Tripura becomes first state to complete all deregulation priority areas under compliance reduction drive

Direct fact

On 15 May 2026, Tripura became the first state in India to complete all priority areas under both Phase-I and Phase-II of the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative.

Key specifics

• The initiative covered 51 Priority Areas, according to the source.
• The deregulation programme was launched in January 2026.
• The nationwide initiative is spearheaded by the Cabinet Secretariat under the Government of India.
• The source says Tripura successfully executed all 51 Priority Areas.
• A centralised e-Gazette system was launched as part of the digital governance push mentioned in the report.

Exam lens

Question type: Polity and governance, 15 May 2026, Tripura, 51 Priority Areas, Cabinet Secretariat, e-Gazette. TNPSC may ask which state completed the deregulation targets first and which body spearheads the initiative.