Kerala has been recognized for its outstanding ease of doing business reforms by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan attributed this success to the state's investment-friendly environment and increasing confidence among entrepreneurs. Kerala has significantly improved its position, rising from 28th place in 2021 to first place this year, and excelled in nine sectors.

In a statement, Chief Minister Vijayan expressed pride in Kerala's achievement, highlighting that the state now leads the country in ease of doing business with top rankings in nine reform areas. He emphasized the role of Kerala's supportive ecosystem and the growing trust of entrepreneurs in the state's potential.

Industries Minister P Rajeeve noted that Kerala achieved top status in nine out of 30 reform areas, surpassing Andhra Pradesh, which secured the second position with five categories. The state has excelled in both business-centric and citizen-centric reforms, leading in two and seven categories respectively.

Kerala achieved the top position in implementing seven citizen-centric reforms and two business-centric reforms, according to a ranking announced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal at the ‘Udyog Samagam’ conference in Delhi. Andhra Pradesh ranked second, excelling in five citizen-centric and five business-centric reforms, while Gujarat came third with three citizen-centric and two business-centric reforms. Kerala's top reforms included obtaining utility permits and tax payments for business-centric areas, and various citizen-centric improvements such as online systems, certificates, and public services. Kerala’s Industries Minister P Rajeeve received the award on behalf of the state.

This recognition underscores Kerala's commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and supporting entrepreneurial growth.

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