Big News: Karnataka caps Medical Deputations, Andhra Pradesh approves the Andhra Pradesh Circular Economy Waste Recycling Policy (4.0), Gujarat revises Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy, 2023, Bihar approves the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package, 2025, Delhi releases draft Delhi Startup Policy, 2025, Odisha approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy and Odisha IT Policy, 2025, and more.
Andhra Pradesh launches Bharat Biodesign Research and Innovation (BRAIN) program. The program, in collaboration with APAC Biodesign Alliance and Stanford Biodesign, aims to develop affordable medical technologies and workforce training, with an initial focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled healthcare.
Source: Economic Times
Karnataka caps Medical Deputations. The state imposes a cap on how long doctors and staff from the Health Department can stay on deputation in medical colleges, corporations, or other agencies. The change in policy stems from concerns that large-scale deputations are leading to staff shortages in government hospitals. Under the new rules, Group A officers can serve a maximum of three years, Group B for four years, Group C for five years, and Group D for seven years.
Source: New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh approves the Andhra Pradesh Circular Economy Waste Recycling Policy (4.0). The policy focuses on “waste-to-wealth" creation and offers opportunities for establishing micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises focused on this concept. It also features dual-tier infrastructure models, industrial symbiosis requirements, special task forces, and circular economy interactive dashboards.
Source: New Indian Express
In detail: Andhra Pradesh Circular Economy and Waste Recycling Policy 2025-30
Bihar releases draft BERC (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2025. The regulations, issued by the Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) are designed to govern tariff determination for all renewable energy projects due for commissioning during the financial years 2025-26 to 2027-28.
Source: Mercom
In detail: BERC (Terms and Conditions for Tariff Determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2025
Delhi amends DERC (Supply Code and Performance Standards) (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2017. The new amendment, issued by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), aims to streamline the execution of infrastructure-related works carried out by distribution licensees on behalf of various departments of the state. It specifies timelines for various projects, such as the shifting of high-tension and low-tension lines, electrification of bus depots, and other similar infrastructure projects.
Source: Solar Quarter
Gujarat revises Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy, 2023. The state issues amended guidelines for the procurement of renewable energy (RE) from small-scale projects below the threshold limit. The amendment clarifies that solar projects up to 5 MW and wind projects up to 10 MW can sell electricity to distribution licensees without the need for a competitive bidding process.
Source: Energetica
In detail: Amended Guideline for Procurement of RE
Nothing critical to report this week.
Andhra Pradesh amends its Tourism Land Allotment Policy 2024-2029. The new amendments include key aspects such as eligibility for land allotment, land bank notifications, and procedures for allocating declared lands for tourism projects.
Source: New Indian Express
In detail: Andhra Pradesh Tourism Land Allotment Policy 2024-2029
Bihar approves ‘Mukhya Mantri Divyangjan Udyami Yojana’ (Chief Minister’s Entrepreneurship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities). The new scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship among specially-abled persons by providing them with financial support. Under the scheme, specially-abled individuals will receive a $5670 (INR 5 lakh) interest-free loan along with an additional $5,670 (INR 5 lakh) subsidy, enabling them to start or expand their businesses.
Source: India TV News
In detail: Cabinet decisions
Bihar approves the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package, 2025. The package aims to attract industrial investment and includes free land, financial incentives and related concessions. The scheme falls under the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016 and will remain in force until March 2026.
Source: The Hindu
In detail: Cabinet decisions
Delhi releases draft Delhi Startup Policy, 2025. The policy is designed facilitate the setting up of 5000 start-ups by 2035 by offering financial incentives and reimbursements, and a single-window online clearance system for applying. Under the policy, the state will establish a $22.7 million (INR 200 crore) corpus for the Delhi Start-up Venture Capital Fund to provide financial access to these businesses.
Source: Deccan Herald
In detail: Draft Delhi Startup Policy 2025
Goa launches Single-Window Online Clearence System for Films. The systems aim to make the process of film shooting smoother and hassle-free. The new initiative is in effect from September 1, 2025.
Source: Daijiworld
Odisha issues Homestay Policy. The policy, issued by the Tourism Department, focuses on the Sambalpur region. As per the policy, if any individual residing in a village surrounding Sambalpur arranges to host tourists in their home, the state will offer a financial incentive of up to 30 percent for the construction of additional rooms.
Source: ETV
Odisha amends the Odisha Food Processing Policy, 2016. The policy seeks to simplify the administration and approval process for fiscal incentives, especially for micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Source: Odisha Bytes
Odisha approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy and Odisha IT Policy, 2025. The Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy aims to generate high-skilled employment opportunities while reducing reliance on imported electronic components. The policy offers a comprehensive incentive framework that includes fully matching the central government's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). The Odisha IT Policy, 2025 offers a wide range of business-friendly incentives such as capital and interest subsidies, land and rental support and state GST reimbursement in the IT sector.
Source: Business Standard
In detail: Odisha IT Policy Draft 2025
Mizoram adopts resolution to extend the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 (No. 15 of 2023). The resolution is framed in the context of Article 371G of the Constitution, which stipulates that no Act of Parliament relating to land ownership and transfer shall apply to Mizoram unless endorsed by the Assembly.
Source: Assam Tribune
Andhra Pradesh approves the establishment of Smart Street Vending Markets. The new markets are located across seven major cities — Anantapur, Kurnool, Tadepalli-Mangalagiri, Ongole, Srikakulam, Vijayawada and Kadapa. The initiative will provide organized, technology-driven, and eco-friendly vending spaces for 580 vendors, with a focus on women and marginalized communities.
Source: The Hindu
Haryana approves the Deen Dayal ‘Laado Laxmi Yojana’ (Deen Dayal Women’s Financial Assistance Scheme). Under the scheme, all eligible women will receive financial assistance of $23.81 (INR 2100) per month, if their combined family income is less than $1135 (INR 1 lakh) per annum.
Source: Tribune
Haryana amends Stamp Duty Guidelines. The state announces that stamp duty on residential plots up to 50 square yards in urban areas and up to 100 square yards in rural areas stands abolished.
Source: Economic Times
In detail: Haryana Press Release
Sikkim launches ‘Kanuni Sahyog Abhiyan’ (Legal Support Scheme). The scheme aims to deliver free legal support directly to people’s doorsteps and spread legal awareness on matters ranging from basic rights to laws concerning drugs, domestic violence, and child welfare.
Source: India Today
Nothing critical to report this week.
Nothing critical to report this week.
Mizoram passes the Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025. The bill seeks to curb begging in the state while laying down provisions for the rehabilitation of those affected. Source: Hindustan Times
