Analysis
States Update: September 7, 2021
Posted on
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
Nothing critical to report this week
Water & Sanitation
Nothing critical to report this week
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