States Weekly: January 21, 2026

Newsletter by Aryan D'Rozario

Published January 21, 2026

Big News: Himachal Pradesh issues Determination ofGeneric Levelized Tariffs for Solar PV Projects for Financial Year 2026-27; Madhya Pradesh launches the Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy-2026; Bihar launches a Single-Window System in the Industry Department; Tamil Nadu releases the Tamil Nadu Circular Economy Investment Policy, 2026; Goa passes the Goa Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and more.

Health

Maharashtra launches special menopause clinics across Pune. The state plans to set up clinics every Wednesday across Maharashtra dedicated to menopause related symptoms.

Source: Indian Express

Climate Change and Energy

Delhi approves a Carbon Credit Monetization Framework. The framework aims to convert the city's green projects into revenue-generating assets to aid in controlling pollution levels and encouraging sustainability.

Source: Mercom

Haryana offers subsidized electricity to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). The new subsidized rate is $0.022 (INR 2). Currently, industrial units in Haryana pay about $0.076 (INR 6.95) per unit at standard industrial voltage levels.

Source: Times of India

Himachal Pradesh issues Determination ofGeneric Levelized Tariffs for Solar PV Projects for Financial Year 2026-27. The tariffs, issued by the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC), aim to promote the use of renewable energy. Under the new order, solar projects are classified based on their size and location, which determines the tariff they can be charged for the electricity they generate.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail: HPERC order

Finance

Nothing critical to report this week.

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

Andhra Pradesh launches the Andhra Pradesh Cluster Development Program (APCDP). Under the new program, the state will set up 45 "Common Facility Centers" across existing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) clusters to support advanced manufacturing, testing, research and development, packaging and quality certification.

Source: Construction World

In detail: AP Cluster Development Program (APCDP) Policy

Andhra Pradesh issues Amendments to AP Excise (Grant of License of Selling by Bar and Conditions of License) Rules 2025. The amendments abolish the Additional Retail Excise Tax (ARET) imposed on bars. The new guidelines came into effect on January 13, 2026.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Amendments to AP Excise (Grant of License of Selling by Bar and Conditions of License) Rules 2025

Bihar launches a Single-Window System in the Industry Department. The system allows investors to access all approvals, incentives, and information online, eliminating the need to visit multiple offices. The Industry Department's online portal provides information on land allotment, subsidy distribution, inspections, and other essential industrial procedures.

Source: Indian masterminds

Delhi announces the Delhi Startup Policy 2025. The policy contains a $38.52 million (INR 350 crore) five-year plan to back student entrepreneurs with equity-free seed funding, mentorship, investor access, and expanded incubation targeting 5000 startups by 2035.

Source: NDTV

In detail :Draft Delhi Startup Policy 2025

Haryana launches a portal for the normalization of factories operating outside designated industrial zones. Factory clusters can now apply through the portal to obtain legal recognition, enabling them to apply for economic schemes and access civic facilities. Under the scheme, a cluster comprising 50 or more factories established on a minimum of 10 acres of land at a single site can collectively apply for recognition.

Source: The Tribune

In detail: Portal

Madhya Pradesh launches the Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy-2026. The policy aims to support startups, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and industries through financial, infrastructural, and research assistance for space-based applications in agriculture, disaster management, water resources, and urban planning.

Source: Indian masterminds

In detail: Draft Madhya Pradesh SpaceTech Policy

Tamil Nadu releases the Tamil Nadu Circular Economy Investment Policy, 2026. The policy provides a package of incentives for recycling facilities and technology enablers/platform entities. Companies fulfilling certain criteria would be eligible for the special package of incentives.

Source: The Hindu

In detail: Press release

Goa launches an airline incentive scheme for one year to attract more flights and strengthen air connectivity to the state. Under the scheme, airlines introducing additional flights or new routes to Goa will receive an incentive of around $2,201 (INR 2 lakh) per flight, including new connecting routes.

Source: Herald Goa

Tripura launches their "Marketing Didi Policy." The policy aims at strengthening market linkages and expanding opportunities for women-led enterprises. The policy, introduced last month by the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM), seeks to provide self-help group (SHG) members-popularly known as 'didi's'-with structured support in brand building, digital outreach, and access to wider consumer markets.

Source: North East Today

Land Acquisition and Labor Regulations

Karnataka modernizes land governance in the Kodagu region via the Karnataka Land Revenue (Second Amendment) Act, 2025. By amending land revenue laws, the state aims to address documentation problems related to Jamma Bane (wetlands and forested highlands). The aim of the policy is to benefit indigenous communities by ensuring clear ownership records and easier access to legal and financial services.

Source: Adda

In detail: Karnataka Land Revenue (Second Amendment) Act, 2025

Infrastructure and Governance

Bihar mandates geospatial approval for all infrastructure projects with an estimated cost of more than $5.5 million (INR 50 crore). Under the new policy, every Detailed Project Report (DPR) for large infrastructure schemes must receive technical clearance from the Bihar Remote Sensing Application Center (BIRSAC) before financial approval is granted.

Source: Patna press

Haryana introduces age-limits on school admissions. Admission to Grade 1 in Haryana will strictly require a child to have completed six years of age from the 2026-27 academic session onwards. The decision complies with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Source: Times of India

Goa passes the Goa School Education (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The bill adopts the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's minimum age for admission to Grade 1 to six years (as of June 1, 2026), replacing the previous threshold of five-and-a-half years.

Source: Digital Goa

In detail: The Goa School Education (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Chhattisgarh announces a 3 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The decision takes the total DA to 58 percent of basic pay.

Source: CNBC

Goa passes the Goa Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The bill strengthens tenant protections by prohibiting landlords (Bhatkars) from selling properties containing a tenant farmer (Mundkars) dwelling to anyone else without the Mundkar's explicit consent.

Source: Digital Goa

In detail: The Goa Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Goa passes the Goa Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This bill reduces the mandatory time for disposing of land conversion applications from 60 days to 45 days with the aim of improving the ease of doing business.

Source: Digital Goa

In detail: The Goa Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Goa passes the Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The amendment allows local Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representatives and 'Zilla Panchayat' (local government) members to attend and deliberate in 'Gram Sabhas' (local assemblies) within their constituencies and provides legal protection against the demolition of old buildings reflected in original land records.

Source: Digital Goa

In detail: The Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Goa passes the Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion & Facilitation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This bill updates marketing regulations to better facilitate the trade of livestock and agricultural produce while streamlining licensing procedure for traders and market yards.

Source: Digital Goa

In detail: The Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion & Facilitation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Himachal Pradesh mandates the implementation of the SAMARTH portal for all 'gram panchayats' (local assemblies) in the state. The SAMARTH portal has been developed by the Union government to enable end-to-end digitization of tax and non-tax revenues at the gram panchayat level.

Source: Indian Express

Water and Sanitation

Nothing critical to report this week.

Center - State Relations

Nothing critical to report this week.

Any Other

Nothing critical to report this week.

Programs & Projects