06/04/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2025 11:56
Newsletter by Shashwat Kumar and Sakshi Kataria
Published June 4, 2025
Big News: Maharashtra notifies Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2025; Odisha launches the Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025; Uttarakhand introduces Uttarakhand Mega Industrial and Investment Policy-2025 (Mega Policy-2025); Karnataka releases the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025; and more
Odisha approves Odisha Ophthalmic Service (Methods of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2025. The state cabinet's approval of the proposal to create the Odisha Ophthalmic Service Cadre is aimed at meeting the public's need for better health care services and significantly improve the availability and quality of eye care services throughout the state.
Source: Omcom News
Punjab expands the list of essential medicines to provided free across the state. This policy intervention aims to strengthen public health infrastructure and make healthcare more affordable by offering close to 500 essential medicines free of cost at all government hospitals.
Source: Times of India
Haryana issues the Haryana Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) and Related Matters Regulations, 2025. The final order issued by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) aligns state's DSM regulations with the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) DSM Regulations, 2024.
Source: Solar Quarter
In detail: HERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and related matters) Regulations, 2025
Maharashtra notifies Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2025. The new policy envisions establishing the state as India's leading hub for electric mobility, driving large-scale adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles, enhancing charging infrastructure, and promoting sustainable transportation solutions and innovations that contribute to environmental sustainability, economic growth, and energy security.
Source: NDTV
In detail: Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025 (in Marathi and English)
Maharashtra releases draft Maharashtra Bike Taxi Rules, 2025. The draft rules aim to regulate digital aggregators under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Source: ACKO drive
In detail: Maharashtra Bike Taxi Rules, 2025 (in Marathi)
Himachal Pradesh unveils the 'Deposit Refund Scheme 2025'. Under the new scheme a refundable deposit will be charged on various packaging materials thus encouraging responsible disposal among consumers.
Source: Newsd
In detail: Cabinet decisions
Nothing critical to report this week
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
Odisha launches the Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025. The four key pillars identified by the state government are: AI Infrastructure, Skills Development, Energy Management, and Regulatory Frameworks.
Source: Pragativadi
In detail: Odisha Press Brief
Haryana amends Excise Policy 2025-27. The amendments aim to ease the financial prerequisites for bidders, streamline operations and enhance financial flexibility.
Source: Times of India
In detail: Excise Policy 2025-27
Tripura partners with The Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen state's industrial infrastructure. The ADB will lend $85.4 million to the state government to upgrade roads, power, warehousing etc. and both sides agreed upon a six-month action plan to formulate a comprehensive roadmap for investment promotion in the region.
Source: Times of India
In detail: ADB Approves $85.4 Million Loan to Boost Industrial Growth in Tripura
Uttarakhand introduces Uttarakhand Mega Industrial and Investment Policy-2025 (Mega Policy-2025). The new policy aims to establish the state as competitive destination for capital investment and classifies enterprises into four categories: Large, Ultra Large, Mega and Ultra Mega.
Source: The News Mill
Karnataka releases the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance aims to protect rights of platform-based gig workers, places obligations on aggregators or platforms in relation to social security, occupational health and safety, transparency in automated monitoring and decision makings systems, and establishes a welfare board and fund for platform-based gig workers.
Source: BW People
In detail: Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025
Uttar Pradesh launches a new mission to eradicate child labour in the state by 2027. This mission aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The state government will identify, and rescue children engaged in child labour and emphasise on their rehabilitation, counselling and education.
Source: India Today
Gujarat approves Vapi's first draft town planning (TP) scheme. The scheme elevates the municipal authority into municipal corporation and allocates land parcel for essential public facilities, including parks, community halls and affordable housing for economically weaker sections.
Source: PropNewsTimes
In detail: Government notification
Madhya Pradesh approves the Financial Powers Manual 2025 (Part-1). The approval by the state government is aimed at enhancing Ease of Doing Business in government operations and streamlining administrative procedures. The key provisions include empowering administrative departments to designate Budget Controlling Officers, authorizing departments to engage consultancy firms/agencies for project work, granting departments the power to engage interns etc.
Source: Millennium Post
In detail: Press release
Maharashtra issues a draft note on Policy for Senior Citizen Housing in Maharashtra. The new proposed policy aims to frame clear policy guideline and introduce relevant sections in Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) for better regulating and monitoring of the senior citizen housing projects
Source: Hindustan Times
In detail: Senior Citizen Housing Policy (Draft), 2024-25
Tamil Nadu constitutes the Seventh State Finance Commission. The Commission will review the financial position of various urban and rural local bodies and make appropriate recommendations on the distribution of funds to be provided by the State Government.
Source: The Hindu
In detail: Press release
Puducherry launches an Integrated Housing Scheme 2.0. The new scheme merges the central government's Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - 2.0 and Puducherry's Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Housing Scheme. The integrated scheme targets constructing of 22,500 houses over the next five years for economically weaker sections (EWS).
Source: New Indian Express
Goa modifies Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Policy for Drinking Water Supply. The new policy aims to improve planning and execution of water supply systems, and outlines the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for real-time monitoring, a Command-and-Control Centre for system management, and adoption of advanced technologies like SCADA and IoT for real-time monitoring of water quality and supply
Source: Digital Goa
In detail: Policy on Operation and Maintenance for Drinking Water Supply
Odisha increases the water tariffs for industrial and commercial sectors by 10%. The new water tariff for FY 2025-26 will be applied retrospectively from April 1, 2025, and remain in effect until March 31, 2026.
Source: Pragativadi
Nothing critical to report this week
Uttarakhand launches Yoga Policy 2025. The new policy places a strong emphasis on yoga tourism, and the government plans to implement stringent guidelines for yoga teaching institutions and integrate yoga education into school and college curricula.
Source: New Indian Express