States Weekly Newsletter: May 27, 2026

States Weekly Newsletter

May 27, 2026

Big News: Odisha approves amendments to the Odisha Thermal Power Policy, 2008; Haryana approves the Haryana Information Technology/Information Technology Enabled Services, AI and Emerging Technologies Policy 2026 and Haryana Global Capability Centers Policy 2026; Haryana approves the Haryana Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Manufacturing Policy 2026; Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy 2026; Assam approves the implementation of the Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026; and more.

Health 

Nothing critical to report this week.

Climate Change and Energy

Andhra Pradesh issues APERC (Procurement, Investment and Cost Control) Regulations, 2026. The regulations, issued by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) aim to create a uniform procurement system for transmission and distribution utilities while safeguarding consumer interests from unnecessary tariff burdens.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail: Draft regulation

Gujarat releases draft GERC (Grid-Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2026. The regulations issued by the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) introduce a new regulatory framework to accelerate the adoption of distributed renewable energy systems across Gujarat.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail: Draft GERC (Grid-Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2026

Haryana approves rules for grant of aggregator licenses. Under the new rules, all vehicles inducted into the fleet of aggregators, delivery service providers, and e-commerce entities in National Capital Region areas will mandatorily be Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Battery Operated Vehicles (BOV) or based on any other cleaner fuel.

Source: Economic Times

In detail: Press release

Tripura announces plans to provide solar panels to consumers using less than 50 units of electricity for $10.5 (INR 1000). Around 150,000 families have been identified as eligible.

Source: Economic Times

Odisha approves amendments to the Odisha Thermal Power Policy, 2008. The amendments reduce mandatory power allocation by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to the state government from 12-14 percent to 5 percent.

Source: APAC network

Sikkim implements an odd-even vehicle restriction norm. The policy is effective from May 18, 2026, and aims to save fuel usage.

Source: Economic Times

Finance

Nothing critical to report this week.

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations  

Haryana approves the Haryana Electronics System Design and Manufacturing Policy 2026. Haryana is developing a 500-acre manufacturing cluster in Gurugram and aims to attract investments in semiconductors, electronic components, and electronics production.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Press release

Haryana approves the Haryana Information Technology/Information Technology Enabled Services, AI and Emerging Technologies Policy 2026 and Haryana Global Capability Centers Policy 2026. Under the policy, Haryana plans to establish a Global Artificial Intelligence Center in Gurugram and an advanced computing facility in Panchkula.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Press release

Haryana approves the Haryana Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Manufacturing Policy 2026. The policy aims to attract $1.04 billion (INR 10,000 crore) in investments and employment generation for 20,000 people.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Press release

Haryana approves the Haryana Data Center Policy 2026. The policy aims to boost digital infrastructure and cloud computing capacity, and investors are to be offered floor-area ratio relaxations up to 500 percent and dual-grid electricity supply.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Press release

Haryana approves the Haryana Agri Business and Agro Processing Policy 2026. The policy aims to attract $522.47 million (INR 5,000 crore) in investment and generate nearly 30,000 jobs through food processing units, cold chains, food-parks, and packaging infrastructure.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Press release

Rajasthan approves the Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy 2026. The policy focuses on building a competitive industrial ecosystem for “future-oriented sectors” such as semiconductors, data centers, Global Capability Centers, and defense manufacturing.

Source: Good returns

In detail: Press release

Telangana issues the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP). Under HILTP, detailed implementation guidelines exist for the relocation of polluting industries located in industrial parks and standalone units within Hyderabad’s Core Urban Region (CURE).

Source: New Indian Express

Assam approves the implementation of the Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026. ASDP, 2026. The policy establishes the Center for Data Management (CDM) to maintain a repository for Analytics and AI, and mandates systematic data sharing across all departments.

Source: Economic Times

Land Acquisition and Labor Regulations  

Karnataka announces an increase in minimum wages. The new wages range from $201.67 (INR 19,300) for an unskilled worker in Zone 3 to $324.97 (INR 31,100) for a highly skilled worker in Zone 1. The average increase in minimum wages is about 60 percent from the current wages.

Source: The Hindu

In detail: Minimum Wages rates for the Year 2026-27

Telangana announces an increase in minimum wages. The new wages range between $167.2 (INR 16,000) and $209 (INR 20,000) per month. Telangana classifies workers into four categories, including unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled, and divides the state into three zones for wage determination.

Source: Telangana Today

Infrastructure and Governance

Haryana approves a One-Time Settlement Scheme for the recovery of outstanding dues under pre-Good and Services Tax (GST) laws. The scheme aims to reduce pending litigation and expedite the recovery of outstanding dues. The scheme commences on June 1, 2026, and will remain in force for 120 days.

Source: Hindustan Times

In detail: Press release

Telangana approves the implementation of the mid-day meal scheme in all junior colleges. Along with government schools, junior college students will be provided with breakfast and milk.

Source: New Indian Express

Telangana approves a Life Sciences Policy 2026-30. The policy offers a slew of incentives to Research and Development (R&D) units, while also aiming to attract investment and increase jobs.

Source: Hindu Business Line

Uttar Pradesh announces a 2 percent hike in Dearness Allowances. The new rate is effective from January 1, 2026.

Source: Mint

In detail: Government order

Mizoram approves new guidelines for the Inner Line Pass (ILP). The guidelines aim to tighten the regulation and monitoring of non-residents entering the state. The ILP system, mandated under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act of 1873, requires non-tribal citizens to obtain permission before entering Mizoram.

Source: North East Today

Mizoram approves the Mizoram Startup Policy, 2026. The policy aims to encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and employment generation.

Source: North East Today

Odisha approves the Odisha Marine Fishing (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2026 (OMFRA, 2026). The Act will replace the existing Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1982 and aims to create a modern and inclusive legal framework for the state’s marine fisheries sector.

Source: APAC network

Odisha approves new rules for obtaining petrol pump licenses. Now retail sale licenses will no longer be mandatory for petrol pumps. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the District Collector will be sufficient.

Source: APAC network

Tripura announces a 5 percent increase in Dearness Allowance for state government employees and pensioners. The hike increases the salary component part in basic pay to 41 percent and is effective from April 1, 2026.

Source: Mint

In detail: Notification

Water and Sanitation

Delhi approves a revised infrastructure charge policy aimed at reducing water and sewer-related charges for residential, institutional, and commercial properties. Under the revised policy, institutions and religious places registered under Section 12AB of the Income Tax Act will receive an additional 50 percent concession on water and sewer infrastructure charges.

Source: India Today

Center – State Relations   

Nothing critical to report this week.

Any Other

West Bengal announces free travel for women in all state-run buses across the state. The policy will be effective from June 1, 2026.

Source: NDTV

In detail: Notification