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The Ministry of Power mandates cyber security measures on all power supply system equipment, components, and parts imported into the country.

Source: Mercom

In detail: Order

Andhra Pradesh

Nothing critical to report this week

Bihar

Nothing critical to report this week

New Delhi

The Delhi government has notified the excise policy for the current financial year without making any changes in the last year’s policy.

Source: News 18

Gujarat

The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a draft order to implement changes to the tariff framework to procure power from distributed solar power projects in the state.

Source: Mercom

In detail: Order

Haryana

The Haryana Cabinet has approved a proposal for drafting the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Ordinance, 2020, to provide 75 percent reservation to residents of the state in private sector jobs.

Source: The Hindu

In detail: Press Release

Karnataka

The state government has extended the facility of hiring workers on fixed-term employment contracts to improve the ease of doing business.
Source: Times of India

The Karnataka government has launched ‘Skill Connect Forum’, a portal that connects job seekers with employers on a common platform.

Source: Mint

Forum Link: Skill Connect

Madhya Pradesh

Nothing critical to report this week

Maharashtra

Nothing critical to report this week

Rajasthan

Rajasthan government has increased water prices for industries by 15 times. For industries using water from canals and dams, the tariff has increased to $3.3 from $0.26 per 1,000 cubic feet. Source: Times of India

Tamil Nadu

Nothing critical to report this week

Telangana

The state government has increased the total government guarantees to various corporations from 90 percent of the total revenue receipts to 200 percent.

Source: The Hans India

Uttar Pradesh

Nothing critical to report this week

West Bengal

Nothing critical to report this week

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Assam

The Assam government has announced an ordinance to allow conversion of land for micro, small, and medium enterprises to set up industries on the basis of a self-declaration.

Source: Indian Express

Nagaland

Union ministry of home affairs has extended the Armed Forces Special Power Act, 1958, in Nagaland for six more months.
Source: Economic Times

In detail: Ministry of Home Affairs

Odisha

Nothing critical to report this week

Puducherry

Nothing critical to report this week

Punjab

Punjab Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Survey of India to

carry out drone-based mapping of habitation area in the rural parts of the state. This will pave the way for providing property ownership rights in rural areas.

Source: Daily Pioneer

In detail: Press Release