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Big News: Rajasthan implements the Rajasthan Rural Family Livelihood Loan Scheme; Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022; Meghalaya announces the state’s draft ‘State Mental Health and Social Care Policy’; Nagaland launches the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS); and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Madhya Pradesh decides that loans ranging from $1,215 to $60,780 will be given to youth who want to start their business or their small industry.

Source: ANI; In detail: Press Release

Rajasthan implements the Rajasthan Rural Family Livelihood Loan Scheme under which 100,000 families in rural areas will be offered interest-free loans for non-agricultural works.

Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Press release

Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022 to establish the state as a global-level garment manufacturing center and promote sustainable development in the textile industry.

Source: KNN India; In detail: Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022

Uttar Pradesh sets up a natural farming board to promote cow-based organic farming.

Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Cabinet decisions (Press conference video)

Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations

Nothing Critical to Report this week

Infrastructure & Governance

Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Gujarat are among the 15 states and UTs categorised as achievers in the logistics index chart 2022. The index is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth.

Source: Economic Times; In detail: Press release

Union Cabinet approves a new scheme, Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), that will provide 100% central funding for the creation of infrastructure, support of industries, and social development projects.

Source: The Statesman; In detail: Press Release; Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) Guidelines

Delhi launches an app called ‘Delhi e-monitoring’ to keep track of all ongoing and upcoming projects across departments.

Source: Indian Express; In detail: Delhi E-monitoring App

The Union Cabinet approves the development of a multi-purpose cargo berth and container terminal in Deendayal Port-Kandla at Tuna Tekra in Gujarat. This decision will benefit many states that do not have access to the coastline.

Source: Organiser; In detail: Press release; Press release

Haryana and Sikkim top in economic justice, political justice, and social justice indicators per the objectives of the constitution according to the Public Affairs Index 2022 (PAI 2022).

Source: Punjab News Express; In Detail: Public Affairs Index 2022 (PAI 2022)

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways approves the construction of a cable-stayed-cum-suspension bridge across the river Krishna between Andhra Pradesh and south Telangana. The bridge, first of its kind in India and second in the world, will cost $1.3 million and take 30 months to build.

Source: Deccan Herald; In detail: Minister of Road Transport & Highways Twitter

Odisha abolishes contractual hirings for state government posts and announces that all 57,000 contract employees will be regularised.

Source: Economic Times; In detail: Government Notification; Odisha IPR Twitter

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

Uttar Pradesh announces the Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 to promote faster adoption of clean mobility solutions and create a conducive ecosystem for EVs.

Source: Economic Times; In Detail: Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy, 2022

Maharashtra approves a revised policy for use of land to set up high tension transmission lines. The revised compensation policy will be applicable for laying 66 kV and above high tension transmission lines.

Source: Free Press Journal; In Detail: Press Release (Marathi)

Health

Rajasthan approves $4.24 million for the development of highly modern gyms and fitness centers at all divisional headquarter cities and towns. Open gyms will be set up at each district headquarter city to encourage exercise.

Source: Mint; In detail: Press release

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launches the Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative. The initiative will provide round the clock remote consultations to persons experiencing mental health breakdowns.

Source: Economic Times; In detail: Press Release

Meghalaya announces the state’s draft ‘State Mental Health and Social Care Policy’ that aims to promote overall mental health and well-being and facilitate care pathways for health concerns.

Source: Northeast Now; In Detail: Draft Meghalaya State Mental Health Policy; Press Release

Nagaland launches the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), a free and cashless treatment for healthcare services that aims to provide better access to healthcare.

Source: The Print; In Detail: CM’s Tweet; Press release

Center – State Relations

Nothing critical to report this week

Any Other

Nothing critical to report this week

Update Section

The Goa government notifies Goa Industrial Growth and Investment Promotion Policy 2022 which aims to strengthen the single window system and improve ease of doing business.

Source: The Print; The Goan; In detail: Minister’s Tweet; Goa Industrial Growth and Investment Promotion Policy, 2022

Uttar Pradesh approves its draft Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2022 to give relief to small taxpayers (using settlement scheme) who fail to file tax returns. The amendment provides for extending the period of cancellation of registration up to three months after the end of respective financial year.

Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: UP Govt Press Tweet (Cabinet decisions); Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2022