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January 2024 a development monthly 
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January 2024 a development monthly 
6
January 2024
YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 01
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 64
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 52
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Chief editor 
Manogyan rani pal
editor 
Shuchita chaturvedi
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
SUBSCRIPTION-RELATED DETAILS : Page 47
the jan viShwaS act 2023 
conception and developMent  
An Interview with  
Anurag Jain 
truSting citizenS 
decriMinaliSation way 
KR Saji Kumar
paSSing of the landMark 
legiSlation : the jan viShwaS 
act, 2023 and the road ahead 
An Interview with  
Rajesh Kumar Singh
governMent e-Marketplace (ge M) 
leading the digital wave 
Prashant Kumar Singh
eaSe of filMing in india 
Neerja Sekhar
7
13
17
22
28
37
43
49
55
gSt and eaSe of doing BuSineSS 
Raghavendra Pal Singh
decriMinaliSation  
india’S continued March 
towardS eaSe of doing BuSineSS 
Ajay Shriram, Ajay Bahl
delicate Balance  
regulatory enforceMent 
& favouraBle BuSineSS 
environMent 
Sandip Somany
indo-african relationShip 
aMidSt South-South cooperation 
Rishya Dharmani
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January 2024 a development monthly 
6
January 2024
YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 01
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 64
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 52
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Chief editor 
Manogyan rani pal
editor 
Shuchita chaturvedi
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
SUBSCRIPTION-RELATED DETAILS : Page 47
the jan viShwaS act 2023 
conception and developMent  
An Interview with  
Anurag Jain 
truSting citizenS 
decriMinaliSation way 
KR Saji Kumar
paSSing of the landMark 
legiSlation : the jan viShwaS 
act, 2023 and the road ahead 
An Interview with  
Rajesh Kumar Singh
governMent e-Marketplace (ge M) 
leading the digital wave 
Prashant Kumar Singh
eaSe of filMing in india 
Neerja Sekhar
7
13
17
22
28
37
43
49
55
gSt and eaSe of doing BuSineSS 
Raghavendra Pal Singh
decriMinaliSation  
india’S continued March 
towardS eaSe of doing BuSineSS 
Ajay Shriram, Ajay Bahl
delicate Balance  
regulatory enforceMent 
& favouraBle BuSineSS 
environMent 
Sandip Somany
indo-african relationShip 
aMidSt South-South cooperation 
Rishya Dharmani
4 January 2024
upsC-oriented i ssue
t he november issue of Yojana provides information and perspective on g20 with a focus on uPsc-
oriented exams. it had in-depth analysis, and coverage of all approaches by eminent authors. it is easy 
to understand and has verbal-to-non-verbal approach diagrams that are really helpful in understanding 
theoretical points. We look forward to upcoming issues on coP28. 
– n ikhil l atpate  
iit Bombay
reliable s ource
As a law student in Mumbai, this Yojana magazine is so helpful for competition as well as official 
information, awareness, and sources that are authentic. i have been a subscriber to this magazine for the 
last 3 years. Hats off to the Yojana t eam. it’s very good as well as useful to me. t he gsM Paper quality used 
in printing is particularly good. t hank You!
– pushkar vinayak mahajan  
Maharashtra
enriching experience
Yojana Magazine’s December 2023 edition stands as a commendable exploration of india’s dynamic 
progress. sudhir Kumar’s insightful piece on ’india’s Moonshot‘ reflects a forward-thinking approach to 
innovation. sujan chinoy’s analysis of ’i ndia growing s tature‘ provides a nuanced view of india’s global 
influence. t he coverage of historic sporting wins and articles on mobility transformation and transport 
script showcase the nation’s adaptability. Dr Jagdeep saxena’s industry insights and the exclusive 
interview with r Madhavan contribute to the content’s depth. this edition, a testament to editorial 
excellence, is a valuable resource for understanding india’s socio-economic evolution. Kudos to the 
authors and the editorial team.
– t winkle nayak  
Bihar
a n issue on developed i ndia roadmap
t he ‘Year-end special’ was one of the best in terms of quality content, and it provides a one-stop 
solution for referring to the major events of the year from an indian perspective. As always, ‘Yojana’ 
never disappoints and stands out among its peers. r equest to bring an issue on ‘r oadmap For 
Developed india Ahead’ . 
