Analysis
States Update: July 1, 2020
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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)