and ease of living in India. The Bill proposes to amend 79 central Acts administered by 23 Ministries. Out of 784 provisions targeted for change, 717 will be decriminalised to reduce unnecessary criminal liability on citizens and busin…
Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Friday said the state government has replaced “red tape” with a welcoming “red carpet” to transform the state into one of India’s most trusted investment destinations. Policy clarity, strong infrastructure and reform-driven governance have significantly boosted investor confidence, attracted record investments and accelerated employment generation across the state, he said in his customary address on the first day of the B…