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Health

Jharkhand approves a revamped health insurance policy for state employees and pensioners. The revised health insurance policy will provide financial coverage of up to $5,800 annually for common illnesses and $11,600 for critical illnesses. Source: The Statesman; In detail: Cabinet Decisions (in Hindi)

Climate Change & Energy

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission issues the draft Terms & Conditions for Green Energy Open Access (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025. The draft amends the. 2024 regulations governing green energy open access and aligns it with the Electricity Act, 2003. The amendment also sets the banking charge at $0.017 per unit. Source: Solar Quarter; In detail: Terms & Conditions for Green Energy Open Access (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025

Haryana approves the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD) 2024-30. Supported by the World Bank, HCAPSD has an outlay of $423 million and aims at improving air quality and reducing emissions across the Indo-Gangetic plain. Source: Hindustan Times; In detail: Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD) 2024-30

Haryana notifies the Vehicle Scrappage and Recycling Facility Incentive Policy, 2024 for the proper disposal and recycling of old vehicles aligned with the National Green Tribunals’ passing limit period of 10 years for old diesel vehicles and 15 years for petrol vehicles in the National Capital Region (NCR). The policy aims to promote environmental sustainability through reduction of pollution. Source: SakshiPost; In detail: Haryana Vehicle Scrappage and Recycling Facility Incentive Policy 2024

Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) proposes the draft Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2025 aimed at refining the operational and commercial framework for energy transactions and ensuring grid discipline and security. Source: Solar Quarter; In detail: Draft HERC Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters Regulations, 2025

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) issues the draft Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2025 outlining the proposed framework for open access to the electricity transmission and distribution systems in the state. Source: Energetica; In detail: Draft KERC (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2025

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) approves a power sale agreement between the Kerala State Electricity Board and the Solar Energy Corporation of India for procuring 500 MW of solar power. The agreement aims to secure renewable energy with a dedicated supply of 250 MW for peak hours under the inter-state transmission system Tranche XV program. Source: Mercom

Finance

Nothing critical to report this week.

Industrial Policy & Business Regulations 

Goa releases the Guidelines for Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024 to enhance the ease of doing business (EoDB) in the state. Key reforms include mandatory use of permanent account number as a unique business identifier, integration of the “Know Your Approvals” module with the National Single Window System, and a compliance dashboard for reminders on renewals and filings. Priority sectors such as medical devices, IT, and e-commerce will receive focused support with streamlined approvals. These measures aim to improve transparency, accountability, and the overall business ecosystem in Goa. Source: Digital Goa; In detail: Guidelines for Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP), 2024 – Goa

Tripura launches the Tripura Startup Policy 2024. The policy introduces innovative measures and fiscal incentives to empower startups, including tri-seed funding, venture capital fund and infrastructure development. Source: Tripura Info; In detail: Tripura Startup Policy 2024

Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations 

Nothing critical to report this week.

Infrastructure & Governance

Uttarakhand implements the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The state has launched a UCC portal and issued a notification for the same. Source: Times of India; In detail: Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024

Haryana approves amendments to the Haryana Disabled Pension Rules, 2016. As per the amendment 10 additional categories of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Haryana will now be eligible for pension benefits. Source: Times of India

Uttar Pradesh approves the Aerospace and Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy 2024 aiming to position the state as a leading aerospace and defence hub, accelerating indigenous capabilities, fostering innovation, and promoting global collaboration to enhance national security and economic prosperity. The policy aims to employ 100,000 people, and invest $5.7 billion. Source: Business Standard

Uttar Pradesh approves the new Uttar Pradesh FDI Policy 2025 to boost foreign industries in the state and propel industrial and economic growth. The policy will offer up to 80 percent subsidy on land to the foreign firms investing in the state. Source: Free Press Journal

Odisha approves the “Viksit Gaon, Viksit Odisha” (Developed Villages, Developed Odisha) program with an outlay of $580 million over five years, and the objective of comprehensive rural development. Source: ETV Bharat; In detail: Budget 2024-25

Water & Sanitation

Meghalaya partners with the Brahmaputra Board to develop a comprehensive River Master Plan aimed at formulating a comprehensive water resource management policy for ten river sub-basins. The plan is focused on addressing critical challenges such as water scarcity, flooding, and soil erosion. Source: India Today

Center – State Relations

NITI Aayog releases the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) which evaluates states on expenditure quality, revenue mobilization, fiscal prudence, debt index and debt sustainability. Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and Jharkhand emerge as the top performers in maintaining fiscal discipline in the parameters. In contrast, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Punjab are the worst-performing states, failing to make any improvement over the past years. Source: News18; In detail: Fiscal Health Index Report 2025

Assam and the National Health Mission (NHM) sign a Memorandum of Understanding to upgrade 354 tea garden hospitals in the state into “Ayushman Arogya Mandirs”. This initiative aims to deliver quality healthcare to tea garden workers and their families, addressing long-standing health challenges in these regions. Source: Swarajya

Any Other

Himachal Pradesh approves a pilot study on cannabis cultivation to evaluate and recommend the future roadmap for the product’s industrial and medicinal use. Source: NDTV; In detail: Cabinet decisions