Big News: Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu top large states category of the latest Food Safety Index. Tamil Nadu releases its Export Promotion Policy; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Tamil Nadu releases its Export Promotion Policy. The state aims to increase its exports to $100 billion by 2030. Source: Free Press Journal; In detail: Press release

Tripura releases a draft of its Tripura Agarwood Policy, 2021. The policy offers a range of incentives to agar farmers, including discounts on agarwood saplings, concessional loans, and capital investment assistance. Source: New Kerala; In detail: Agar Policy

Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations

Nothing critical to report this week

Infrastructure & Governance

Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu top large states category of the Food Safety Index, 2020-21. The index is released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority and ranks states on food safety parameters. Source: The Hindu Business Line; In detail: Press release

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

Health

Nothing critical to report this week

Business Negative Reforms

Nothing critical to report this week

Any Other

Center – State Relations

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade launches a national single-window system for investors and businesses. The portal aims to integrate the existing clearance systems of the center and states. Source: Business Standard; In detail: Press release