Big News: Assam unveils a Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production and Upstream Ecosystem Development Policy, 2026; Maharashtra amends the Maharashtra Government Rules of Business; Andhra Pradesh passes Andhra Pradesh Municipal Laws (Fourth Amendment) Bill 2026; Karnataka passes the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Karnataka Municipalities (Amendment) Bill; Assam approves Assam Industrial Relation Rules, 2026; The Union government notifies the Master Plan of Delhi 2047 (MPD-2047); and more.
Health
Maharashtra announces a new training policy for its Public Health Department (PHD). The policy aims to strengthen the skills of healthcare professionals employed by the PHD and improve the quality of public healthcare services.
Source: Mid-day
Andhra Pradesh approves the Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Bill, 2026. It expands the list of recognized close relatives eligible to donate organs (adding grandparents and maternal uncles and aunts), permits swap donation between incompatible donor-recipient pairs, and sets stringent penalties for illegal organ removal and trade.
Source: The Print
Tamil Nadu amends its maternity leave policy for women government employees. Under the new policy, these employees will be eligible for 365 days of leave for a third child, matching the benefit already offered for the first two.
Source: Times of India
Tamil Nadu announces an increase in annual coverage under the state's Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. The annual sum will be increased to $26,123 (INR 25 lakh) from $5,224 (INR 5 lakh).
Source: Economic Times
In detail: Press Release (in Tamil)
Goa declares cancer a “notifiable disease.” Authorities must now be notified of any new diagnosis of cancer by healthcare providers or laboratories.
Source: The Print
Assam approves the Assam Private Coaching Institutes (Control and Student Mental Health Safeguard) Rules, 2026. It aims to bring the growing number of coaching centers in the state under a regulatory framework focused on students’ mental health, safety, and academic concerns.
Source: Assam Tribune
In detail: Cabinet Decisions
Climate Change and Energy
Delhi announces a phased shift towards cleaner light goods vehicles (LGVs). Under the new policy, only electric N1 light goods vehicles (with a maximum mass not exceeding 7,716 pounds/ or 3.5 tons) will be allowed to be registered in Delhi from January 1, 2027. In the wider National Capital Region (NCR), the rule will be enforced from July 1, 2027.
Source: Economic Times
In detail: Notification, Press Release
Karnataka issues Draft KERC (Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2026. The regulations issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) seek to create a uniform set of rules for consumers and distribution licensees across Karnataka.
Source: Solar Quarter
In detail: Draft Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2026
Rajasthan mandates planting trees for renewable energy projects approvals. It requires solar, wind, hybrid projects and associated infrastructure such as transmission corridors to include plans for afforestation and green cover measures into project design and long-term land management plans.
Source: Construction World
Tamil Nadu announces a simplified procedure for new domestic electricity connections. Single-phase domestic connections not requiring an extension or improvement works will be sanctioned based on “self-declaration,” without a field inspection.
Source: DT Next
Assam unveils a Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production and Upstream Ecosystem Development Policy, 2026. It aims to boost exploration of oil and natural gas across Assam, particularly in areas where hydrocarbons have not yet been discovered.
Source: North East Today
In detail: Notification
Jammu and Kashmir approves a 6.83 percent average increase in electricity tariffs for FY 2026-27. The revised tariff, issued by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, will come into effect from September 1, 2026.
Source: ETV
In detail: JERC order
Ladakh approves a 6.83 percent average increase in electricity tariffs for FY 2026-27. The revised tariff, issued by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, will come into effect from September 1, 2026.
Source: ETV
In detail: JERC order
Tripura announces a 100 percent subsidy on electricity tariffs. The state will bear the entire electricity tariff hike effective retrospectively from May 2026.
Source: Ukhrul Times
In detail: Press release
Uttarakhand issues Draft UERC (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2026. The regulations issued by the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) aim at strengthening grid discipline, operational security, and financial accountability across Uttarakhand.
Source: Solar Quarter
Finance
Nothing critical to report this week.
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
Haryana notifies the Diesel Generator Set Subsidy Scheme. Under the scheme, 50 percent of the cost of a generator, up to $23,800 (INR 20 lakh), will be reimbursed to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for the purchase of new generator sets. The state's MSMEs will be eligible for a 50 percent reimbursement of the cost of Retrofit Emission Control Devices (RECD), subject to a maximum of $5,950 (INR 5 lakh).
Source: Tribune
In Detail: Haryana Diesel Generator Set Subsidy Scheme
Rajasthan issues Rajasthan Value Added Tax Rules, 2026. The rules lay down a comprehensive procedural and digital compliance framework for the administration of Value Added Tax under the Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2025.
Source: A2Z Taxcorp
In detail: Rajasthan Value Added Tax (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Himachal Pradesh extends the Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy, 2019. The 2019 policy expired on December 31, 2025, but was first extended till March 31, 2026, and now has once again been granted a two-month extension from August 12, 2026, to October 12, 2026.
Source: The Tribune
In detail: Notification
Andhra Pradesh passes The Omnibus (Speed of Doing Business) Bill, 2026. It aims to simplify regulations, ease approval procedures and build a more investor-friendly, trust-based regulatory system, including an auto-appeal mechanism for delayed public services, revamped fire-safety audit rules, and a two-tier committee system to fast-track industrial clearances.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Land Acquisition and Labor Regulations
Maharashtra lifts freeze on the allotment of state-owned land to cooperative housing societies, imposed since 2010. Under the revised policy, cooperative societies will have to reserve 20 percent of their housing space for backward-classes and an additional 5 percent for disabled persons.