– n itesh Kumar manjhi  
Jharkhand 
Inbox
sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
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January 2024 a development monthly 
6
January 2024
YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 01
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 64
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 52
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Chief editor 
Manogyan rani pal
editor 
Shuchita chaturvedi
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
SUBSCRIPTION-RELATED DETAILS : Page 47
the jan viShwaS act 2023 
conception and developMent  
An Interview with  
Anurag Jain 
truSting citizenS 
decriMinaliSation way 
KR Saji Kumar
paSSing of the landMark 
legiSlation : the jan viShwaS 
act, 2023 and the road ahead 
An Interview with  
Rajesh Kumar Singh
governMent e-Marketplace (ge M) 
leading the digital wave 
Prashant Kumar Singh
eaSe of filMing in india 
Neerja Sekhar
7
13
17
22
28
37
43
49
55
gSt and eaSe of doing BuSineSS 
Raghavendra Pal Singh
decriMinaliSation  
india’S continued March 
towardS eaSe of doing BuSineSS 
Ajay Shriram, Ajay Bahl
delicate Balance  
regulatory enforceMent 
& favouraBle BuSineSS 
environMent 
Sandip Somany
indo-african relationShip 
aMidSt South-South cooperation 
Rishya Dharmani
4 January 2024
upsC-oriented i ssue
t he november issue of Yojana provides information and perspective on g20 with a focus on uPsc-
oriented exams. it had in-depth analysis, and coverage of all approaches by eminent authors. it is easy 
to understand and has verbal-to-non-verbal approach diagrams that are really helpful in understanding 
theoretical points. We look forward to upcoming issues on coP28. 
– n ikhil l atpate  
iit Bombay
reliable s ource
As a law student in Mumbai, this Yojana magazine is so helpful for competition as well as official 
information, awareness, and sources that are authentic. i have been a subscriber to this magazine for the 
last 3 years. Hats off to the Yojana t eam. it’s very good as well as useful to me. t he gsM Paper quality used 
in printing is particularly good. t hank You!
– pushkar vinayak mahajan  
Maharashtra
enriching experience
Yojana Magazine’s December 2023 edition stands as a commendable exploration of india’s dynamic 
progress. sudhir Kumar’s insightful piece on ’india’s Moonshot‘ reflects a forward-thinking approach to 
innovation. sujan chinoy’s analysis of ’i ndia growing s tature‘ provides a nuanced view of india’s global 
influence. t he coverage of historic sporting wins and articles on mobility transformation and transport 
script showcase the nation’s adaptability. Dr Jagdeep saxena’s industry insights and the exclusive 
interview with r Madhavan contribute to the content’s depth. this edition, a testament to editorial 
excellence, is a valuable resource for understanding india’s socio-economic evolution. Kudos to the 
authors and the editorial team.
– t winkle nayak  
Bihar
a n issue on developed i ndia roadmap
t he ‘Year-end special’ was one of the best in terms of quality content, and it provides a one-stop 
solution for referring to the major events of the year from an indian perspective. As always, ‘Yojana’ 
never disappoints and stands out among its peers. r equest to bring an issue on ‘r oadmap For 
Developed india Ahead’ . 
– n itesh Kumar manjhi  
Jharkhand 
Inbox
sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
5 January 2024
JAN VISHWAS
Editorial
YOJANA
e
ase of Doing Business is a basic necessity for the smooth 
functioning of businesses and the growth of economy, in 
general. With a policy focus on the rationalisation, simplification, 
and digitisation of regulatory compliances, india has remained firm 
on the path of ease of Doing Business reforms. the Jan vishwas 
Amendment of Provisions Act has marked a significant step 
towards creating a more business-friendly environment and laid the 
foundation for improvements in the ease of Doing Business. this 
legislative effort, which aims to simplify and streamline a number of 
regulations, shows a dedication to fostering an environment that is 
favourable to economic growth and entrepreneurship.
