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Energy & environment

Electricity, nuclear, mining, pollution and climate rules.

Reaches 🎓 Education & exams 6⚖️ Rights & safety 3🏭 Running a business 9
-7% vs prior 6 mo
78actions in 18 months
5ministries recently
5/12recent actions confirmed

Why is this steady?

Over the last 3 months, government activity on this topic averaged 6.2 weighted points a month — -7% compared with the 6 months before that (6.6/month). 5 different ministries acted on it recently.

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Signal interpretation. Activity continued at roughly the prior pace — 12 actions in the last 3 months, in line with the 6-month baseline.

  1. ~29 Jul Court ruling The Supreme Court struck down backdated environmental clearances — again. ✓
  2. ~29 Jul Committee report How to get more washed coal to power plants — a committee's plan. ✓
  3. ~31 Jul Cabinet approval Cabinet backs floating solar on reservoirs. ✓
  4. Aug 2026 Law passed Parliament changed the mining law — and clipped states' power to tax minerals.
For you
  • StudentFederalism students: a live Centre–state fight over who taxes what.
  • Founder / small businessMining and metals businesses: state levies curtailed, mineral-bearing land regulation centralised.
  • StudentEnergy students: land-light solar at scale.
  • Founder / small businessSolar developers and EPC firms: a new project category with central support.

Nothing specific for this persona in the recent actions.

What this does not mean
  • Activity is not importance. A topic with three high-stakes actions can matter more than one with ten routine ones.

What would make this signal fade: A session month with several actions would tip this to Heating up; two quiet months would tip it to Cooling.

Why confidence is High
  • 78 tagged actions across 18 months
  • 12 in the last 3 months, spread over 3 month(s)
  • 5 ministries active recently
  • 5 of 12 recent actions independently reported (News On AIR, LiveLaw, New Indian Express, NDTV)

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Evidence, month by month

Every action PRS recorded on this topic, newest month first. Open a month to read what changed.

Sep 2026 · 3 actions
  • Open for comment ×1.5Energy✓ Independently confirmed⚖️🏭
    Comments invited on Draft Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2026 PRS review Also reported by: News On AIR, LiveLaw
  • Open for comment ×1.5Environment
    Draft Rules on levying environmental compensation for stubble burning released for public feedback PRS review
  • Cabinet approval ×1.8Energy✓ Independently confirmed
    Cabinet approves the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme PRS review Also reported by: New Indian Express, NDTV, Indian Express
Aug 2026 · 6 actions
  • Open for comment ×1.5Energy🎓⚖️🏭
    India is writing the rulebook for private nuclear power. You had until 4 September to weigh in.Comments invited on the draft Rules and Regulations under the SHANTI Act, 2025

    The Department of Atomic Energy released the draft Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Rules, 2026 and draft SHANTI Regulations, 2026.

    • StudentRelevant if you study energy, engineering or law — this is a whole new regulatory field opening up.
    • Founder / small businessEnergy and deep-tech founders: liability and licensing rules here decide who can play.
    PRS review
  • Law passed ×3.0Mining🎓🏭
    Parliament changed the mining law — and clipped states' power to tax minerals.Parliament passes amendments to the MMDR Act, 1957

    The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by Parliament.

    • StudentFederalism students: a live Centre–state fight over who taxes what.
    • Founder / small businessMining and metals businesses: state levies curtailed, mineral-bearing land regulation centralised.
    PRS review · source 1
  • Committee report ×1.2Environment🎓
    Forest fires in the Himalayas — what Parliament's committee wants done.Standing Committee submits report on forest fires in the Himalayan region

    The Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (Chair: Dr Medha Vishram Kulkarni) presented its report on ‘Forest fires in the Himalayan region, its adverse effects and mitigation measures.

    • StudentEnvironment students and hill-state residents: prevention, funding and forest governance.
    PRS review · source 1
  • Committee report ×1.2Mining🎓🏭
    India's overseas mineral-buying company gets a parliamentary review.Standing Committee submits report on Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL)

    The Standing Committee on Coal and Mines (Chair: Mr Anurag Singh Thakur) presented its report on “KABIL: India’s Quest for Global Minerals”.

