Big News:

Punjab approves the Punjab Excise Policy 2023, and the Punjab State Minor Mineral Policy 2023; Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand present their State Budgets 2023-24; Ministry of Finance announces annual budget allocation for Jammu and Kashmir; Tamil Nadu releases the Tamil Nadu Organic Farming Policy 2023; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Punjab approves the Punjab Excise Policy 2023-24 with a target to collect $1.18 billion in revenue. The policy has increased the cost of licensing which will lead to an increase in the price of liquor in the state.

Source: The Tribune; In detail: Twitter

Punjab approves the Punjab State Minor Mineral Policy-2023 to ensure the provision of sand and gravel at affordable rates.

Source: Business Standard; In detail: Punjab State Mineral Policy 2023

Tamil Nadu releases the Tamil Nadu Ethanol Blending Policy 2023, with the objective to improve farmer income, revive the sugar industry and attract investments worth $605.8 billion to increase the molasses/grain-based Ethanol production capacity.

Source: Economic Times; In detail: Press release (In Tamil)

Kerala approves recommendations of a committee to monetise the Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) project. The project is aimed at providing affordable internet connection in the state.

Source: New Indian Express

Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations

Nothing critical to report this week.

Infrastructure & Governance

Andhra Pradesh presents the State Budget 2023-24 with an outlay of $33.8 billion. The budget is focused on healthcare and education.

Source: Times of India; In detail: Budget 2023-24

Assam presents the State Budget 2023-24 with an outlay of ~$14.5 billion. The budget is focused on promoting micro-entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for the youth.

Source: Economic Times; In detail: Budget 2023-24 (In Assamese)

Himachal Pradesh presents the State Budget 2023-24 with an outlay of $6.47 billion. The budget is focused on clean energy promotion, and women empowerment.

Source: CNBC; In detail: Budget 2023-24

Uttarakhand presents the State Budget 2023-24 with an outlay of $9.37 billion. The budget is focused on education, youth welfare and health infrastructure development.

Source: The Hindu; In detail: Budget 2023-24

Haryana alters the E-tendering Policy to allow village heads to approve development projects up to $6,058 up from the existing limit of $2,423 directly.

Source: Outlook; In detail: Press release

Rajasthan announces the creation of 19 new districts and 3 divisional headquarters to increase the access to public services for the citizens.

Source: NDTV; In detail: Press release

Climate Change

Tamil Nadu releases the Tamil Nadu Organic Farming Policy 2023, aimed at conserving soil health, agroecology, and biodiversity in addition to providing safe, healthier, and environment-friendly food.

Source: New Indian Express; In detail: Tamil Nadu Organic Farming Policy 2023

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

Nothing critical to report this week.

Center – State Relations

Ministry of Textiles notifies the PM MITRA Scheme under which mega textile parks will be established in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The textile parks are aimed at boosting end-to-end garment manufacturing in the country.

Source: News 18; In detail: Gazette notification

Ministry of Jal Shakti allocates $242.3 million to Tripura under the Jal Jeevan Mission to increase the access to safe water in the state.

Source: Business Standard; In detail: CM’s Twitter

Ministry of Finance announces an allocation of $14.3 billion to Jammu and Kashmir for the Budget 2023-24. The budget is focused on increasing access to housing and providing safe water in rural areas.

Source: India TV; In detail: Budget 2023-24

Any Other

Haryana launches the Dayalu Yojana with an aim to provide financial assistance in the event of the death of a person. The financial assistance will vary depending on the age of the beneficiary.

Source: Times of India; In detail: Press release

Uttarakhand government approves the Tourism Policy 2023. The policy is aimed at increasing tourism related investments in the state.

Source: Times of India; In detail: Assembly Session Video