t he Jan vishwas Amendment brings forth a comprehensive set 
of regulatory reforms aimed at minimising bureaucratic hurdles. its 
guiding principles place a high priority on a fair legal system that 
substitutes administrative proceedings or civil penalties for less 
serious crimes instead of minor criminal penalties. it aims to achieve 
a delicate balance between regulatory enforcement and fostering 
a conducive business environment by decriminalising 183 provisions in 42 Acts in a variety of industries, 
including publishing, journalism, agriculture, and the environment. t his revolutionary step is about to change 
how easy it is to do business in india. the Act envisions rationalising monetary penalties in addition to 
decriminalising minor offences. 
significant changes to penalties are among the most notable features of the Jan vishwas Act. it deviates 
from the traditional method by substituting a system of increased fines and penalties for different infractions 
instead of jail. With this tactical change, infractions should be more strongly discouraged, guaranteeing a 
more robust enforcement system without interfering with business operations.
some of the important rationalised Acts with great implications for the ease of Doing Business include 
the Pharmacy Act of 1948, the copyright Act of 1957, the Patents Act of 1970, the environment (Protection) 
Act of 1986, the Motor vehicles Act of 1988, the trade Marks Act of 1999, the information technology Act 
of 2000, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002, the Food safety and standards Act of 2006, the 
geographical indications of goods (r egistration and Protection) Act, 1999, the cinematograph Act, 1952, 
and the Legal Metrology Act of 2009. the government’s goals in enacting this legislation are to improve 
public welfare generally, encourage investment, and lessen the burden of compliance for enterprises. t he 
Act lightens the regulatory frameworks and lessens the burden on companies, particularly Micro, small, 
and Medium enterprises, which frequently encounter difficulties in carrying out their daily activities. t hese 
improvements would primarily benefit them by giving them a more level playing field in comparison to their 
global counterparts.
Yojana, in this collectible issue, chronicles the prominence of the Jan vishwas Amendment of Provisions 
Act in reducing the compliance burden on businesses, attracting more investment, and fostering trust-based 
governance. t hrough the aforementioned legislative endeavour, the conditions are made for a more dynamic 
and competitive economic environment by addressing regulatory difficulties, fostering transparency, and 
stimulating digital transformation. We hope the insights from subject experts and stakeholders will broaden 
the understanding of our readers about this ground-breaking move titled ‘Jan vishwas’, which is poised to 
reshape the landscape of the ease of Doing Business and the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit.                               ?
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January 2024 a development monthly 
6
January 2024
YOJANA
Volume-68
No. 01
A DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.
Rig Veda
www.publicationsdivision.nic.in @DPD_India I @YojanaJournal @publicationsdivision @dpd_india
In ThIs Issue
number of pages: 64
Details of the Sales Outlets of the Publications Division on Page 52
YOJANA is published in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, 
Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Since 1957
Chief editor 
Manogyan rani pal
editor 
Shuchita chaturvedi
our representatives 
Ahmedabad: JS Patel, Bengaluru: Shahid T Komath, 
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Jali, Chennai: Sanjay 
Ghosh, Guwahati: Maruf Alam, Hyderabad: 
Krishna Vandana P , Jalandhar: Gagandeep Kaur 
Devgan, Kolkata: Sumita Chakraborty, Mumbai: 
Sangeeta Godbole, Thiruvananthapuram: Sudha S 
Namboothiry.
Joint Director, ProDuction 
D K C hruDhaIna Th c over Design
BInDu Verma
Yojana (English): Room No. 647, Soochna Bhawan, 
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.  
E-mail (Editorial): sec-yojanaeng-moib@gov.in
YOJANA, a development monthly published since 
1957, is a theme-based journal providing in-depth 
analyses and views on socio-economic issues in 
the broader framework of government policies. 
Although published by the Ministry of Information 
and Broadcasting, YOJANA is not restricted to 
expressing the official point of view.
