Lucknow, Aug. 28 -- In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of "Reform, Perform, and Transform," Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced sweeping industrial and labour reforms in Uttar Pradesh.

The state is preparing to abolish 99 per cent of criminal provisions in 13 acts related to industry and trade, becoming the first in the country to reclassify such provisions as non-criminal.

At a high-level meeting today, the CM said strengthening ease of doing business was the need of the hour while ensuring the safety and welfare of workers. "Embracing the spirit of Prime Minister Modi Ji's 'Shramev Jayate,' reforms must benefit both entrepreneurs and workers," he said.

The government will soon introduce the 'Sugamya Vyapar (Ame...