This issue analyses the trends in relaxations to building regulations across three states and assess the importance of starting with relaxed standards instead of liberalising them over time.

Did you know that India could create millions of additional jobs if Indian states were to rationalise their building regulations? Watch the video to understand the full story.

The report ranks 10 states on the restrictiveness of four building standards on factories in India. It also estimates the opportunity cost of the land left unbuilt as a result of regulations.

This issue assesses the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 impact on worker welfare. The services quality and implementation of the Act have come under scrutiny.