Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the government is already working on the third edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill, aimed at decriminalisation of minor business offences.
"Preparations for Jan Vishwas Bill-3 are underway and my ministry has already identified about 275-300 additional provisions which can be decriminalised," Goyal said at the National Conference of Trade Leaders in New Delhi on November 25.
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, which seeks to decriminalise certain minor offences to promote ease of living and business, was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August and referred to a Select Committee.
The committee has been tasked to submit its report to the House by the first day of the next session of Parliament. In 2023, the first edition of the law was implemented, which seeks to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 Acts.
Responding to suggestions on the idea of "One Nation, One License," he suggested that, as a pilot initiative, states such as Delhi and Maharashtra could consider creating a single online portal integrating state and municipal trade licences. "I don’t think there is a need for One Nation, One License as mentioned by some of you traders because this has more to do with state governments and municipal bodies," he said.
Goyal also noted that the four recently enacted Labour Codes will provide substantial benefits to unorganised workers and gig workers. He said that these workers previously had to navigate numerous forms, inspections and complex regulations, whereas the new framework simplifies processes and ensures access to proper facilities, social security and better working conditions. He added that both employers and employees have welcomed these reforms.
The minister encouraged traders to promote Swadeshi products. He said suppliers should clearly mention the manufacturing location on product packaging, and suggested that shops may display that they sell Swadeshi goods. He urged traders to expand the presence of “Made in India” products.
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