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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)