Big News: Ministry of Coal constitutes task force to prepare road map for coal based hydrogen production; Arunachal Pradesh launches schemes to boost agriculture and horticulture; Odisha amends its 65 year old urban development act; and more.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations

Arunachal Pradesh launches two credit-linked subsidy schemes that aim to boost the agriculture and horticulture sectors within the state. Source: Jagran Josh; In detail: Chief Minister Tweet

Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations

Nothing critical to report this week

Infrastructure & Governance

Tamil Nadu approves a bill that allows cancelling the registration of forged property documents. Source: Economic Times

Odisha amends its 65 year old urban development act. Amendments to the act propose transferable development rights, single window disposal system, online building plan approval, and provisions to demolish unauthorized construction. Source: The Hindu; In detail: The Bill; Chief Minister’s Tweet

Climate Change

Nothing critical to report this week

Oil & Gas

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Water & Sanitation

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Power & Renewable Energy

Nothing critical to report this week

Health

Maharashtra cabinet approves a scheme for setting up of new medical colleges and super speciality hospitals in the state based on the public private partnership model. The scheme will be supported by the International Finance Corporation. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Cabinet decisions (Marathi)

Business Negative Reforms

Nothing critical to report this week

Any Other

Nothing critical to report this week

Center – State Relations

The Ministry of Coal constitutes a task force to prepare a road map for coal based hydrogen production. Source: Economic Times; In detail: Press Release