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Big News:

Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Puducherry present the Budgets 2023-24; Uttar Pradesh accepts the recommendations of the commission looking at OBC reservations in municipal elections; Himachal Pradesh announces the new Excise Policy 2023-24; Karnataka approves the Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2022; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Himachal Pradesh approves the Himachal Pradesh Excise Policy 2023-24. The new excise policy aims to bolster horticulture in the state by permitting the production of a new category of liquor made by the fermentation and distillation of fruits. Source: Outlook India; In detail: Cabinet Decision

Tamil Nadu announces the M-Sand Policy 2023 to ensure zero waste from quarrying in the state. The policy is aimed at preventing damage to river ecosystems by promoting the use of river sand in a conservative manner. Source: Hindu Business Line; In detail: M-Sand Policy 2023

Karnataka approves the Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2022. The policy is aimed at facilitating ease of doing business for the jelly crushing units and stone quarries. Source: Deccan Herald; In detail: Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2022

Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations

Goa amends the Goa Land Revenue (Record of Rights and Register of Cultivators) Rules, 1969. The amendment aims to bring private forests under record. Source: Times of India; In detail: Goa Land Revenue (Record of Rights and Register of Cultivators) Rules, 1969

Infrastructure & Governance

Uttar Pradesh cabinet accepts the recommendations of a five-member commission set up to look into the issue of reservation to other backward classes (OBCs) in urban local body elections. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Twitter

Rajasthan approves a financial proposal of $1.2 billion for the construction of the East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). The ERCP is aimed at improving irrigation and drinking water access in 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan. Source: Outlook India; In detail: Press Release (In Hindi)

Maharashtra presents the State Budget 2023-24. The budget is focused on farmers, women, youth affairs, employment and the environment. Source: India Today; In detail: Budget 2023-24

Arunachal Pradesh presents State Budget 2023-24. The budget is focused on creating employment opportunities, and youth affairs. Source: The Sentinel; In detail: Budget 2023-24

Puducherry announces the State Budget 2023-24. The budget includes a $15.36 million LPG subsidy. Source: India.com; In detail: Budget 2023-24

Punjab presents the State Budget 2023-24 with a $24 billion outlay. The budget is focused on agriculture, education and health. Source: Indian Express; In detail: Budget 2023-24

Climate Change

Nothing critical to report this week.

Oil & Gas

Nothing critical to report this week.

Water & Sanitation

Nothing critical to report this week.

Power & Renewable Energy

Nothing critical to report this week.

Health

Telangana launches the Arogya Mahila initiative aimed at increasing medical access for women in the state. Under the scheme, the government will provide eight types of services for women and reserve clinics exclusively for female patients every Tuesday. Source: Telangana Today; In detail: Twitter

Haryana announces a new initiative to eradicate tuberculosis. The initiative includes the creation of a state task force to improve cooperation between government and private sector medical institutes and doctors. The state initiative is in line with the Prime Minister’s campaign to make India tuberculosis free by 2025. Source: The Print; In detail: Press Release

Karnataka announces a new project aimed at increasing telehealth access by establishing 28 smart virtual clinics in Bengaluru. The $2.56 million project has been co-designed by Bengaluru Smart City Limited and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Source: Times of India; In detail: Twitter

Center – State Relations

Ministry Of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways provides in-principle approval to four floating jetty projects in Karnataka and in-principle approval to four floating jetty projects in Tamil Nadu. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Press Release

Any Other

Uttar Pradesh approves the New Sports Policy, 2023. The policy is aimed at fostering a culture of sports and encouraging young athletes in the state. Source: Business Standard; In detail: Twitter

Madhya Pradesh launches the Laadli Behna scheme under which eligible women will be provided $12.2 in monthly assistance. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Launch Video

Kerala increases the loan limit for women from $30,475.3 to $60,950.5 at 5% interest under the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation’s “We Mission Kerala” initiative. Source: India Today; In detail: Launch video