Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Haryana Proposes Right to Business Bill for MSMEs
The Haryana government has proposed a new law called the Haryana Right to Business Bill, 2026.
This law aims to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to start and run their operations.
Under this bill, eligible businesses will get approval based on their own declarations and will not have to go through government inspections for the first three years.
The bill also introduces a two-tier approval system to speed up the process.
The Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre will oversee the process at the state level, while local committees will handle approvals at the district level.
The bill was drafted by the Haryana Department of Industries and Commerce and was reviewed in a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary.
Haryana proposes the Right to Business Bill, 2026 to simplify MSME approvals.
Eligible MSMEs will receive self-declaration approvals and a three-year exemption from routine inspections.
The bill introduces a two-tier approval system for faster clearances.
Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre (HEPC) will act as the State Nodal Agency.
District Level Clearance Committees will handle approvals at the district level.
- Who
- Haryana government, MSMEs
- What
- Proposed Haryana Right to Business Bill, 2026
- When
- Drafted and reviewed in 2026
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- To simplify the process for MSMEs to start businesses and boost economic growth
Pro-Business Reforms
Regulatory Concerns
Ease of Doing Business
Pro-Business Reforms
The bill aims to simplify the process for MSMEs to start businesses by providing self-declaration approvals and a three-year exemption from routine inspections.
Regulatory Concerns
Critics argue that the lack of inspections could lead to regulatory lapses and potential non-compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Economic Growth
Pro-Business Reforms
Proponents believe the bill will boost economic growth by encouraging entrepreneurship and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.
Regulatory Concerns
Opponents worry that the bill might compromise quality control and worker safety due to the absence of regular inspections.
- Bill Name
- Haryana Right to Business Bill, 2026
- Key Beneficiaries
- Manufacturing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- Approval Mechanism
- Self-declaration and two-tier approval system
- Inspection Exemption Period
- Three years
- State Nodal Agency
- Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre (HEPC)
- Approval Handling
- District Level Clearance Committees
- Drafting Department
- Haryana Department of Industries and Commerce
- Review Meeting Chair
- Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi