Big News: Government of India notifies multiple production-linked incentive schemes; Gujarat launches its action plan for climate change; Kerala tops Sustainable Development Goals India Index; Punjab creates a special purpose vehicle for running multi-village water supply schemes; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Gujarat launches its long-term action plan to address climate change. The plan focuses on nine thematic groups including forests and biodiversity, sea-level rise and coastal infrastructure, energy efficiency and renewable energy, and green jobs. Source: Newsroom Post; In detail: Chief Minister’s tweet

Kerala announces its revised budget for the financial year 2021-22. The budget estimates the state’s total receipt and expenditure at $24.23 billion and $20.27 billion, respectively. Source: The Hindu; In detail: Budget speech

Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations

Nothing critical to report this week

Infrastructure & Governance

Kerala tops NITI Aayog’s latest Sustainable Development Goals India Index 2020-21. The index evaluates the progress of states and union territories on social, economic, and environmental parameters. Source: Times of India; In detail: SDG Index

Oil & Gas

Nothing critical to report this week

Water & Sanitation

Punjab creates a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the operation and maintenance of large multi-village surface water supply schemes within the state. A seed funding of $3.4 million is allocated to the SPV from the World Bank fund and the state budget. Source: The Hindu; In detail: Press release

Power & Renewable Energy

Nothing critical to report this week

Health

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Business Negative Reforms

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Any Other

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Center – State Relations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) doubles the loan restructuring limits for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME). The maximum aggregate exposure threshold for MSMEs, non-MSME small businesses, and individuals for business purposes is enhanced from $3.4 million to $6.85 million. Source: Times Now; In detail: RBI Press release

The government of India notifies production-linked incentive schemes for air-conditioners (AC) and light-emitting diode lights (LED); telecom and networking equipment; and pharmaceuticals. Source: Press Release; In detail: Press Release (ACs & LEDs); Press Release (Telecom); Press Release (Pharmaceuticals)

The Ministry of Power publishes a discussion paper on redesigning the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC). The paper proposes to make RECs valid in perpetuity. REC is a market-based instrument that certifies the bearer owns one megawatt-hour of electricity generated from a renewable energy resource. Source: Business Line; In detail: Discussion Paper

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission issues draft ancillary services market regulations. Ancillary services are necessary for maintaining the power quality, reliability, and security of the grid. Source: Financial Express; In detail: Draft Notification