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States Weekly Newsletter

May 13, 2026

Big News: Odisha issues the Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026; Goa declares over 8.2 million square meters of land as No Development Zone (NDZ); Chhattisgarh announces a 50 percent rebate on registration fees for properties registered in the name of women; Odisha fixes a seven-day timeline for disposal of house construction plan applications submitted through the SUJOG app; and more.

Health 

Jharkhand bans the manufacture, storage, sale, and distribution of tobacco and chewing tobacco. The ban, which comes into effect immediately, will remain in force for a period of one year.

Source: The Avenue Mail

Climate Change and Energy

Karnataka issues an order setting the generic ceiling tariff for wind power projects for FY 2026-27 to 2028-29. The order, issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), fixes the ceiling tariff at $0.03 (INR 2.5) per unit.

Source: Wind Insider

In detail: Order

Rajasthan issues a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the first-time charging of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) under the Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy - 2024. The SOP, issued by the ‘Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam’ (RRVPNL) (Rajasthan State Electricity Transmission Corporation) is effective from April 22, 2026.

Source: Mercom

In detail: SOP

Gujarat approves a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the implementation of the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy - 2025 (GIREP - 2025). The framework has been introduced to simplify procedures for renewable energy developers and investors.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail: SoP for implementation of the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy–2025

Odisha issues the Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026. The policy aims to accelerate the development and expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) networks. The policy aims to promote natural gas as an environment-friendly fuel for domestic, commercial, industrial and transport sectors.

Source: Economic Times

In detail: Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026

Haryana introduces an additional surcharge for open access consumers. The order issued by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) introduces a surcharge of $0.016 (INR 1.37) per unit for the second half of the financial year 2025–26, increasing the cost for consumers who procure power from private suppliers instead of state-run utilities.

Source: Solar Quarter

Uttar Pradesh scraps the mandatory use of prepaid smart meters for electricity consumers, reverting to a postpaid billing system. All power connections will now operate in postpaid mode, allowing consumers to pay their bills after usage, as per the earlier system.

Source: India Today

Chhattisgarh publishes its CSERC Load Management Procedures. The procedure, published by the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) reorganizes the power system into three main groups to manage load shedding more effectively.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail: CSERC order

Odisha issues draft Terms and Conditions for Determination of Transmission Tariff Regulations, 2026. The draft regulations, issued by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC), establish the framework for determining transmission tariffs for intrastate transmission systems.

Source: Mercom

In detail: OERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Transmission Tariff) Regulations, 2026

Jharkhand release draft JSERC (State Grid Code) Regulations, 2026. The regulations, issued by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) propose a comprehensive operational framework for planning, operation, scheduling, protection, and commercial management of the state electricity grid. The draft regulations introduce dedicated provisions for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), establish a formal cyber security framework for grid entities, and align state-level scheduling procedures with national grid standards.

Source: Power Peak Digest

In detail: JSERC (State Grid Code) Regulations, 2026, Draft

Finance

Nothing critical to report this week.

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations  

Delhi cancels periodic license renewal for manufacturers, dealers and repairers under the ‘Weights and Measures’ Rules and replaces it with a self-declaration-based approval system. The rules operate under the Delhi Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 which ensure that all units of weight and measure used in trade comply with the metric system.

Source: ET Legal World

Land Acquisition and Labor Regulations  

Maharashtra issues a Government Resolution (GR) regarding registration of railway lands. All railways owned land will be listed as “Government of India, Railways” in village maps and revenue records across Maharashtra.

Source: Deccan Herald

In detail: Order

Infrastructure and Governance

Manipur announces the e-Seba Manipur portal. The portal will serve as an exclusive platform for accessing a range of notified public services. Manipuri residents will be required to submit applications for several key services only through the e-Seba Manipur portal with effect from May 11, 2026.

Source: Imphal Times

In detail: Portal

Goa declares over 8.2 million square meters of land as No Development Zone (NDZ). The order is as part of efforts to protect eco-sensitive zones and prevent unplanned construction on hills. The decision encompasses areas including Majorda and Gonsua and specifically targets hill slopes and mound areas where construction activities have raised ecological concerns.

Source: The Statesman

Chhattisgarh announces a 50 percent rebate on registration fees for properties registered in the name of women. The decision intends to encourage families to register immovable property in the name of women, thereby strengthening their economic security and social standing

Source: Times of India

In detail: Press Release

Jammu and Kashmir orders mandatory implementation of a fully paperless registration system in all Sub-Registrar Offices across the Union Territory with effect from May 11, 2026. The decision aims to modernize and digitize the registration process in order to enhance efficiency, transparency and ease of access for the public.

Source: Lokmat Times

Odisha announces ‘A Roof for all’ initiative. The initiative aims at providing housing coverage to 80 percent of the urban population by 2036. The initiative will follow a structured three-tier approach catering to economically weaker sections, low-income groups and a dedicated rental housing model designed especially for migrant and floating populations.

Source: New Indian Express

Odisha fixes a seven-day timeline for disposal of house construction plan applications submitted through the Sustainable Urban Services in a Jiffy (SUJOG) app. Officials failing to clear files within the stipulated period will face a penalty of $2.6 (INR 250) per day.

Source: Deccan Chronicle

Punjab launches the ‘Meri Rasoi Yojana’ (My Kitchen Scheme). The scheme aims to distribute free nutritional food kits to nearly 4 million poor and economically weaker families across the state.

Source: Ten News

Water and Sanitation

Nothing critical to report this week.

Center – State Relations   

Nothing critical to report this week.

Any Other

Delhi approves a salary hike for vocational teachers and teachers working under the ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’ (Comprehensive Education Program).

Source: Entrepreneur India

In detail: Press Release