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In Summary

  • Digital initiatives like MCA21 V3, SPICe+ form, and Udyam Portal streamline business registration and regulation.
  • PARIVESH 3.0, National Single Window System, and PM GatiShakti NMP enhance clearance, approvals, and logistics efficiency.
  • Digital Public Infrastructure, including GSTN and UPI, supports scalable payments and seamless data flow for businesses.

In Summary

In recent years, several digital initiatives have been undertaken, playing a key role in improving Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India.

Key Digital Initiatives Taken

  • Business Registration & Regulation
    • MCA21 Version 3: An AI-driven platform for end-to-end registry services with e-scrutiny and e-adjudication features.
    • SPICe+ Form: Consolidates 10 essential procedures, including DIN, PAN, TAN, and GSTIN, into a single web form.
    • Other: Udyam Portal for MSME registrations; Business Reforms Action Plan to reduce compliance burdens.
  • Clearance & Environmental Approvals
    • PARIVESH 3.0: Uses AI and GIS-based land banks for streamlined environmental and forest clearances.
    • e-Gram SWARAJ for tracking development fund utilization; National Single Window System grants approvals across 32 Central Departments and States.
  • Taxation & Trade Facilitation
    • GSTN & E-Way Bill: Automated tax ecosystem handling ₹102.91 lakh crore in payments; E-Way bills grew by 21%.
    • TReDS: Electronic platform facilitating trade receivable discounting for MSME liquidity.
  • Logistics & Market Access
    • PM GatiShakti NMP: Uses spatial planning data to reduce logistics costs and improve last-mile connectivity.
    • ULIP (Unified Logistics Interface Platform): Integrates 35+ systems from various ministries for real-time cargo tracking.
  • Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
    • Unified Interface: APIs act as bridges, enabling seamless data flow.
    • Scalable Payments: GSTN and UPI facilitate massive transaction volumes.

At a Glance: Data on Digital Business Facilitation

  • National Single Window System granted more than 8 Lakh approvals since its launch.
  • MCA21 recorded approximately 3.8 crore filings in five years (2021–2025).
  • Udyam Portal facilitated 7.7 crore registrations, supporting around 34 crore jobs (As of February 2026).
  • GSTN platform processed around ₹103 lakh crore in payments (as of January 2026).
  • Government e-Marketplace (GeM) recorded 4 lakh crore+ order value in FY26 (till February, 2026) with 60 lakh+ order volume.
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Government e-Marketplace is a one-stop online platform for procurement of common use goods and services by government organizations. Linking it with TReDS aims to improve access to credit for MSMEs.

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Unified Payments Interface, a real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) that allows instant transfer of funds between bank accounts on a mobile platform.

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