    • StudentGeopolitics and energy students: KABIL is the vehicle for lithium and cobalt abroad.
    • Founder / small businessEV, battery and electronics makers: critical-mineral supply strategy.
    PRS review
  • Committee report ×1.2Energy🏭
    A parliamentary audit of NHPC, the state hydropower company.Public Undertakings Committee submits report on NHPC

    The Committee on Public Undertakings (Chair: Mr. Baijayant Panda) presented its report on ‘National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC)’.

    • Founder / small businessPower and infra vendors: project pipeline and procurement findings.
    PRS review · source 1
  • Committee report ×1.2Commerce and Industry🏭
    What Parliament's own committee thinks of the India–US trade relationship.Standing Committee submitted report on India-US trade relations

    The Standing Committee on Commerce (Chair: Ms. Dola Sen) presented its report on ‘Evaluation of India-US Trade Relations’.

    • Founder / small businessExporters and D2C sellers: tariff and market-access recommendations that may shape the interim deal.
    • SalariedRelevant if you work in IT services, pharma or textiles exposed to US demand.
    PRS review · source 1
Jul 2026 · 3 actions
  • Committee report ×1.2Mining and Coal✓ Independently confirmed🏭
    How to get more washed coal to power plants — a committee's plan.Standing Committee submits report on increasing washed coal production

    The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel (Chair: Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur) submitted its report on ‘Infrastructure Development to Augment Washed Coal Production’.

    • Founder / small businessCoal washeries and thermal plant suppliers.
    • SalariedCleaner coal means marginally cleaner air near plants.
    PRS review · source 1 Also reported by: Business Standard, The Hindu, CNBC-TV18
  • Court ruling ×1.5Environment✓ Independently confirmed🎓⚖️🏭
    The Supreme Court struck down backdated environmental clearances — again.Supreme Court struck down office memorandum granting retrospective ECs

    The Supreme Court (2026) has held that a prior Environmental Clearance (EC) remains mandatory under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and that retrospective EC can be granted only in exceptional circumstances, through a valid…

    • StudentEnvironmental law students: a landmark on retrospective approvals.
    • Founder / small businessProjects that started before clearance cannot be regularised after the fact.
    PRS review Also reported by: New Indian Express, Business Standard
  • Cabinet approval ×1.8Energy✓ Independently confirmed🎓🏭
    Cabinet backs floating solar on reservoirs.Cabinet approves scheme for development of floating solar photovoltaic projects

    The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana with an outlay of Rs 5,070 crore.

    • StudentEnergy students: land-light solar at scale.
    • Founder / small businessSolar developers and EPC firms: a new project category with central support.
    PRS review Also reported by: pmindia.gov.in, News On AIR, NDTV
Jun 2026 · 3 actions
  • Rules notified ×2.0Mining✓ Independently confirmed🎓🏭
    A coal exchange gets its rules — coal will trade like a commodity.The Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 notified

    The Ministry of Coal notified the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026. The Rules have been notified under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, which provides for establishment of Mineral Exchanges.

    • StudentEnergy economics students: price discovery for coal.
    • Founder / small businessCoal buyers and power producers: a market route to fuel.
    PRS review Also reported by: News On AIR, PIB, The Hindu, ANI
  • Open for comment ×1.5Mining🎓🏭
    Draft rules under mining laws released.Draft Rules released under mining laws

    The Ministry of Mines released the draft Minerals (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2026 and the draft Offshore Areas Mineral (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2026 for public consultation.

    • StudentFederalism and resource-law students.
    • Founder / small businessMining and quarrying: leasing and auction conditions.
    PRS review
  • Cabinet approval ×1.8Transport✓ Independently confirmed💰🏭
    A fuel price stabilisation fund for airlines.Cabinet approves fuel price stabilisation fund for Indian airlines

    The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,000 crore fund for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The fund aims to support capped Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for scheduled Indian airlines.

