Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) has welcomed the proposed Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, calling it a major step toward improving the ease of doing business and strengthening trust-based governance.
GCCI President Pratima Dhond said the bill would help create a more business-friendly environment by reducing compliance burdens and shifting away from punitive provisions for minor offences. She noted that replacing imprisonment clauses with monetary penalties and introducing faster adjudication mechanisms would ease regulatory pressures on businesses and citizens alike.
Director General Sanjay Amonkar stated that the reform is expected to benefit Goa’s economy, particularly the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, which contributes significantly to the state’s GDP. According to him, the move will encourage entrepreneurship, lower regulatory hurdles and support job creation.
GCCI highlighted several advantages for the state, including improved ease of living through reduced bureaucratic procedures, increased investment due to a more predictable regulatory framework, and enhanced competitiveness in attracting businesses and talent. The chamber also noted that decriminalisation of minor offences would reduce unnecessary litigation and help resolve a large number of minor cases more efficiently.
Dhond further added that local businesses would gain from faster dispute resolution and fewer court cases, enabling them to focus on growth and expansion.
The chamber described the Jan Vishwas Bill as a potential game-changer for Goa’s economy and said it looks forward to working with the government for effective implementation. GCCI also urged stakeholders to support the reform, stating that it would strengthen trust between citizens, businesses and the administration.
