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Big News: Ministry of Power proposes a national mission on the use of biomass in coal-based thermal power plants; Punjab announces a reduction in electricity tariffs; Maharashtra allows revisions in contract demand for its commercial and industrial electricity consumers; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Nothing critical to report this week

Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations

Haryana offers ownership rights to tenants who have leased properties on municipal-owned land for 20 years or more. The policy comes into effect on June 1, 2021. Source: Times of India; In detail: Press release

Infrastructure & Governance

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Oil & Gas

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Water & Sanitation

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Power & Renewable Energy

Maharashtra allows revisions in contract demand for its commercial and industrial electricity consumers. Contract demand is the amount of electricity that a customer demands from the electricity distribution company in a specified time. Source: Mercom; In detail: Order (Case 25 of 2021)

Punjab announces a 20 percent reduction in electricity tariffs for consumers with monthly consumption of less than 300-kilowatt hours. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Press note

Health

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Business Negative Reforms

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Any other

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Center – State Relations

The Ministry of Power proposes a national mission on the use of biomass in coal-based thermal power plants in the country. The duration of the proposed national mission would be at least five years. Source: Manufacturing today; In detail: Press Release