Source: Economic Times
Jammu and Kashmir notifies its Land Pooling Policy, 2026. The policy mandates any developer or consortium to secure “voluntary consent” from at least 70 percent of the landowners in a contiguous area before proceeding with land pooling schemes.
Source: JK One
In detail: Jammu and Kashmir Land Pooling Policy 2026
Assam approves the Assam Industrial Relation Rules, 2026. The rules are based on the Union government’s Industrial Relations Code, 2020 and replace three colonial-era and post-independence regulations to streamline state labor governance.
Source: Economic Times
In detail: Cabinet Decisions
Assam approves the Assam Social Security Rules, 2026. Framed under the Union government's Code on Social Security, 2020, it aims to modernize the labor ecosystem and make it more efficient and worker centric.
Source: Economic Times
In detail: Cabinet Decisions
Infrastructure and Governance
Maharashtra amends the Maharashtra Government Rules of Business. It empowers the Chief Minister of Maharashtra to override decisions made by any Minister, provided the action is deemed to in the public interest and the reasons are recorded in writing
Source: NDTV
In detail: Maharashtra Government Rules of Business (Fourth Amendment Rules), 2026
Andhra Pradesh passes the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Laws (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2026. It restores direct elections for mayors and municipal chairpersons, replacing the current indirect election system.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Andhra Pradesh passes the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Laws (Third Amendment) Bill, 2026. It links property registration with municipal mutation records allowing the name of the owner to automatically update in municipal records at the time of registration, instead of requiring a separate mutation process afterward.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Andhra Pradesh passes the Payment of Salaries and Pension and Removal of Disqualifications (Amendment) Bill, 2026. It amends the 1953 Act governing salaries, allowances and pensions of ministers, legislators, and holders of specified legislative offices.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Andhra Pradesh passes the Panchayat Raj (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026. It abolishes the posts of second vice-president in ‘Mandal Praja Parishads’ (Sub-District People’s Councils; MPPs) and second vice-chairperson in ‘Zilla Praja Parishads’ (District People’s Councils; ZPPs).
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Andhra Pradesh approves 34 percent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in Rural Local Bodies and 33.1 percent in Urban Local Bodies.
Source: The South First
In detail: Order
Gujarat increases the maximum annual family income limit for students from unreserved categories seeking assistance under its Foreign Study Loan Scheme. The limit increases from $6, 269 to $10,500 (INR 6 lakh to 10 lakh). The decision aims to make more students from middle-income families eligible for loan assistance for pursuing higher education abroad.
Source: Economic Times
Karnataka passes the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026. The bill aims to provide a clear legal framework for the governance, management, and use of common areas and facilities in apartment buildings. It also deals with the ownership of an individual apartment and undivided shares and interest in common areas and facilities.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
In detail: Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026
Karnataka passes the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Karnataka Municipalities (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The bills aim to provide a legal mechanism for dealing with roads and drains in unauthorized layouts and converting eligible properties from “B-Khata” (properties in unauthorized layouts) to “A-Khata” (properties that comply with all regulations). The bills apply to Municipal Corporations (for larger cities) and Municipalities (smaller cities and towns).
Source: Deccan Chronicle
In detail: Karnataka Municipalities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, Karnataka Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Karnataka amends the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975. The amendment bill sanctions the government to use a portion of parks (up to 5 percent) for infrastructure projects
Source: Deccan Herald
In detail: Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Assam approves the creation of eight new co-districts with its headquarters at a central location. The locations will be identified by District Commissioners. With 39 co-districts already operational, the eight new ones will bring the total to 47.
Source: Economic Times
In detail: Cabinet Decisions
Assam approves Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026. It aims to ensure the safety, security, dignity and wellbeing of children and serves as a commitment towards effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and POCSO Rules, 2020.
Source: Economic Times
In detail: Cabinet Decisions
Odisha launches the ‘Bidesh Sikhyabruti’ (Foreign Education) Scholarship Scheme. It aims to support Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students seeking higher education at top global universities. Each recipient will receive financial assistance of up to $26,123 (INR 25 lakh) per annum, covering tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, international travel, medical insurance and other incidental costs.
Source: The Telegraph
In detail: Guidelines – BideshSikhyabruti
Water and Sanitation
Haryana announces revised compensation structure for sanitation workers. Under the updated framework, sanitation workers currently drawing a total remuneration of $215 (INR 20,590) per month will see an increase to $236 (INR 22,590).
Source: ANI
Center – State Relations
The Union government notifies the Master Plan of Delhi 2047 (MPD-2047). It allows for high-rise and high-density development in the National Capital.
Source: Hindustan Times
In detail: Master Plan for Delhi 2047
The Union government approves the establishment of a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Source: India Today
In detail: Press Information Bureau, Delhi
Any Other
Bihar amends the Bihar Social-Media and Other Online Media Rules, 2026. Social media creators producing content on Bihar government schemes and programs can earn up to $1045 (INR 1 lakh) per video.
Source: Indian Express
In detail: Cabinet Decisions
Maharashtra issues a statewide 14-clause compliance and enforcement order for the edible oil industry. The order mandates sale only in “sealed, tamper-evident and fully labelled packages”, prohibiting loose or unpackaged oil.
Source: Times of India