    • Founder / small businessAviation and travel businesses: cost predictability.
    • SalariedAirfares may swing less with oil prices.
    PRS review Also reported by: pmindia.gov.in, News On AIR, The Hindu, New Indian Express
May 2026 · 2 actions
  • Cabinet approval ×1.8Coal✓ Independently confirmed
    Cabinet approves a scheme for promotion of surface coal/lignite gasification

    The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for promotion of surface coal/lignite gasification.

    PRS review Also reported by: pmindia.gov.in, PIB, Indian Express
  • Update ×1.0External Affairs✓ Independently confirmed
    India-US signed framework on critical minerals and rare earths

    India and the United States signed a framework on ‘Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths’.

    PRS review Also reported by: The Hindu, NDTV
Apr 2026 · 2 actions
  • Rules notified ×2.0Sports✓ Independently confirmed💰
    Guidelines for mining plans for underground coal gasification released

    The Ministry of Coal released guidelines for the preparation and approval of mining plans for coal and lignite blocks for underground coal gasification.

    PRS review Also reported by: PIB, The Hindu, Business Standard, Economic Times
  • Open for comment ×1.5Environment
    Draft Tar-balls Management Rules, 2026 released for public consultation

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released draft Tar-balls Management Rules, 2026 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, for public consultation.

    PRS review Also reported by: Indian Express
Mar 2026 · 8 actions
  • Rules notified ×2.0Mining
    Amendments to Rules on mineral leasing and inclusion notified

    The Ministry of Mines notified amendments to the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016.

    PRS review
  • Rules notified ×2.0Power
    CERC notifies amendments to regulations on renewable energy certificates

    The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) notified the CERC (Terms and Conditions for Renewable Energy Certificates for Renewable Energy Generation) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026.

    PRS review
  • Open for comment ×1.5Mining🏭
    Draft Mineral Exchange Rules released for public consultation

    The Ministry of Mines released Draft Mineral Exchange Rules, 2026 for public consultation.

    PRS review Also reported by: Business Standard
  • Rules notified ×2.0Mining✓ Independently confirmed
    Amendments to Mineral Auction Rules, 2015 notified

    The Ministry of Mines notified amendments to the Mineral Auction Rules, 2015 which provide the procedure for grant of mineral concessions.

    PRS review Also reported by: Economic Times, Mint, Business Standard
  • Open for comment ×1.5Environment and Water✓ Independently confirmed💰🏭
    Draft amendments to the End-of-life Vehicles Rules released

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released draft amendments to the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025 for public feedback.

    PRS review Also reported by: ThePrint, New Indian Express
  • Open for comment ×1.5Power💰🏭
    Comments invited on amendments to the Rights of Consumers Rules

    The Ministry of Power has invited comments on the draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2026.

    PRS review Also reported by: Times of India
  • Cabinet approval ×1.8Environment and Water✓ Independently confirmed💰
    Cabinet approves Nationally Determined Contribution targets for 2031-35

    The Union Cabinet approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) for 2031-35. NDCs are climate action targets submitted by countries under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

    PRS review Also reported by: pmindia.gov.in, DD News, ThePrint
  • Update ×1.0Commerce and Industry📱🏭
    Cap on remission rates removed for exporters

    The central government removed the 50% cap on remission rates on export products that was introduced in February 2026.

    PRS review
Feb 2026 · 1 actions
  • Rules notified ×2.0Mining✓ Independently confirmed🏭
    Rules notified under the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act

    The Ministry of Mines has notified the Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Transportation) Rules, 2026.

    PRS review Also reported by: Taxscan, Business Standard, SCC Online
Jan 2026 · 8 actions
  • Open for comment ×1.5Mining and Coal
    Draft amendments to the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 released for public consultation

    The Ministry of Coal has released draft amendments to the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960. The Rules are formulated under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

    PRS review
  • Open for comment ×1.5Mining and Coal💰
    Draft amendments to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 released for public consultation

    The Ministry of Mines has released draft amendments to the Mineral Auction Rules, 2015. The Rules are formulated under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

    PRS review
  • Rules notified ×2.0Environment✓ Independently confirmed
    Environmental (Protection) Fund rules notified

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environment (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026.

