Climate Change

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Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission proposes changes to the draft Kerala Electricity Supply (Fifth Amendment) Code, 2024

Haryana releases the State Action Plan to tackle air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. The plan focuses on transitioning the state’s bus fleet to cleaner alternatives, including electric, CNG, and BS-VI diesel buses.


Source: The Hindu Go to
In Detail: Kerala Electricity Supply (Fifth Amendment) Code, 2024 Draft Go to

Tamil Nadu launches its fourth climate change mitigation mission called “Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy” (TN-SHORE)

Tamil Nadu launches its fourth climate change mitigation mission called “Tamil Nadu Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy” (TN-SHORE). Under the mission, the stat, alongside the World Bank will invest $202 million over the next five years to arrest sea erosion, reduce marine pollution, and conserve marine biodiversity.


Source: New Indian Express Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to

Delhi extends its current electric vehicle (EV) policy for an additional three months

Delhi extends its current electric vehicle (EV) policy for an additional three months, beyond its original expiry date of December 31 to promote sustainable development, and curb air pollution in the state.


Source: Millennium post Go to

Maharashtra passes the Maharashtra Electricity Duty (Amendment) Act, 2023

Maharashtra passes the Maharashtra Electricity Duty (Amendment) Act, 2023 waiving the electricity duty on the power consumed by Metro operations in the state.


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Maharashtra Electricity Duty (Amendment) Act, 2023 Go to
Energy

Energy

India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.

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Union Government announces the launch of the “Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana”

Union Government announces the launch of the “Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana” with the aim to install rooftop solar systems in 10 million households across the nation.


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) introduces regulations governing peer-to-peer (P2P) solar energy transactions through a blockchain-based platform

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) introduces regulations governing peer-to-peer (P2P) solar energy transactions through a blockchain-based platform. This move is aimed at developing decentralized energy trading, enhancing efficiency, and promoting the use of innovative technology.


Source: Solar Quarter Go to
In Detail: Draft KERC (Implementation of Peer to Peer Solar Energy Transaction through block-chain based platform) Regulations, 2024 Go to

Sikkim launches the “Sikkim Aama Sahayog Yojana”

Sikkim launches the “Sikkim Aama Sahayog Yojana,” aimed at providing free LPG cylinders to the women in the state. Under the scheme, eligible Sikkimese women will receive four free LPG cylinders.


Source: India Today Go to

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) increases tariff by $0.003 to $0.0078 per unit

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) increases tariff by $0.003 to $0.0078 per unit through a “fuel adjustment charge” (FAC). 28 million residential consumers will end up paying up to $3.60 more a month starting from January.


Source: Hindustan Times Go to

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Finance

Finance

Finance

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Jammu and Kashmir notifies the “Kar Samadhan-2024”

Jammu and Kashmir notifies the “Kar Samadhan-2024” scheme for the settlement of tax arrears pertaining to pre-GST regime. This scheme will remain open for receipt of applications from the date of its issuance till June 30, 2024.


Source: Greater Kashmir Go to
In Detail: Kar Samadhan-2024 Go to

Haryana launches the One Time Settlement-2023 (OTS) scheme

Haryana launches the One Time Settlement-2023 (OTS) scheme, to settle pending tax payments pertaining to pre-GST regime. This scheme will be operational from January 1 to March 30.


Source: Hindustan Times Go to
In Detail: Gazette notification Go to

West Bengal announces a 100 percent waiver of penalty on tax dues for all types of registered vehicles

West Bengal announces a 100 percent waiver of penalty on tax dues for all types of registered vehicles in the state in a two-month window till February 29 with the objective of encouraging owners of both private and commercial vehicles to pay the due taxes.


Source: Mint Go to
Health

Health

While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.

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Himachal Pradesh increases the re-employment age for specialist doctors

Himachal Pradesh increases the re-employment age for specialist doctors from 65 to 68 in medical colleges to alleviate the shortage of doctors in the state.


Source: The News Himachal Go to
In Detail: Gazette Notification Go to

Odisha launches the third phase of the state’s flagship “Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana”

Odisha launches the third phase of the state’s flagship “Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana” (BSKY) health scheme. With the third phase of the expansion, the scheme is estimated to cover over 11 million families, covering 90 percent of the state’s population.


Source: Deccan Herald Go to
In Detail: Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana Guidelines Go to

Himachal Pradesh increases the re-employment age for specialist doctors from 65 to 68 in medical colleges

Himachal Pradesh increases the re-employment age for specialist doctors from 65 to 68 in medical colleges to alleviate the shortage of doctors in the state.


