Key Highlights

• Tamil Nadu amended its building regulations to ease development norms and reduced Aviation Turbine Fuel VAT to support regional air connectivity.
• Maharashtra approved 11 amendments to its PPP Policy, 2026, to streamline infrastructure approvals, while Goa launched its AI Policy targeting 50,000 trained and certified individuals by 2030.
• Madhya Pradesh granted industry status to fisheries, proposing ₹7,430 crore in cage-culture investments, while introducing mandatory registration and safety norms for coaching centres.
• Haryana signed ₹4,000 crore in investment proposals with Swedish companies, while Odisha secured ₹53,894 crore in industrial investment proposals, expected to generate 20,210 jobs.
• Gujarat approved an additional ₹1,000 crore rooftop solar subsidy benefiting over three lakh households, while Delhi launched 43 water and sewage projects worth ₹8,941 crore.
• Bihar announced AI and digital skills training for government school teachers through partnerships with 11 IT companies, alongside smart classrooms in 700 schools.
• Uttar Pradesh notified new Inland Vessel Rules to improve passenger safety and river tourism, while Kerala exempted select VACB sections from the RTI Act.

Key Takeaways

1. Regulatory modernisation: States are revising regulatory frameworks across infrastructure, education, transport and public administration.
2. Investment and industrial development: Haryana and Odisha’s investment proposals reflect efforts to attract capital, expand industrial capacity and generate employment.
3. Technology and innovation: Goa’s AI Policy and Bihar’s digital education initiatives signal growing state-level emphasis on technology adoption and skills development.
4. Infrastructure and public services: Investments in renewable energy, water infrastructure, agriculture and regional connectivity highlight priorities around service delivery and sustainable development.