    PRS review Also reported by: SCC Online, Times of India
  • Open for comment ×1.5Mining and Coal🏭
    Draft amendments to Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act released

    The Ministry of Coal released the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 for public consultation.

    PRS review Also reported by: LiveLaw
  • Update ×1.0Environment💰
    Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Targets extended to four additional industries

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has amended the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025.

    PRS review Also reported by: Economic Times
  • Open for comment ×1.5Environment
    Draft amendments to Ash Utilisation Notification, 2021 released for consultation

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released draft amendments to the Ash Utilisation Notification, 2021.

    PRS review
  • Rules notified ×2.0Environment
    Uniform consent guidelines amended under Air and Water Acts

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has amended the 2025 Uniform Consent Guidelines under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

    PRS review Also reported by: SCC Online
  • Rules notified ×2.0Environment✓ Independently confirmed
    Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 notified

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026.

    PRS review Also reported by: Down To Earth, LiveLaw, Law Beat
Dec 2025 · 12 actions
  • Rules notified ×2.0Energy💰
    CERC notifies guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements

    The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) notified guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs).

    PRS review Also reported by: Economic Times
  • Law passed ×3.0Energy✓ Independently confirmed🏭
    Parliament passes a Bill to modify the legal framework for nuclear energy

    The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 was passed by Parliament.

    PRS review · source 1 Also reported by: Mint, Economic Times, Times of India
  • Open for comment ×1.5Mining✓ Independently confirmed
    Comments invited on the draft Coal Exchange Rules, 2025

    The Ministry of Coal has invited comments on the Draft Coal Exchange Rules, 2025. The draft Rules have been framed under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

    PRS review Also reported by: Business Standard, BusinessLine
  • Open for comment ×1.5Mining🏭
    Comments invited on draft amendments to the MMDR Act, 1957

    The Ministry of Coal invited comments on draft amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act).

    PRS review Also reported by: LiveLaw
  • Rules notified ×2.0Energy✓ Independently confirmed💰
    The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 notified

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notified the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025.

    PRS review Also reported by: News On AIR, PIB, Economic Times
  • Committee report ×1.2Energy✓ Independently confirmed
    Standing Committee submits report on review of solar power projects

    The Standing Committee on Energy (Chair: Mr. Shrirang Appa Barne) presented its report on ‘Performance Evaluation of Solar Power Projects in the Country’.

    PRS review · source 1 Also reported by: ladakh.gov.in
  • Committee report ×1.2Mining✓ Independently confirmed
    Standing Committee submits report on clearances for coal projects

    The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel (Chair: Mr. Anurag Thakur) submitted report on ‘Expediting and Simplifying the Environment and Forest Clearance Process for Coal Mining Projects’.

    PRS review · source 1 Also reported by: Economic Times, The Hindu, Times of India
  • Committee report ×1.2Mining
    Standing Committee submits report on self-reliance in minerals and metals

    The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel (Chair: Mr. Anurag Thakur) submitted report on ‘Self-Reliance in Minerals and Metals’.

    PRS review · source 1
  • Committee report ×1.2Environment✓ Independently confirmed
    Standing Committee submits report on air pollution in Delhi-NCR

    The Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change (Chair: Mr. Bhubaneswar Kalita) on ‘Air Pollution in Delhi NCR and steps taken by various agencies for its mitigation’.

    PRS review · source 1 Also reported by: News On AIR, PIB, The Hindu, NDTV
  • Bill introduced ×2.0Mining✓ Independently confirmed
    New window introduced for auction of coal linkages in non-regulated sector

    The Ministry of Coal has amended the Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) Linkage Auction Policy, 2016 to introduce a new auction window, CoalSETU (Coal for Seamless, Efficient and Transparent Utilisation).

    PRS review Also reported by: New Indian Express, CNBC-TV18, Economic Times
  • Committee report ×1.2Energy
    Estimates Committee submits report on implementation of PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar schemes

    The Estimates Committee (Chair: Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal) presented its report on “Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urjan Suraksha Evam Utthaan Madhabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) and PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana”.

