India, Aug. 21 -- Prime minister Shri Narendra Modi had specifically raised the issue of investment and innovation in his recent Independence Day speech. He said that some laws in our country are so old that even a minor mistake can result in jail sentence. These laws not only burden the citizens but also go against the spirit of democracy. Aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision the Central government introduced the Jan vishwas bill 2.0 in lok Sabha to further decriminalise minor offences under different laws and bring about a change in regulations for the ease of doing business and living. This marks a progressive shift towards trust-based governance by decriminalizing minor violations and reducing regulatory burdens.

Shifting from imp...