By Amy Searight — In this two-part series, Dr. Amy Searight, senior adviser and director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, previews five key issues to watch in Southeast Asia in 2020. This installment addresses U.S.-ASEAN relations, climate change and…
The central government announces a North East Gas grid project affecting numerous states; Madhya Pradesh unveils plan to improve MSME landscape; Kerala hosts investor summit with big commitment from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority; Rajasthan backs down from issuing liquor licenses;…
Bihar plans special session to extend caste reservation for 10 years; Delhi to hold assembly election on February 8 with results on February 11; Haryana subsidizes electricity for horticulture-based industries; Maharashtra issues new rooftop solar regulations; Kerala assembly passes a…
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr — Status: Partially Done — Kerosene meant for Public Distribution System (PDS) remains price controlled and subsidized. Despite deregulating non-PDS kerosene during the first term, Prime Minister Modi’s government incrementally raised the control price of…
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr — Status: Incomplete — Acquisition price for domestically-produced gas largely set by government through a formula using prices in several developed markets. Pricing of gas from new, deepwater, and high pressure/high temperature wells liberalized but…
Jharkhand election results show JMM-Congress has unseated BJP; AIIB loaning $210 million for irrigation & solar projects in West Bengal & Rajasthan; Modi government climbs down from plan to adopt a National Register for Citizens; ADB signs $490 million loan…
Protests erupt over the Citizenship Amendment Act; Andhra Pradesh enables state to levy new taxes; Karnataka issues order recognizing third-party solar rooftop investments; Karnataka releases draft education policy for migrant children; Rajasthan raises fees on solar power; Oil production in…
By Richard Rossow & Thomas Lutken — This Issue: Uttar Pradesh leads our smart metering breakthrough index with the strongest commitment to implementing smart metering at a large scale. Uttar Pradesh has also demonstrated a solid foundation of consumer engagement…
The Lok Sabha passes controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill; Gujarat allowing small renewable plants to sell to discoms; Manipur to be brought under Inner Line Permit regime; Karnataka gives preference to Kannadigas in private sector jobs; Tamil Nadu announces local body…
The Asian Development Bank approves loans to EESL, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal; The center and Andhra Pradesh reach understanding regarding renewable energy contracts; Haryana issues new rooftop solar policy; Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is sworn in as Maharashtra…