    PRS review · source 1
  • Committee report ×1.2Environment✓ Independently confirmed
    Standing Committee submits report on water pollution in Delhi NCR

    The Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change (Chair: Mr Bhubaneswar Kalita) submitted its report on “Water Pollution in Delhi NCR and Steps Taken by Various Agencies for its Mitigation”.

    PRS review · source 1 Also reported by: NDTV, Times of India, Deccan Herald
Nov 2025 · 2 actions
  • Court ruling ×1.5Environment✓ Independently confirmed⚖️
    Supreme Court upheld validity of retrospective Environmental Clearances

    Hearing a review petition on an earlier ruling, the Supreme Court held that retrospective Environmental Clearance (EC) can be granted in exceptional circumstances.

    PRS review Also reported by: The Hindu, SCC Online
  • Update ×1.0Power✓ Independently confirmed
    Policy regarding co-firing of biomass in coal-based plants

    The Ministry of Power has released a revised policy regarding use of biomass pellets in coals based thermal plants for co-firing.

    PRS review Also reported by: Down To Earth, New Indian Express
Oct 2025 · 3 actions
  • Open for comment ×1.5Power✓ Independently confirmed💰
    Comments invited on draft amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003

    The Ministry of Power has invited comments on the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

    PRS review Also reported by: Times of India, LiveLaw
  • Update ×1.0Environment✓ Independently confirmed💰🏭
    Emission intensity targets released for certain industries

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target (GEI) Rules, 2025, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

    PRS review Also reported by: The Hindu, Indian Express, Down To Earth
  • Update ×1.0Mining
    Intermediary timelines specified for execution of mining lease

    The Ministry of Mines has notified amendments to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015. These Rules have been issued under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

    PRS review
Sep 2025 · 3 actions
  • Rules notified ×2.0Power
    Rules on energy storage system amended

    The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2025. The 2005 Rules provide for the regulation of energy storage systems (ESS).

    PRS review Also reported by: BusinessLine
  • Cabinet approval ×1.8Mining✓ Independently confirmed💰
    Cabinet approves scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals

    The Union Cabinet approved an incentive scheme for promotion of critical minerals recycling under the National Critical Mineral Mission.

    PRS review Also reported by: pmindia.gov.in, News On AIR, Moneycontrol, Mint
  • Rules notified ×2.0Power✓ Independently confirmed
    National policy on geothermal energy notified

    The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy.

    PRS review Also reported by: News On AIR
Aug 2025 · 5 actions
  • Law passed ×3.0Mining✓ Independently confirmed
    The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 passed by Parliament

    The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 was passed by Parliament.

    PRS review · source 1 Also reported by: News On AIR, Economic Times
  • Update ×1.0Energy✓ Independently confirmed💰
    Power Ministry withdraws the uniform renewable energy tariff mechanism

    The Ministry of Power has withdrawn the Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff mechanism (URET). URET was introduced in 2024 for a duration of three years.

    PRS review Also reported by: Reuters, Down To Earth
  • Committee report ×1.2Rural Development
    Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj submits four reports

    The Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (Chair: Mr. Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka) submitted reports on: (i) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, (ii) Clean and Green Villages, (iii) Effective Functioning of DISHA Committees…

    PRS review · source 1
  • Committee report ×1.2Commerce and Industry💰
    Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel submits report on Steel Scrap Recycling Policy

    The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel (Chair: Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur) submitted its report on ‘Steel Scrap Recycling Policy’.

    PRS review · source 1
  • Cabinet approval ×1.8Energy✓ Independently confirmed💰
    Cabinet approves continuation of subsidy under Ujjwala Yojana for 2025-26

    The Union Cabinet approved continuation of LPG subsidy for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for 2025-26.

    PRS review Also reported by: pmindia.gov.in, DD News, News On AIR
Jul 2025 · 4 actions
  • Update ×1.0Environment✓ Independently confirmed💰
    Environment Ministry amends Sulphur Dioxide standards for thermal power plants

    The Ministry of Environment notified the Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2025.

