New Delhi, April 3 Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi on Friday described the passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, as "a new era of governance based on trust".
The Parliament passed the Bill on Thursday to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws to decriminalize and rationalize minor offenses, further improving the business environment and preventing harassment of people.
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 1,000 crimes have been decriminalized under the Jan Vishwas Bill 2026, and amendments have been made to 784 provisions in 79 Central Acts," Devi posted on X.
She said the initiative would simplify laws, reduce the burden of compliance, and eliminate the fear of criminal action over minor errors.
"Through governance based on trust, ease of doing business, and ease of living, we gain new momentum, with no more jail for small mistakes," she added.
Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur said the Bill is a landmark reform, strengthening ease of doing business and ease of living.
"By replacing criminal penalties with rationalized fines, PM Modi has introduced a fair and proportionate compliance framework," Thakur posted on X.
"The Bill reflects governance based on trust, ensuring that minor defaults do not become criminal offenses, benefiting citizens, MSMEs, and businesses while making India a more attractive investment destination," she added.
Meanwhile, Modi on Thursday described Parliament's passage of the Bill as a major boost to ease of living and ease of doing business in the country.
He said it is a matter of "immense delight" that Parliament has passed the Bill.
"This Bill strengthens a framework based on trust that empowers our citizens. It marks the end of outdated rules and regulations," the prime minister posted on X.
He added that the Bill also ensures the speedy disposal of cases and reduces the litigation burden with decriminalization.
"What is also noteworthy is the consultative approach with which this Bill was drafted," he said, complimenting all those who shared their insights for drafting the Bill and supported it in the House.
