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States Weekly April 24, 2024
States Weekly April 24, 2024
Newsletter by Akshat Singh
Published April 24, 2024
Big News: Manipur witnesses violence at polling stations in the first phase of the Lok Sabha 2024 elections; Andhra Pradesh signs an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India to acquire 7,000 MW solar power; and more.
Health
Nothing critical to report this week.
Climate Change & Energy
Andhra Pradesh signs an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India to procure 7,000 MW solar power. As per the agreement, the state will acquire 7,000 MW of solar power in three phases - 3,000 MW in 2024, 3,000 MW in 2025, and 1,000 MW in 2026. Source: Solar Quarter; In detail: APERC Order
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) issues order for relaxing the KSERC (Renewable Energy & Net metering) Regulations, 2020. The move is aimed at ensuring smoother implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme which seeks to solarize agricultural pumps. The relaxation applies to Individual Pump Solarisation (IPS) under Component-C of PM-KUSUM which benefits individual farmers who own grid-connected agriculture pumps. Source: The Hindu; In detail: KSERC order
Finance
Nothing critical to report this week.
Industrial Policy & Business Regulations
Nothing critical to report this week.
Land Acquisition & Labor Regulations
Nothing critical to report this week.
Infrastructure & Governance
Nothing critical to report this week.
Water & Sanitation
Nothing critical to report this week.
Center - State Relations
Manipur witnessed episodes of violent clashes at 11 polling stations during the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Polling will be rerun at the affected stations. Source: The Guardian
Any Other
India finished the first phase of polling for the 2024 general Lok Sabha elections on April 19. The first phase covered 102 Lok Sabha seats across 21 states and union territories and witnessed a turnout of 65.5 percent. The second phase of the elections will take place on April 26. Source: Times of India; In detail: Press Note
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