Analysis
States Update: October 21, 2020
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Big News: Center sets up district development councils in Jammu & Kashmir; Haryana approves water conservation authority; Telangana eases modalities for non-agriculture land registration; Goa approves a new tourism policy; Punjab allows 33 percent reservation for women in government jobs; and more.
Industrial Policy & Business Regulations
Goa government approves its new Goa Tourism Policy, 2020. The policy aims to strengthen tourism assets, expand employment opportunities, and develop infrastructure in Goa’s beach belts. Source: Indian Express
Kerala government launches an online portal for speedy and transparent delivery of concessions, including interest subsidies, for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Source: Business Standard; In detail: Portal
Punjab government approves 33 percent reservation for women for direct recruitment to posts in government jobs. Source: Print; In detail: Press Release
Land Acquisition & Labor Reforms
Gujarat government allows real estate developers to purchase agricultural land under section 63AAA of the Gujarat Tenancy Act. The section allows purchase of agricultural land for bona fide industrial purposes. Source: Times of India; In detail: Chief Minister’s Tweet
Telangana launches online facility for enlistment of non-agricultural properties. Property owners can self-register free of cost through the portal. Source: The Hindu; In detail: Portal
Infrastructure
Delhi exempts all electric, battery-operated vehicles from registration fee in the national capital. Source: India.com; In detail: Transport Minister’s Tweet
The central government amends Jammu and Kashmir’s Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, to establish 14 district development councils (DDCs) in the union territory. DDCs will have jurisdiction over the entire district except areas with municipal jurisdiction. Source: Print; In detail: Notification
Power & Renewable Energy
Nothing critical to report this week
Oil & Gas
Nothing critical to report this week
Water & Sanitation
Haryana approves its Haryana Water Resources Conservation, Management and Regulation Authority Bill, 2020. The bill aims to establish an authority for conservation, management and regulation of water resources in the state. Source: Indian Express; In detail: Bill
Health
Nothing critical to report this week
Business Negative Reforms
Nothing critical to report this week
Any Other
Nothing critical to report this week
Center – State relations
Center permits 20 states to raise additional $9.3 billion through open market borrowings to bridge the revenue shortfall caused by the pandemic. Source: Times of India; In detail: Press Release