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Big News: Andhra Pradesh announces incentives for encouraging industries in underdeveloped areas; Use of cleaner fuels made mandatory for industrial units set up in the National Capital Region; Maharashtra offers a scheme for consumers to clear their electricity dues; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Andhra Pradesh announces incentives for encouraging industrial development in Kadapa, an underdeveloped district in the state. The incentives include a 100 percent waiver on stamp duty, transfer duty, and registration fees. Source: New Indian Express; In detail: Government Order (MS-87, issued on 12.01.2020)

Land Acquisition & Labor Reforms

Nothing critical to report this week

Infrastructure & Governance

The Central Pollution Control Board directs Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi to allow only those new industrial units within the National Capital Region which are using cleaner fuels. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Order

Power & Renewable Energy

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company offers an instalment scheme to its consumers to help them clear their pending and current electricity bills. Source: Economic Times

Oil & Gas

Nothing critical to report this week

Water & Sanitation

Nothing critical to report this week

Health

Nothing critical to report this week

Business Negative Reforms

Nothing critical to report this week

Any Other News

Nothing critical to report this week

Centre – State relations

The central government issues guidelines for implementation of feeder-level solarisation under the PM-KUSUM scheme. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Guidelines