DIsCLaImer
l 	 The 	 vie ws 	 e xpre sse d 	 in 	 various 	 articles 	 are	
those 	 of 	 the 	 authors 	 and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 ne c essarily	
re flect 	 the 	 vie ws 	 of 	 the 	 Go vernme n t 	 or 	 the	
organisation/ s 	 the y 	 work 	 f or .
l Map s/flags 	 use d 	 in 	 the 	 article s 	 are 	 only 	 indic ative 	
and 	 the y 	 do 	 not 	 re flect 	 the 	 politic al 	 map 	 or 	 le gal	
re presen t ation 	 of 	 the 	 flag 	 of 	 India/an y 	 othe r	
c oun try .
l The 	 inf ographics/figure s 	 are 	 pro vide d 	 b y 	 the	
authors 	 through 	 the ir 	 re liable 	 sourc e s 	 and	
YOJANA 	 claims 	 no 	 re sponsibility 	 f or 	 the 	 same.
l Image s, 	 graphics 	 and 	 illus trations, 	 whe re ve r	
use d, 	 are 	 mos tly 	 sourc ed 	 from 	 go vernme n t	
channels 	 and 	 are 	 indic ative 	 in 	 nature .
l YOJANA 	does 	not 	o wn 	re sponsibility 	re garding	
the 	 c on t e n ts 	 of 	 the 	 adve rtise men ts. 	 The 	 re aders	
are 	 re que s t e d 	 t o 	 ve rify 	 the 	 claims 	 made 	 in 	 the	
adve rtise men ts 	 re garding 	 c ourse s, 	 c are e r -
guidanc e 	 book s 	 or 	 ins titutions.
l YOJANA doesn't 	 e ndorse 	 or 	 promot e 	 an y 	 brands	
or 	 privat e 	 e n titie s 	 prese n t ed 	 as 	 c ase 	 s tudie s 	 in 	 an y	 
of 	 the 	 article s.
suBsCrIPTIOn/GrIeV anCes
Email: pdjucir@gmail.com 
Phone: 011-24367453  
(Monday-Friday, 9:30 am- 6:00 pm)
Postal Address: Abhishek Chaturvedi, Editor, 
Journals Unit, Publications Division, Room No. 
779, Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi 
Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Please	 not e	 that	 it	 will	 t ak e	 atleas t	 eigh t	
week s	 t o	 s t art	 your	 sub scrip tion.	 Kindly	 raise	 
your	 queries/grie vanc es	 about	 non	 rec eip t	 of	 the	
journals	only	aft er	this	period.
SUBSCRIPTION-RELATED DETAILS : Page 47
the jan viShwaS act 2023 
conception and developMent  
An Interview with  
Anurag Jain 
truSting citizenS 
decriMinaliSation way 
KR Saji Kumar
paSSing of the landMark 
legiSlation : the jan viShwaS 
act, 2023 and the road ahead 
An Interview with  
Rajesh Kumar Singh
governMent e-Marketplace (ge M) 
leading the digital wave 
Prashant Kumar Singh
eaSe of filMing in india 
Neerja Sekhar
7
13
17
22
28
37
43
49
55
gSt and eaSe of doing BuSineSS 
Raghavendra Pal Singh
decriMinaliSation  
india’S continued March 
towardS eaSe of doing BuSineSS 
Ajay Shriram, Ajay Bahl
delicate Balance  
regulatory enforceMent 
& favouraBle BuSineSS 
environMent 
Sandip Somany
indo-african relationShip 
aMidSt South-South cooperation 
Rishya Dharmani
4 January 2024
upsC-oriented i ssue
t he november issue of Yojana provides information and perspective on g20 with a focus on uPsc-
oriented exams. it had in-depth analysis, and coverage of all approaches by eminent authors. it is easy 
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5 January 2024
JAN VISHWAS
Editorial
YOJANA
e
ase of Doing Business is a basic necessity for the smooth 
functioning of businesses and the growth of economy, in 
general. With a policy focus on the rationalisation, simplification, 
and digitisation of regulatory compliances, india has remained firm 
on the path of ease of Doing Business reforms. the Jan vishwas 
Amendment of Provisions Act has marked a significant step 
towards creating a more business-friendly environment and laid the 
foundation for improvements in the ease of Doing Business. this 
legislative effort, which aims to simplify and streamline a number of 
regulations, shows a dedication to fostering an environment that is 
favourable to economic growth and entrepreneurship.