Source: The News Himachal Go to
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

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Odisha approves the Odisha Biotechnology Policy 2024

Odisha approves the Odisha Biotechnology Policy 2024. The policy is aimed at promoting higher education, research and infrastructural development in the sector to promote innovation and attract investments.


Source: Orissa Diary Go to

Odisha approves the Odisha Procurement Preference Policy for Micro and Small Manufacturing Enterprises 2024

Odisha approves the Odisha Procurement Preference Policy for Micro and Small Manufacturing Enterprises 2024 to promote small and micro manufacturing enterprises in the state. As per the policy, goods manufactured by MSMEs and start-ups with a turnover under $6 million will get preference in procurement by government agencies.


Source: Times of India Go to
In Detail: Odisha Procurement Preference Policy for Micro and Small Manufacturing Enterprises 2024 Go to

Jammu and Kashmir amends the Jammu and Kashmir Private Industrial Estate Development Policy, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir amends the Jammu and Kashmir Private Industrial Estate Development Policy, 2021 to provide benefits to private enterprises setting up new industrial clusters. As per the revised policy, private developers and upcoming industrial clusters will get benefits such as up to 100% reimbursement of stamp duty on land purchases, change of land use charges, and registration charges.


Source: Telegraph Go to
In Detail: Press Release Go to

Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy 2024

Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Policy 2024 aiming to attract investments in the sector. As per the policy, the state will set up a fund with a corpus of ₹ 80,000 crore to provide subsidies for investing companies. The policy includes several incentives such as a 75% subsidy on land up to 200 acres, and rebates on patenting costs, among others.


Source: Economic Times Go to
In Detail: Cabinet Decision (in Hindi) Go to
Infrastructure and Governance

Infrastructure and Governance

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Chhattisgarh approves the Chhattisgarh Excise Policy 2024-25

Chhattisgarh approves the Chhattisgarh Excise Policy 2024-25. As per the new policy, the government has prohibited opening any new liquor shops in the state.


Source: Hitavada Go to
In Detail: Cabinet decisions Go to

Tamil Nadu approves the Tamil Nadu State New Policy for Women 2021

Tamil Nadu approves the Tamil Nadu State New Policy for Women 2021. The policy is aimed at the holistic development of women, by empowering them through education, economic independence and power sharing.


Source: The Hindu Go to
In Detail: Tamil Nadu State New Policy for Women 2021 Draft Go to

Madhya Pradesh approves the merger of the Medical Education Department and the Public Health Department

Madhya Pradesh approves the merger of the Medical Education Department and the Public Health Department. The merged department will be called the Public Health and Medical Education department.


Source: News 18 Go to
In Detail: Cabinet decisions Go to

Karnataka issues a notification to bring 11,300 government employees to a defined pension scheme

Karnataka issues a notification to bring 11,300 government employees to a defined pension scheme (old pension scheme) from the existing new pension scheme.


Source: The Hindu Go to
In Detail: Notification (in Kannada) Go to
Land & Labor Laws

Land & Labor Laws

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Odisha reduces the fee for conversion of leasehold land of Odisha State Housing Board from 10 percent to 3 percent

Odisha reduces the fee for conversion of leasehold land of Odisha State Housing Board or any development authority to freehold from the existing 10 percent to 3 percent.


Source: New Indian Express Go to

Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign a $130 million loan agreement to boost agricultural productivity

Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign a $130 million loan agreement to boost agricultural productivity and horticulture agribusinesses in Himachal Pradesh.


Source: Mint Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to
Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

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Goa approves the new Dump Handling Policy 2023

Goa approves the new Dump Handling Policy 2023, aiming to regulate the iron ore dump handling in the state. The policy aims to provide for better handling of dumped iron ore in non-lease sites to ensure that the impact on the ecosystem is reduced.


Source: Herald Goa Go to
In Detail: Gazette Notification Go to

Haryana launches the biennial Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (2023-25)

Haryana launches the biennial Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (2023-25) which aims to promote water conservation in the state over the next two years. The plan is aimed at addressing water depletion, and water logging.


Source: Hindustan Times Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to, Project launch Go to

Rajasthan issues a gazette notification allowing the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED)

Rajasthan issues a gazette notification allowing the Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED) to supply piped drinking water to multi-storeyed buildings in the urban areas in the state. The notification came in effect from April 24, 2023.


Source: Times of India Go to

Kerala adopts a Water Budget with an aim to resolve the water scarcity

Kerala adopts a Water Budget with an aim to resolve the water scarcity in the state. The first phase of the project will cover 94 grama panchayats in 15 block panchayats.


Source: Onmanorama Go to
In Detail: Press release (In Malayalam) Go to
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