Jan Vishwas – Ending the era of criminalisation:

Hundreds of outdated laws have been scrapped. 71 Acts have been repealed through the Repealing and Amendment Bill, 2025.

Boosting ease of doing business:

A total of 22 QCOs were revoked across synthetic fibres, yarns, plastics, polymers and base metals, while 53 QCOs were suspended in various steel, engineered, electrical, alloy and consumer end product categories, covering a broad spectrum of industrial and consumer materials. This will increase India’s share of apparel exports; lower production costs in diverse industries like footwear and automobiles; ensure lower prices for domestic consumers for electronics, bicycles and automotive products.

Historic labour reforms:

Labour laws have been reshaped, merging 29 fragmented laws into four modern codes. India has created a labour framework that secures the interests of workers while boosting the business ecosystem. The reforms focus on fair wages, timely payment of wages, smoother industrial relations, social security and safer workplaces. They ensure greater female participation in the workforce. Unorganised workers including contract workers are brought under the ESIC and EPFO expanding the coverage of formal workforce.

Diversified and expanded markets for Indian products:

Trade deals inked with New Zealand, Oman and Britain will add to investments, boost job creation and also encourage local entrepreneurs. They reinforce India’s position as a trusted and competitive partner in the global economy. The FTA with the European Free Trade Association comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein has been operationalised. This marks India’s first FTA with developed European economies.

Nuclear Energy Reforms:

The SHANTI Act is a transformational step in India’s clean-energy and technology journey. It ensures a strong framework for the safe, secure and responsible expansion of nuclear science and technology. It enables India to meet the rising energy demands of the AI era, like powering data centres, advanced manufacturing, green hydrogen and high-technology industries. It promotes the peaceful application of nuclear technologies in healthcare, agriculture, food security, water management, industry, research and environmental sustainability, supporting inclusive growth and improved quality of life. It opens new pathways for private sector participation, innovation and skill development and creates opportunities for India’s youth to lead in frontier technologies and next-generation energy solutions.

A Landmark reform in Rural Employment Guarantee:

The Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025 Rozgar Guarantee framework raises employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days. This will result in increased spending towards strengthening village infrastructure and livelihoods. The aim is to turn rural work into a means to ensure higher incomes and better assets.

Education Reforms:

A Bill has been introduced in Parliament. A single, unified higher education regulator will be established. Multiple overlapping bodies like the UGC, AICTE and NCTE will be replaced with the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan. Institutional autonomy will be strengthened, with innovation and research boosted.

“These reforms are aimed towards building a prosperous and self-reliant India. Building a Viksit Bharat is the polestar of our development trajectory. We will continue pursuing the reform agenda in the coming years,” Modi said.

Structural reforms in India

2025 to be remembered as the year of reforms for India: PM Modi