Big News: Bihar approves amendments to Industrial Investment Promotion Policy; Karnataka cabinet approves amendments to Karnataka Industries (Facilitation) Act; Punjab approves a slew of measures for ease of doing business; Himachal Pradesh rationalizes electricity subsidies; Uttarakhand bans petroleum coke for cleaner air; and more

Center – State relations

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued new tariff regulations for renewable energy projects. These regulations will come into force from July 01, 2020, and will be valid until March 31, 2023.

Source: Mercom

In detail: Tariff Regulations

Andhra Pradesh

Nothing critical to report this week

Bihar

Bihar cabinet approves amendments to Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2016. The amendments include tax exemptions, reimbursement of transportation costs, and new industries on the priority list.

Source: India Today

In detail: Cabinet Decision

New Delhi

Nothing critical to report this week

Gujarat

Nothing critical to report this week

Haryana

Nothing critical to report this week

Karnataka

Karnataka cabinet approves amendments to Karnataka Industries (Facilitation) Act, 2002. The amendments aim to improve ease of doing business by clearing out statutory approvals that delayed commencement of work and blocked investments.

Source: Economic Times

Madhya Pradesh

Nothing critical to report this week

Maharashtra

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the electricity duty for industries from 9.3 percent to 7.5 percent. Source: Times of India

Rajasthan

Nothing critical to report this week

Tamil Nadu

Nothing critical to report this week

Telangana

Nothing critical to report this week

Uttar Pradesh

The Prime Minister has launched a 125-day campaign to provide employment to migrant workers in the state. The initiative aims to generate employment opportunities for 12.5 million people across multiple sectors.

Source: Times of India

In detail: UP Press Release

West Bengal

Nothing critical to report this week

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Himachal Pradesh

The state government has decided to rationalize the subsidy provided to the electricity consumers in the state and withdraw $14.5 million out of the earlier announced subsidy of $63.5 million for the electricity board.

Source: Hindustan Times

In detail: Cabinet decision

Jammu and Kashmir

The government has approved $179 million for highway works by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Jammu & Kashmir for 2020-21.

Source: Business Standard

In detail: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Punjab

The Punjab Cabinet has approved creation and management of a Public Grievance Redressal System for redressal of the grievances of citizens in a time-bound, accessible and transparent manner.

Source: Business World

In detail: Press Release

The Punjab government cleared regulations for easing the approval process for setting up new micro, small and medium enterprises in a speedy manner.

Source: The Week

In detail: Press Release

The Punjab cabinet extends the one-time settlement of industrial dues with Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation and Punjab Financial Corporation till 31 December. Source: 5Dariya News

In detail: Press Release

Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board has approved the State Fuel Policy to reduce air pollution in the state over the next few years.

Source: Hindustan Times

In detail: Minutes of 24th Board Meeting dated 10.06.2020 (Click on Download Accessible File)