Analysis
States Update: June 3, 2020
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Big News: Government issues guidelines for phased reopening; Bihar, Assam, and Chhattisgarh plan tap water connections for rural households; Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand launch employment scheme; Kerala formulates special package for small businesses; Punjab to offer clearances to green industries within a day; and more.
Center – State relations
The Ministry of Home Affairs issues fresh guidelines for the phased reopening of all activities outside the containment zones. Source: Indian Express In detail: Ministry Notification
Andhra Pradesh
Nothing critical to report this week.
Bihar
The government of India approves the Bihar government’s $244 million plan to provide tap water connection to all rural households by March, 2021. Source: Times of India In detail: PIB Press Release
New Delhi
The price of non-subsidized liquefied petroleum gas cylinders in Delhi has been increased by $0.15. This is effective from June 1. Source: Business Standard In detail: Press Release
Gujarat
Nothing critical to report this week.
Haryana
The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has issued new regulations for single-point supply through rooftop solar and open access projects in the state. Source: Mercom In detail: HERC Notification
Karnataka
Nothing critical to report this week.
Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a scheme to help secure employment for migrant skilled workers. Source: The Hindu In detail: Chief Minister’s Tweet
Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government has hiked the tax levied on petrol and diesel. As a result, the two fuels have now become costlier by $0.02 each. Source: Economic Times
Rajasthan
The excise department has levied a 10 percent value-added tax on Rajasthan-made liquor. As a result, liquor made in the state has become costlier by $0.14 per bottle. Source: Times of India In detail: Notification
Tamil Nadu
Nothing critical to report this week.
Telangana
Nothing critical to report this week.
Uttar Pradesh
Nothing critical to report this week.
West Bengal
Nothing critical to report this week.
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Assam
The central government has approved $187.2 million for implementation of a tap water connection scheme in Assam during the year 2020-21. Source: North East Today In detail: Press Release
Chhattisgarh
The central government has approved $59.2 million for implementation of a tap water connection scheme in Chhattisgarh during the year 2020-21. Source: The Statesman In detail: Press Release
Goa
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a notification to clarify that there will be no late payment surcharges on fixed electricity charges for bills raised between March 24, 2020, and June 30, 2020. Source: Mercom In detail: JERC Notification
Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu & Kashmir government increased the tax on petrol and diesel by $0.02 per liter and $0.01 per liter, respectively. Source: Energy Infra Post
Kerala
The state department of industries has formulated a special package for assisting the micro, small, and medium enterprises for restarting their businesses. The package features several benefits including interest subvention on term loans. Source: Times of India In detail: Order
Puducherry
The Commercial Taxes Department has imposed a special tax on petrol and diesel in Puducherry. Source: Economic Times In detail: Notification
Punjab
The Punjab government has decided to grant Consent to Establish/Consent to Operate to “green category” industries within a single day of applying for the same. Source: The Week In detail: Press Release
Uttarakhand
The state has launched a self-employment scheme to encourage reverse migration. Under the scheme, one can secure a loan up to $33,265 for a manufacturing project and up to $13,306 in the service sector. Source: Times of India In detail: Press Information Bureau Tweet (Hindi)