States Weekly: November 11, 2026

Big News: West Bengal unveils a new West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy, 2026; Haryana approves a Land Pooling Policy 2026; Delhi approves a new Delhi Slum and Shanty Relocation and Rehabilitation Policy, 2026; Jammu and Kashmir notifies the Private Universities Rules, 2026 under the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Act, 2026; Madhya Pradesh releases a draft State Level Policy for Recycle and Reuse of Treated Waste Water, 2026; and more.

Health 

Haryana mandates Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR) IDsfor healthcare professionals. The decision aims to verify professional credentials, improve workforce planning, and help patients identify practitioners with valid IDs.

Source:Digital Health News

Climate Change and Energy

Maharashtra launches the Abhay Yojana 2026-27 (Amnesty Scheme). The scheme, launched by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), is aimed at non-agricultural consumers with outstanding electricity dues. Domestic, commercial, industrial and other non-agricultural consumers whose power supply was permanently disconnected on or before March 31, 2026, are eligible.

Source:Times of India

Telangana approves an additional surcharge of $0.0087 (INR 0.82) per kWh on open access consumers. The surcharge, approved by the Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) will apply from November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, to help recover the fixed costs incurred by DISCOMs for power purchase commitments.

Source: Solar Quarter

In detail:TGERC Order

Finance

Nothing critical to report this week.

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

West Bengal unveils a new West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy, 2026. To draw investors, it offers assistance worth up to 120 percent of eligible fixed capital investment in plant and machinery. The assistance is paid out over a period of up to ten years, starting from the date production begins.

Source:Hindu Business Line

In detail:West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy, 2026

Odisha approves the Dakshyata Vikas Yojana (Skill Development Scheme). The scheme has been launched with an outlay of $47.8 million (INR 450 crore) and will remain operational for three years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29. It aims to train about 420,000 young people through short-term training linked to job placements, training for overseas jobs, and digital skills in areas such as AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

Source:New Indian Express

In detail:Dakshyata Vikas Yojana – Scheme Guidelines

Land Acquisition and Labor Regulations

Haryana approves a Land Pooling Policy 2026. Under land pooling, landowners' hand over their land for a development project and get back a share of the developed land instead of cash. The new policy changes how that share is calculated. Landowners, as a group, will receive half of the project’s total saleable area (the land that can be sold, as shown in the approved layout plan). The development agency will keep the other half.

Source:The Print

In detail:Press Release

Punjab simplifies land-changeapprovals for standalone projects. Under new rules, applicants can seek approvals for Change of Land Use (CLU) applications and their new building plan together through a single window or still apply for them separately if they prefer.

Source:Hindustan Times

Infrastructure and Governance

Telangana has relaxed construction and fire safety rules for schools and junior colleges. The rules had required any additional staircase to be at least 1.5 meters wide. Now these staircases can be narrower, with the width set according to how much space the building has.

Source:Times of India

Delhi approves a new Delhi Slum and Shanty Relocation and Rehabilitation Policy, 2026. The policy aims to provide permanent houses to nearly 500,000 families, covering around 2 million people.

Source: Economic Times

In detail:Delhi Slum and Shanty Relocation and Rehabilitation Policy, 2026

Gujarat increases the Dearness Allowance (DA) of state government employees and pensioners by 3 percent.

Source:Gujarat Samachar

Haryana increases the Dearness Allowance (DA) of state government employees and pensioners by 3 percent.

Source:Tribune

In detail:Government Notification

Karnataka increases the Dearness Allowance (DA) of state government employees and pensioners by 2.25 percent.

Source:The Hindu

In detail:Government Notification

Arunachal Pradesh increases the Dearness Allowance (DA) of state government employees and pensioners by 3 percent.

Source:Mint

In detail:Press Release

Punjab increases the Dearness Allowance (DA) of state government employees and pensioners by 3 percent.

Source:News on AIR

Telangana increases the monthly stipend and annual book allowance for students undergoing coaching at Backward Classes (BC) Study Circles. Under the revised rates, the monthly stipend for students preparing for UPSC Civil Services Examinations has been increased from $53.1 to $74.42 (INR 5,000 to 7,000), while the annual book allowance has been doubled from $53.1 to $106.3 (INR 5,000 to 10,000).

Source:New Indian Express

Jammu and Kashmir notifies the Private Universities Rules, 2026 under the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Act, 2026. The rules offer a framework for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory. The rules provide for streamlined approval procedures, 25 percent reservation for J&K domiciles in admissions and employment, regulatory oversight, and penalties for violations.

Source:Economic Times

In detail: The Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Act, 2026

Assam amends the Assam Services Discipline and Appeal Rules, 1964. The amended rules provide for the dismissal of government employees indulging in polygamy and barring them from future government employment in the state.

Source:ANI

Water and Sanitation

Madhya Pradesh releases a draft State Level Policy for Recycle and Reuse of Treated Waste Water, 2026. The policy sets reuse targets of 20 percent by 2027, 30 percent by 2030, and 50 percent by 2037. The proposal aims to increase the use of treated sewage and reduce demand for freshwater.

Source: Ground report

In detail:State Level Policy for Recycle and Reuse of Treated Waste Water, 2026

Bihar announces a Bihar Water Source Restoration and Silt Management Policy, 2026. The policy aims to address recurring floods and utilize accumulated river silt for infrastructure development across the country.

Source: Press Trust of India

In detail:Bihar Water Source Restoration and Silt Management Policy, 2026

Center – State Relations

Nothing critical to report this week.

Any Other

Manipur announces an increase in the annual incentive for Manipuri pony owners to $106.32 (INR 10,000) per pony. The incentive aims to save this endangered indigenous equine breed.

Source: Morung Express