Telangana ₹200 Cr Scheme to Convert 18,766 Autos to EVs with ₹1.5 Lakh Subsidy

Telangana CM Announces Bharat Future City as India's First Net-Zero Smart City; Per Capita Income ₹4.18 Lakh

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced the development of 'Bharat Future City' as India's first net-zero smart city during the 80th Independence Day speech at Golconda Fort. The state's per capita income reached ₹4,18,931, 91% above national average. Key initiatives include ₹1.70 lakh crore agriculture spend, ₹1.29 lakh crore investments via TG-iPASS, and the establishment of Young India Skills University.

Andhra Pradesh EV Policy 2024-29: 5% Subsidy, 5-Year Tax Exemption, 25% Charging Incentive

Andhra Pradesh has announced a comprehensive EV push under the Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 2024-29, offering up to 5% subsidy on ex-showroom price, five-year road tax exemption, and 25% incentive for charging stations. With a target of 2 lakh electric two-wheelers and 20,000 cars by 2029, the state aims to become a leader in electric mobility.

Bihar Targets 24 GW Renewable Energy by 2030 with ₹1.38 Lakh Crore Solar Investment Plan

Bihar, facing severe energy deficits and high power purchase costs, has announced a ₹1.38 lakh crore investment plan to achieve 24 GW renewable energy capacity and 6 GWh energy storage by 2030. The plan aims to meet projected peak demand of 11,747 MW and includes a Green Energy Corridor and large-scale solar parks.

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: ₹300 Cr Iyothee Thass Scheme for Adi Dravidar Habitations

Tamil Nadu's revised Budget 2026-27 introduces the 'Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme' (₹300 crore) for comprehensive development of Adi Dravidar habitations and the 'Mannin Magal Thittam' (₹20 crore) to make Adi Dravidar and tribal women agricultural labourers landowners. This is a key state welfare initiative with high social justice and governance exam relevance.

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: Fishing Aid Raised to ₹7,000, Vetri Magalir Goat Scheme & Livestock Insurance Announced

Tamil Nadu's revised budget for 2026-27 increases lean-period fishing assistance from ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per family, benefiting 1.93 lakh traditional fishermen. It also launches the 'Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme' for destitute women and transgender persons, and a new livestock insurance scheme 'Kaalnadaigal Kaappom'.

TN CM Vijay Announces Annapoorani Super Six Scheme: 3 Free LPG Cylinders & Vetri Payanam Bus Travel Expansion

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay announced two major welfare schemes for women: 'Annapoorani Super Six' providing 3 free LPG cylinders/year to 1.30 crore families (₹4,000 Cr cost), and 'Vetri Payanam' expanding free bus travel to all government buses with no income/journey cap (₹6,000 Cr cost). This is significant for state welfare economics and women's empowerment.

Telangana Expert Panel Recommends Restructuring Minor Irrigation to Address 95% Borewell Dependence

An expert panel submitted a report to Telangana CM on restructuring the Minor Irrigation (MI) sector. It found that the merger of MI with major irrigation departments in 2020 led to neglect, with 90-95% of farmers not receiving water from MI sources and relying on borewells. The panel recommends fixing FTL boundaries, removing encroachments, empowering WUAs/PR bodies to collect water cess, and saving ₹3,000 crore annually in energy costs.

Telangana Passes CURE Act 2026: Replaces 1955 GHMC Act, Targets $1 Trillion Economy by 2034

Telangana Legislative Assembly passes the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 (CURE Act) to replace the 70-year-old GHMC Act of 1955. The Act aims to provide uniform governance, decentralised administration, and accelerate infrastructure development in Hyderabad's core urban area, directly linked to the state's ambitious $1 trillion economy target by 2034.