Federal Pulse: The Monthly Wrap from Across the Country

Ships Come In

The Maharashtra government has approved a comprehensive policy to bolster the shipbuilding, ship repair and ship recycling industries. The policy targets an investment of ₹6,600 crore by 2030, with the goal of creating 40,000 jobs in the state. It also outlines plans to develop marine shipyard clusters, allocate land for individual shipyards and recycling units and provide infrastructure. Land will be allocated by the Maharashtra Maritime Board at concessional rates or through long-term leases of up to 30 years.

Power Play

The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved a joint venture with the North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation to implement five mega hydropower projects in Shi-Yomi district. The Cabinet met in Kibithu, 15km from the border with China, underscoring the strategic intent of the projects. The projects—Heo, Hirong, Naying, Tato I and II—will have a combined capacity of 2,626 MW. The Heo and Tato I projects were cleared by the Centre in 2024.

Renewable Goals

Gujarat tops renewable energy capacity in the country, with 35,163MW installed as of April 30. With this, the state has surpassed Rajasthan, followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra. To enhance energy reliability, the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam plans to establish battery-storage units to supply renewable energy to industries. The initiative hopes to support industries adopt clean energy, especially those without space for captive solar.

Correcting Regional Imbalance

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, led by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, approved a new policy on May 6 to attract global capability centres to Tier-II and III cities. The focus on these cities is expected to reduce income inequalities, while accelerating overall development. The policy offers a land subsidy, full stamp duty exemption, capital subsidy and annual reimbursements for salaries and operational costs.

Boost to Rural Infra

The Tamil Nadu government has increased the budgetary allocation for its public contributory scheme, Namakku Naame Thittam, from ₹100 crore to ₹150 crore for FY26. The list of permissible work under the scheme has also been expanded to include rural infrastructure such as roads and bridges, as well as waste-management facilities.

Compiled by Devabrata Dutta, Tarunya Sanjay and Vikash Tripathi