The Tamil Nadu state government released its Information Communication Technology Policy 2018; Karnataka’s 2,400 MW Kudgi project became fully operational; the Kerala tourism department announced a 12-point action plan to revive the state’s tourism sector after devastating floods and a…
Karnataka emerged as the top state in the country for power generation in the in the renewable energy sector, generating 12,169 MW from renewable energy products; Tamil Nadu announced its first solid waste management policy and strategy, implementing the Solid…
By Richard M. Rossow — Status: In Progress – A February 2014 note from the Ministry of Law & Justice called on regulators and government agencies to adopt a 30-day notification period. But it is not being honored. Difficulty: Medium…
By Aman Y. Thakker — Status: In Progress- Amended in 2016 to allow 49 percent FDI; 100 percent FDI allowed based on government approval for cases where FDI “is likely to result in access to modern technology.” Difficulty: Medium- Requires…
By Richard M. Rossow — Status: In Progress– Amended in 2015 to allow 49 percent FDI; still below majority, and foreign firms lost ability to have management Difficulty: High– Requires legislative amendment. Strong opposition from government-owned insurers, insurance unions, some…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy begins inter-state transfers of wind power from wind-rich states to wind-deficient states; the Karnataka state cabinet approves two key debt relief measures for farmers in the state; Indian Oil Corporation announces it will…
Uttar Pradesh government imposes a ban on the manufacture, storage, sale, and transport of all plastic and thermocol items; Maharashtra joins the National Health Protection Mission; West Bengal releases its “Information Technology and Electronics Policy”; Arunachal Pradesh announces the termination…
By Ugo Armanini — In June 2017, Panama severed ties with Taiwan and established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, breaking with over half a century of foreign policy. This was a massive coup for China, as several…
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar inaugurates power projects worth over $1 billion; Karnataka approves a $1.37 billion waiver for existing farm loans; Tata Trusts signed an MOU with the Nagaland government to roll out a cancer care program in collaboration…
Solar Energy Corporation of India cancels a 2,000-megawatt (MW) wind power tender due to under subscription; Karnataka makes progress on its state education policy; Jammu and Kashmir approves its first-ever trade and export policy; Rajasthan objects to key amendments by…
