Implementation guidance

BRAP 2026

A concise, citizen-friendly orientation to the implementation, evidence and assessment expectations in the supplied official guidebooks and circulars.

Implementation principles

  • Re-engineer workflows to remove redundant steps and automate avoidable manual intervention.
  • Integrate approvals and data flows instead of asking businesses for information already held by government.
  • Keep notified systems operational, publicly accessible where required and aligned to the prescribed reform checklist.
  • Submit evidence and user data in the prescribed format and within the notified exercise timeline.

Generic evidence checklist

The BRAP 2026 guidebook applies a common assessment checklist in addition to reform-specific requirements.

1

Functional URL

Provide the public URL for the State SWS or integrated departmental system used to implement the reform.

2

Availability evidence

Upload the required NIC or IT Department confirmation that the system is live and has maintained at least 90% uptime for the preceding month.

3

Validation access

Provide approved read-only or demonstration credentials so assessors can verify relevant backend functionality.

4

Live demonstration

Demonstrate the reform during DPIIT evaluation to establish that the system and integration are operational.

5

Supporting artefacts

Provide reform-specific screenshots, video walkthroughs, notifications, reports and user data where prescribed.

6

Ongoing access

Keep submitted evidence URLs functional and publicly accessible for the minimum period specified in the guidebook.

Single Window System priorities

An effective SWS provides one-stop digital access, reduces physical interaction, shortens approval time, gives near-real-time status and supports seamless information flow across departments. Its essential modules include Single Sign-On, Know Your Approvals, a Common Application Form, unified payment and performance dashboards.

District BRAP

DBRAP is a State-driven exercise. Districts focus on timely service delivery, inspection coordination, facilitation and local accountability, while State authorities operate the systems, integrate district services and submit evidence through the BRAP Portal.

Timeline: the notified DBRAP implementation and user-data capture period runs from 15 August 2025 to 14 August 2026. The complete user-data upload deadline is 14 August 2026.

Applicability changes

The circular dated 29 April 2026 modifies State BRAP and SWS applicability following enforcement of Labour Codes. Teams should consult that circular before preparing affected reform submissions.

Open source guidebooks and circulars