States Weekly: October 28, 2026

Big News: Haryana approves a 25-year parallel electricity distribution license to Eleven Power for Gurugram and Nuh; Delhi releases draft E-Rickshaw (Registration and Operation) Scheme, 2026; Meghalaya notifies its Electric Vehicle Policy, 2026; Goa publishes a draft Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026; Telangana extends its Integrated Township Policy for another 5 years; Tamil Nadu directs local bodies across the state to enforce mandatory rainwater harvesting in all buildings; and more.

Health 

Goa launches the Rehabilitation of Acid Attack Victims Scheme. The scheme provides medical treatment, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, and financial assistance to acid attack survivors.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Rehabilitation of Acid Attack Victims Scheme

Himachal Pradesh approves the Himachal Pradesh Nutrition Policy, 2026. The policy aims to address malnutrition, anemia, micronutrient deficiencies, poor dietary diversity, and emerging diet-related diseases through a coordinated strategy focusing on education and promoting local ingredients and products.

Source: The News Mill

In detail: Press Release

Odisha formulates a protocol for managing pregnancies complicated by sickle cell disease. The protocol provides clinical guidelines and clearly defined responsibilities for healthcare providers at different stages of the pregnancy.

Source: The Statesman

Climate Change and Energy

Delhi releases draft E-Rickshaw (Registration and Operation) Scheme, 2026. The proposed policy aims to streamline e-rickshaw operations, improve road safety, and strengthen last-mile connectivity while addressing traffic congestion. Delhi is also considering a cap of 250,000 e-rickshaws in Delhi, with mandatory compliance certifications to follow.

Source: Economic Times

In detail: Draft Delhi E-Rickshaw (Registration and Operation) Scheme, 2026

Gujarat approves an extra state subsidy for residential rooftop solar systems of up to 2.18 kWp. It caps what households pay at 5 percent of the benchmark cost for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes households and 10 percent for everyone else, with the state covering whatever the central subsidy under 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' (PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme) does not.

Source: Energetica

In detail: Gujarat Additional Subsidy Support – Notification

Haryana approves a 25-year parallel electricity distribution license to Eleven Power for Gurugram and Nuh. Eleven Power will become the first private distributor to operate in Haryana.

Source: Construction World

In detail: HERC Order

Telangana announces a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme to help industries clear pending electricity dues. Utilities hope to recover about $210.6 million (INR 2,000 crore) through the initiative.

Source: Times of India

Meghalaya notifies its Electric Vehicle Policy, 2026. The policy introduces purchase incentives, exemptions on motor vehicle tax and registration fees, and scrappage benefits to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.

Source: India Today

In detail: Press Release

Finance

Nothing critical to report this week.

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

Tamil Nadu announces a reduction in value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel for scheduled domestic airlines. VAT at Chennai Airport has been reduced from 29 percent to 16 percent, and at other airports to 1 percent for scheduled domestic airlines.

Source: Business Standard

In detail: Gazette Notification

Goa publishes a draft Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026. The policy will run for three years, from 2026 to 2029, with a focus on developing artificial intelligence skills, supporting startups, and attracting investment.

Source: Travelbiz

In detail: Goa Artificial Intelligence Policy, 2026

Goa announces a 7 percent VAT rate on aviation turbine fuel. The revised rate took effect from October 24 onwards.

Source: Economic Times

In detail: Notification

Land Acquisition and Labor Regulations

Andhra Pradesh simplifies the process of issuing Occupancy Certificates (OCs). The state has revamped the Development Permission Management System (DPMS) to automate the scrutiny of OC applications and the release of mortgage-related documents. The changes are aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing human intervention, and improving transparency in municipal services.

Source: Times of India

In detail: Notification

Infrastructure and Governance

Madhya Pradesh announces the Madhya Pradesh Coaching Centers (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026. These rules will require existing coaching centers to register within 90 days of the rules being published and include a public disclosure of fees and outcomes.

Source: Economic Times

In detail: Madhya Pradesh Coaching Centers (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026

Telangana extends its Integrated Township Policy for another 5 years. The 2020 framework encourages large, self-contained townships on the outskirts of Hyderabad, so the city grows outward instead of crowding its core

Source: Deccan Chronicle

In detail: Integrated Township Policy Extension Order

Himachal Pradesh announces a 5 percent increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees.

Source: Money Control

In detail: Notification

Jammu and Kashmir announces an increase in the monthly stipend for MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) interns. The increased rate also includes Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) with stipends rising from $129.5 to $263.2 (INR12,300 to 25,000), effective October 1, 2026.

Source: Business World

In detail: Stipend Notification

Water and Sanitation

Tamil Nadu directs local bodies across the state to enforce mandatory rainwater harvesting in all buildings. The order, issued on October 16, 2026, calls for inspections of government offices, schools, hospitals, public institutions, residential and commercial buildings, to ensure that rainwater harvesting systems are functional.

Source: New Indian Express

In detail: Government Order

Center – State Relations

Nothing critical to report this week.

Any Other

Nothing critical to report this week.