States Weekly: September 10, 2025

Newsletter by Aryan D'Rozario

Published September 10, 2025

Big News: Andhra Pradesh approves a Universal Health Policy, Madhya Pradesh releases a draft SpaceTech Policy, 2025, Goa approves the Goa Land Development and Building Construction (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, Himachal Pradesh passes the Registration (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Union government-led 56th GST Council approves Next-Gen GST Reforms; and more.

Health 

Andhra Pradesh approves a Universal Health Policy. The policy aims to provide health insurance coverage to all residents of the state, regardless of their financial circumstances. The policy guarantees free treatment for families up to $29,890 (INR 25 lakh) per year.

Source: Hans

Bihar increases Internship Stipends. The monthly stipend for students interning in government medical and dental colleges and ayurvedic, unani, and homoeopathy institutes increases by $80 (INR 7,000) for a total of $306 (INR 27,000).

Source: Economic Times

In detail: Cabinet Decisions (in Hindi)

Karnataka approves Emergency Care Procedures. The state issues a circular to all hospitals and doctors to treat accident victims on a priority basis. The circular, issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, states that patients injured in road accidents and burn, poisoning and assault victims, must be treated without demanding advance payment.

Source: New Indian Express

In detail: Circular 1 and 2

Telangana passes the Telangana Allopathic Medical Care Establishment (Registration and Regularization) Repeal Bill, 2025. The bill prevents "dual laws" for regulating private allopathic institutions and repeals an outdated 2002 bill in favor of one passed in 2010.

Source: News Minute

Climate Change and Energy

Delhi releases draft DERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025. The regulations, issued by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), empowers power distribution companies in Delhi to automatically recover changes in fuel and power purchase costs monthly from consumers through a mechanism called the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS).

Source: Legality Simplified

In detail: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2025

Gujarat releases draft GERC (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025. These regulations, issued by the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), intend to update and refine the existing framework of the Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2024, which serve as the principal regulations for promoting renewable energy access in the state. This amendment is focused mainly on provisions relating to banking charges for renewable energy under open access.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail: GERC (Terms & Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025

West Bengal approves WBERC (Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System for Prosumers) Regulations, 2025. The regulations, approved by the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) encourage the use of rooftop solar systems by consumers who can also act as producers, known as prosumers. These rules are designed to make it easier for people to generate their own electricity through solar power and, at the same time, use electricity from the grid.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail: West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System for Prosumers) Regulations, 2025

Jharkhand issues draft JSERC Terms and Conditions for Determination of Distribution Tariff Regulations, 2025. These regulations, issued by the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) establish a financial and operational framework for electricity distribution in the state. The draft aims to promote competition among distribution licenses, improve operational efficiency, ensure prudent investment in infrastructure, and guarantee reliable electricity supply to consumers.

Source: Mercom

In detail: JSERC (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Distribution Tariff) Regulations, 2025

Finance

Nothing critical to report this week

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations 

Madhya Pradesh releases a draft SpaceTech Policy, 2025. The policy focuses on electronics and defense manufacturing as the cornerstone of the draft, with the state's defense manufacturing corridor in Jabalpur and precision engineering hubs in Pithampur highlighted. The policy proposes new infrastructure developments including dual-use component hubs, clean rooms, testing facilities, and high-performance computing centers.

Source: Electronics for you

In detail: Madhya Pradesh SpaceTech Policy 2025

Uttar Pradesh approves the Export Promotion Policy, 2025-30. The new policy places strong emphasis on digital technology, infrastructure development, financial assistance, export credit and insurance, market expansion, as well as training and capacity building. It aims to increase the number of registered exporters by 50 percent by 2030 while ensuring a regional balance by linking all districts with export activities.

Source: Chinimandi

In detail: UP-Cabinet Decisions

Uttar Pradesh approves the Uttar Pradesh Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy-2025 (UP ECMP-2025). The policy aims to promote the production of eleven key electronic components including displays, camera modules, and multilayer printed circuit boards.

