Uttar Pradesh has significantly improved its Ease of Doing Business rankings, moving from 12th in 2017-18 to 2nd in 2019 and achieving 'Top Achiever' status in recent years. The state government attributes this progress to administrative and digital reforms, including the 'Nivesh Mitra' single-window portal, which has processed over 2 million digital approvals. These initiatives aim to simplify business processes, reduce compliance burdens, and attract investment, positioning UP as a leading investment hub.