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Big News: Election commission releases assembly election schedule for five states; Central government announces the second phase of green energy corridor; National Health Mission launches its digital health project in Assam; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

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Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations

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Infrastructure & Governance

National Capital Region Planning Board releases the draft regional plan for the National Capital Region. The plan proposes several sustainable development measures for the region, including water recharging facilities, waste segregation, and a circular economy. Source: Indian Express; In detail: Draft Plan

Climate Change

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Oil & Gas

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Water & Sanitation

Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu top the third national water awards announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The awards recognize exemplary work done by states and entities across the country in water resource management. Source: DT Next; In detail: Press Release

Power & Renewable Energy

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Health

National Health Mission launches its digital health project in Assam. The project aims to digitize public health care delivery in the state. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Twitter

Business Negative Reforms

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Any Other

The Election Commission of India announces the schedule for upcoming assembly elections in Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Source: Indian Express; In detail: Press Note

Center – State Relations

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves the second phase of the green energy corridor for the intra-state transmission system. The scheme aims to facilitate the integration and evacuation of 20 gigawatts of renewable energy into the electricity grid. Source: Business Standard; In detail: Press Release

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notifies norms for fly ash utilization by coal-fired power plants. The plants that fail to utilize fly ash fully will be penalized. Fly ash is the mineral matter left after burning coal, which is hazardous for the environment if disposed of improperly. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Notification