Source: Indian Express

In detail: UP-Cabinet Decisions

Land Acquisition and Labor Regulations 

Maharashtra approves the extension of Working Hours. The decision will raise the daily cap on working hours in privately owned factories from nine to twelve, with mandatory rest breaks after six hours instead of five. For shops and other such establishments, the maximum number of working hours will rise from nine to ten hours a day.

Source: People matters

Uttar Pradesh approves new Stamp Duty charges. The state approves a maximum charge of $56.68 (INR 5,000) for stamp duty and registration fees on property partition deeds. Previously, property partitions attracted 4 percent stamp duty and 1 percent registration fees on the property's value, which discouraged families from officially recording property partitions in municipal records. The new provision is expected to reduce litigation, facilitate amicable settlements, update land and revenue records, and make properties more easily available for sale.

Source: Hindustan Times

In detail: UP-Cabinet Decisions

West Bengal approves Property Conversion Policy. The policy allows for the conversion of under-utilized non-residential plots for real estate and housing purposes for a certain fixed fee to be determined by the state government.

Source: RP realty

Goa approves the Goa Land Development and Building Construction (Amendment) Regulations, 2025. The regulations amend earlier rules under which industrial units were required to also consider the "most restrictive criteria" among the number of stories and floor area while fixing the minimum width of access. The new rules permit the construction of industrial sheds and manufacturing facilities if the proposed road width is at least 10 meters.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Goa Land Development and Building construction (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

Infrastructure and Governance

Bihar approves the 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana' (Chief Minister's Women Employment Scheme). Under the scheme, a woman from each family will be given a first instalment of $113.3 (INR 10,000) as assistance to start a business of her own choice.

Source: The Hindu

In detail: Cabinet Decisions

Maharashtra launches online E-registration of Property Agreements. The framework allows for complete online registration of property agreements, removing the need for physical visits to Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs). Under the system, all key steps such as agreement drafting, biometric verification, payment of stamp duty and registration charges, and final agreement registration will be executed securely through a digital platform.

Source: Business Standard

Himachal Pradesh passes the Himachal Pradesh Prohibition of Change of Public Utilities Bill, 2025. The bill prohibits private individuals from reclaiming land that has been used for public utilities. It aims to safeguard essential infrastructure such as roads, canals, and public buildings that were often constructed on private land through oral agreements.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Himachal Pradesh Prohibition of Change of Public Utilities Bill, 2025

Himachal Pradesh passes the Registration (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill aims to eliminate delays and reduce bureaucracy in property sales and dealings. Under the system, all key steps such as e-submission of property documents and identity verification will be executed securely through a digital platform.

Source: Himachal headlines

In detail: Registration (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2025

Odisha releases a draft Parking Policy. The policy proposes demand-based charges and promotion of sustainable mobility options such as walking, cycling, and the use of public transport. The policy is being designed to regulate on-street and off-street parking through a structured system.

Source: Odiah TV

Water and Sanitation

Goa implements a new Water Billing System. Under the new system, consumers will pay strictly according to the units of water they consume. Earlier, every connection holder, including those with closed taps, was charged for a minimum of 16 units, even if no water was used. Under the revised system, bills will now reflect only the actual usage.

Source: Prudent Media

In detail: Gazette Notification

Center - State Relations 

The Union government-led 56th GST Council approves Next-Gen GST Reforms. The reforms introduce a new two-tier taxation structure - 5 percent and 18 percent, and a special tax of 40 percent for specific items like tobacco. The decision will come into effect from September 22, 2025.

Source: Mint

In detail: GST Reforms 2025

The Union government signs a Suspension of Operations (SoO) Agreement. The agreement, signed with the Manipur state government and the Kuki-Zo Council, maintains the territorial integrity of Manipur, opens National Highway-2 for free movement, and relocates militant camps from areas vulnerable to conflict.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Press Release

Programs & Projects