One-Day Workshop On BRAP And DBRAP Held In Agartala.

Agartala, Tripura, 12th of November 2026 :   A one-day workshop on the State-Level Decriminalisation Reforms, Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) and District Business Reforms Action Plan (DBRAP) was held at Pragna Bhavan today. The initiative aims to simplify legal procedures for minor procedural violations in the business sector and facilitate ease of doing business.

The workshop was inaugurated by Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha. Secretaries from various departments, including Industries and Commerce, Finance, Tribal Welfare, Urban Development, Rural Development, and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, along with District Magistrates and Collectors, field-level officials, representatives of industrial and business organisations, and delegates from Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram, attended the programme.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha said the state government had already taken significant initiatives under BRAP and DBRAP and secured the top position nationally in reducing compliance burdens and implementing deregulation within a short period. However, he stressed that there was no room for complacency, as the real success of these reforms would depend on their effective implementation at the grassroots level. He further stated that a district-wise ranking system had been proposed to assess the progress of implementation. He added that the Centre’s confidence in Tripura’s reform initiatives had helped the state secure major responsibilities, including the upcoming Destination Tripura 2026 initiative.

Industries and Commerce Secretary Kiran Gitte outlined the steps taken by the state government to reduce legal complexities in business operations. He also presented the implementation status of BRAP and DBRAP reforms and urged the concerned departments and district administrations to take proactive measures to ensure that deregulation-related reforms are implemented within the stipulated timeframe.

DPIIT Director Rakesh Kumar Prajapati highlighted the importance of Jan Vishwas decriminalisation reforms at the state level. He said all eight north-eastern states had undertaken legislative measures to replace criminal penalties for minor procedural offences with simpler civil remedies. He also emphasised empowering regional start-ups under the Start-up India initiative by reducing regulatory complexities. During the technical sessions, representatives from DPIIT and various states exchanged views, experiences and best practices related to business reforms. Director of Industries and Commerce Deepak Kumar also addressed the gathering.