Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: A New Era of Trust-Based Governance

The passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 has been hailed as a major milestone in India's governance, described as heralding a 'new era of trust-based governance' by Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi.

The revolutionary bill amends 784 provisions across 79 central laws, designed to decriminalize minor offenses, thus improving the business landscape and reducing harassment for citizens. Devi emphasized that, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, over 1,000 crimes have been decriminalized, alleviating the fear of penal consequences for minor errors.

Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur lauded the Bill as a landmark reform, replacing criminal penalties with rationalized fines, which benefits citizens and businesses alike, while making India a more attractive destination for investment. Prime Minister Modi underscored the significance of this bill, noting its role in facilitating ease of living and doing business by ending outdated regulations and expediting case disposals.