t he Jan vishwas Amendment brings forth a comprehensive set 
of regulatory reforms aimed at minimising bureaucratic hurdles. its 
guiding principles place a high priority on a fair legal system that 
substitutes administrative proceedings or civil penalties for less 
serious crimes instead of minor criminal penalties. it aims to achieve 
a delicate balance between regulatory enforcement and fostering 
a conducive business environment by decriminalising 183 provisions in 42 Acts in a variety of industries, 
including publishing, journalism, agriculture, and the environment. t his revolutionary step is about to change 
how easy it is to do business in india. the Act envisions rationalising monetary penalties in addition to 
decriminalising minor offences. 
significant changes to penalties are among the most notable features of the Jan vishwas Act. it deviates 
from the traditional method by substituting a system of increased fines and penalties for different infractions 
instead of jail. With this tactical change, infractions should be more strongly discouraged, guaranteeing a 
more robust enforcement system without interfering with business operations.
some of the important rationalised Acts with great implications for the ease of Doing Business include 
the Pharmacy Act of 1948, the copyright Act of 1957, the Patents Act of 1970, the environment (Protection) 
Act of 1986, the Motor vehicles Act of 1988, the trade Marks Act of 1999, the information technology Act 
of 2000, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002, the Food safety and standards Act of 2006, the 
geographical indications of goods (r egistration and Protection) Act, 1999, the cinematograph Act, 1952, 
and the Legal Metrology Act of 2009. the government’s goals in enacting this legislation are to improve 
public welfare generally, encourage investment, and lessen the burden of compliance for enterprises. t he 
Act lightens the regulatory frameworks and lessens the burden on companies, particularly Micro, small, 
and Medium enterprises, which frequently encounter difficulties in carrying out their daily activities. t hese 
improvements would primarily benefit them by giving them a more level playing field in comparison to their 
global counterparts.
Yojana, in this collectible issue, chronicles the prominence of the Jan vishwas Amendment of Provisions 
Act in reducing the compliance burden on businesses, attracting more investment, and fostering trust-based 
governance. t hrough the aforementioned legislative endeavour, the conditions are made for a more dynamic 
and competitive economic environment by addressing regulatory difficulties, fostering transparency, and 
stimulating digital transformation. We hope the insights from subject experts and stakeholders will broaden 
the understanding of our readers about this ground-breaking move titled ‘Jan vishwas’, which is poised to 
reshape the landscape of the ease of Doing Business and the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit.                               ?
7 January 2024
What factors or circumstances led to the 
initiation of the Jan v ishwas a ct, and what served 
as the foundational principles that guided the 
formulation of this legislation?
A systematic exercise across central Ministries 
and states/uts has been ongoing to reduce the 
compliance burden on businesses and citizens. 
Decriminalisation of minor offences is one of the 
crucial pillars to reducing compliance burden on 
businesses. 
the impetus for this legislative endeavour 
came during discussions at the committee 
of secretaries (cos) meeting held on  
29 June 2022, where the idea of streamlining the 
decriminalisation process across various ministries 
was considered. the Hon’ble PM suggested and 
highlighted the potential for a common amendment 
bill that could unify the decriminalisation efforts 
across diverse sectors and save time for the 
judiciary and the legislative department. the 
g overnment had earlier repealed some archaic laws 
in their entirety; however, this was a novel common 
amendment bill to simultaneously amend multiple 
acts in lieu of decriminalisation.
upon consultation with the c abinet secretary 
and the Legislative Department, it became evident 
that introducing such a bill was a viable and 
strategic approach. this marked the inception of 
the Jan vishwas Act, aligning with the overarching 
goal of simplifying legal processes, reducing 
compliance burden, and fostering a more business-
friendly environment. its foundational principles 
prioritised a balanced legal framework that replaces 
“The main objective of the Act is to decriminalise minor offences that do 
not involve any harm to the public interest or national security and replace 
them with civil penalties or administrative actions. Minor, technical, and 
procedural defaults no longer attract severe criminal consequences, 
reducing the burden on the justice system and putting adjudication of 
serious offences on the priority. Implementation of the Jan Vishwas Act 
essentially means that majority cases originating from 183 provisions 
across 42 Acts would no longer be adjudged by the courts.”
THe JAN VISHWAS 
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Ame NdmeNT 
of ProVISIoNS
)
 AcT , 2023
coN ce PTIoN ANd deVeloPme NT 
An Interview with Anurag Jain,  
Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
by Supriya Devasthali, Director, EoDB, DPIIT