Tripura has become the first Indian state to complete every priority reform area under the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative’s Phase-I and Phase-II framework.

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• Tripura became the first state in India to complete all 51 priority reform areas under Deregulation Phase-I and Phase-II initiatives.
• The national Compliance Reduction and Dereulation programme is led by the Cabinet Secretariat to simplify regulations and reduce procedural burdens across sectors.
• Deregulation Phase-II, launched in January 2026, focused on sectors including industries, labour, tourism, health, education and digital governance reforms.
• Tripura introduced self-certification systems for Change of Land Use procedures and streamlined approval processes across urban and industrial administration.
• The state strengthened its Single Window Approval Agency while rationalising No Objection Certificates and automating approvals for low-risk business activities.
• Industrial units in selected categories were allowed to begin operations through self-declaration systems with inspection exemptions extending up to three years.
• Officials stated that the reforms are aimed at improving ease of doing business through digitised approvals and reduced compliance requirements.
• Since 2022, Tripura has signed 394 investment agreements worth nearly ₹35,140 crore while projects valued at ₹5,352 crore have already commenced operations.