States Weekly: July 8, 2026

Big News: Chhattisgarh notifies the draft CSERC Chhattisgarh State Electricity Grid Code 2026; Jharkhand releases a draft Jharkhand Textile, Apparel & Footwear Policy 2026; Jharkhand releases a draft Jharkhand Industrial Investment Promotion Policy (JIIPP) 2026; Tamil Nadu releases a Guidelines for Registration of Contractors 2026; West Bengal passes the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026; Andhra Pradesh raises the age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years; and more.

Health Health 

Gujarat launches a Health Passport Scheme. The Health Passport, eligible for children up to the age of 18, will serve as a complete record of a child's health journey from birth through adolescence.

Source: NDTV

Tamil Nadu raises health insurance cover for government employees. The revised New Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) raises the base insurance cover from $5,249 to $7,870 (INR 5 lakh to INR 7.5 lakh) for each beneficiary over a five-year policy period.

Source: Business World

In detail: Government order

Goa increases health insurance coverage under the ‘Deendayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY)’ (Deendayal Health Service Scheme). Under the revised coverage, families with three or fewer members will now be eligible for medical insurance coverage of $4200 (INR 4 lakh) per annum, up from the earlier $2620 (INR 2.50 lakh). For families with four or more members, the annual insurance cover has been increased to $6,300 (INR 6 lakh), compared to the previous limit of $4200 (INR 4 lakh).

Source: Prudent Media

In detail: Deendayal Swasthya Seva Yojana Notification

Climate Change and Energy

Assam publishes draft AERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2017 (Eighth Amendment), Regulation, 2026. The draft regulations, issued by the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC), aim to make the electricity connection process faster, simpler, and more consumer friendly.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail: Draft Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2017 (Eighth Amendment), Regulation, 2026

Chhattisgarh notifies the draft CSERC Chhattisgarh State Electricity Grid Code 2026. Issued by the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC), the code governs all “Connected Entities” within the state transmission system to facilitate coordinated planning, operation, and development of the grid.

Source: Vyqon

In detail: Chhattisgarh State Electricity Grid Code 2026

Chhattisgarh extends their Electricity Bill Payment Resolution Scheme by three months. Under the extension, electricity consumers can clear pending bills without paying any late payment surcharge.

Source: APAC news

Goa simplifies procedures for new Single-Phase Connections. The new rules, issued by the Goa Electricity Department, require only two documents for proof of identity and proof of ownership/occupancy of the premises.

Source: Digital Goa

In detail: Goa Electricity Connection Notification

Odisha officially extends the validity of the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2021 until September 30, 2026. The extension ensures that all financial incentives and subsidies for electric vehicles remain active in this period.

Source: Pragativadi

In detail: Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy Extension – Notification

Finance

Kerala passes the Kerala Finance (No. 3) Bill. The bill features lowered sales tax on low-alcohol beverages and EV vehicles, in addition to tax revisions and amnesty schemes.

Source: The Hindu

In detail: Finance Bill No. 3

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

Andhra Pradesh issues guidelines for the grant of bar and liquor shop licenses at airports. The guidelines exclude Tirupati Airport.

Source:The Hindu

In detail: Guidelines for grant of Excise Licenses to Airports

Bihar extends the validity of the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package (BIIPP) 2025. Originally scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026, the incentive package will now remain effective until December 31, 2026.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Cabinet decisions

Rajasthan relaxes investment thresholds for semiconductor manufacturing. The minimum investment threshold under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024 for select manufacturing components will be lowered to $1.57 million (INR 15 crore).

Source: KNN

Himachal Pradesh approves an Innovation Policy for Technical Education Institutions 2026-2028. The policy aims to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and a startup culture across the state’s technical education sector.

Source: The Tribune

In detail: Press Release

Jharkhand releases a draft Jharkhand Textile, Apparel & Footwear Policy 2026. The policy aims to attract more than $105 million (INR 1,000 crore) in investment and create over 20,000 new jobs.

Source: India TV News

In detail: Jharkhand Textile, Apparel & Footwear Policy 2026

Jharkhand releases a draft Jharkhand Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2026. The policy is designed to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, promote exports, encourage private investment, and create large-scale employment opportunities across the state.

Source: India TV News

In detail: Jharkhand Industrial Investment Promotion Policy (JIIPP) 2026

Land Acquisition and Labor Regulations

Punjab amends its land pooling policy. The amendments increase the residential and commercial plot entitlements for those who surrender their land.

Source: Hindustan Times

Punjab approves the legalization of illegal colonies where at least 25 percent of construction has been completed. Under the policy, the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) or the landowner will have to deposit five percent of the circle rate for residential areas, and ten percent of the circle rate for commercial areas.

Source: ETV

Infrastructure & Governance

Andhra Pradesh raises the age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years. The order applies to regular employees working in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), corporations and societies listed under Schedules IX and X of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014.

Source: The Hindu

In detail: Andhra Pradesh - Enhancement of Age of Superannuation

Maharashtra amends the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Rules, 1961. The new rules offer a comprehensive framework for the functioning of housing societies across the state. The amendments cover key aspects such as registration, membership, associate and provisional members, nominations, family arrangements, governance, redevelopment, inheritance, recovery proceedings, borrowing limits, funds, levy of charges, and society management.

Source: NDTV

In detail: Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Tamil Nadu releases a Guidelines for Registration of Contractors 2026. The new rules introduce measures aimed at widening participation, improving transparency and creating opportunities for new entrants, women, self-help groups and unemployed engineering graduates.

Source: NDTV

West Bengal passes the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026. The bill introduces preventive detention, expands the definition of anti-social activities, makes offenses under the law cognizable and non-bailable, and gives authorities wider powers to seize property linked to such crimes.

Source: The Hindu

West Bengal amends the state’s Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation laws. The legislation has removed 77 Muslim communities from the OBC list and reduced the OBC reservation quota from 17 percent to 7 percent. The changes have been brought with the passage of the West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

Source: India Tomorrow

In detail: Notification

Water and Sanitation

Haryana approves an increase of $22.04 (INR 2,100) in the monthly wages of rural sanitation workers. The increase results in their remuneration rising from $168 (INR 16,000) to $190 (INR 18,100) with effect from July 1, 2026. 

Source: The Statesman

Center – State Relations

Nothing critical to report this week.

Any Other

Bihar approves the Road User Fee (Determination and Collection of Rates) Rules, 2026. The rules permit a new user tax on state highways.

Source: Economic Times

In detail: Cabinet Decisions

Maharashtra bans the sale of high energy drinks within a 1640-feet radius of schools.

Source: NDTV

Odisha issues a new Shrimp Policy. The policy contains a regulatory framework and operational guidelines for shrimp aquaculture, targeting a threefold increase in seafood exports to $1.57 billion (INR 15,000 crore) by 2036.

Source: The Statesman