    PRS review Also reported by: Hindustan Times, Down To Earth, Indian Express
  • Rules notified ×2.0Mining✓ Independently confirmed🏭
    Rules notified for operating rights over atomic minerals in offshore areas

    The Ministry of Mines notified the Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Operating Rights Rules, 2025 under the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002.

    PRS review Also reported by: DD News, BusinessLine, NDTV, The Hindu
  • Rules notified ×2.0Environment✓ Independently confirmed
    Rules notified for the management of contaminated sites

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Remediation of Contaminated Sites Rules, 2025 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. , 41 These Rules relate to the remediation of areas contaminated by toxic and…

    PRS review Also reported by: The Hindu, SCC Online
  • Rules notified ×2.0Environment✓ Independently confirmed
    Rules notified for recycling of non-ferrous metal scraps

    The Ministry of Environment notified Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025.

    PRS review Also reported by: Financial Express, Moneycontrol
Jun 2025 · 6 actions
  • Rules notified ×2.0Mining✓ Independently confirmed🏭
    National Critical Mineral Mission notified

    The Ministry of Mines notified the National Critical Mineral Mission to be set up for seven years till 2030-31.

    PRS review Also reported by: PIB, India Today
  • Open for comment ×1.5Power✓ Independently confirmed📱
    Comments invited on draft amendments to power market regulations

    The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has invited comments on the draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Markets) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025.

    PRS review Also reported by: Economic Times, Business Standard
  • Rules notified ×2.0Environment
    Revisions to the National Mission for Green India notified

    Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change released the revised mission document on the National Mission on Green India.

    PRS review
  • Open for comment ×1.5Power✓ Independently confirmed
    Comments invited on draft amendments to energy storage system regulations

    The Ministry of Power has invited comments on the draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2025.

    PRS review Also reported by: PIB, Economic Times
  • Rules notified ×2.0Environment✓ Independently confirmed
    Model Rules to regulate felling of trees for agroforestry released

    Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change released model Rules for felling of trees in agricultural lands for states and union territories.

    PRS review Also reported by: News On AIR, Times of India, New Indian Express
  • Rules notified ×2.0Power✓ Independently confirmed
    Guidelines on waste-to-energy projects revised

    The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified revised guidelines for waste-to-energy projects.

    PRS review Also reported by: News On AIR, Economic Times
May 2025 · 5 actions
  • Open for comment ×1.5Power
    Comments invited on draft guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements

    The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has invited comments on draft guidelines for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs).

    PRS review Also reported by: Reuters
  • Open for comment ×1.5Finance💰
    Finance Ministry issues draft framework of India’s climate finance taxonomy

    The Ministry of Finance released draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy for public feedback.

    PRS review Also reported by: Down To Earth
  • Court ruling ×1.5Environment✓ Independently confirmed⚖️
    Supreme Court struck down retrospective environmental clearances

    A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court struck down retrospective environmental clearances to projects.

    PRS review Also reported by: The Hindu, Indian Express, Down To Earth
  • Cabinet approval ×1.8Coal and Mining✓ Independently confirmed💰🏭
    Cabinet approves revised policy for coal allocation to power sector

    The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the revision of the Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India (SHAKTI) policy for allocating coal for the power sector.

    PRS review Also reported by: DD News, Economic Times, Business Standard
  • Open for comment ×1.5Coal and Mining✓ Independently confirmed
    Draft amendments to mineral auction rules released

    The Ministry of Mines issued draft amendments to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 for public consultation.

    PRS review Also reported by: LiveLaw, Business Standard, Economic Times
Apr 2025 · 2 actions
  • Rules notified ×2.0Environment✓ Independently confirmed
    Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025 notified

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

    PRS review Also reported by: Indian Express, New Indian Express
  • Open for comment ×1.5Environment✓ Independently confirmed💰🏭
    Ministry issued draft Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025

    The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued draft Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target (GEI) Rules, 2025, specifying greenhouse gases emission intensity targets for the obligated entities.

    PRS review Also reported by: Times of India, Indian Express, Down To Earth
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In the states

Bills introduced in state legislatures on this topic, from PRS's state Bill list. Listed by year (PRS records the year, not the month), so this layer sits beside the momentum score rather than inside it.

2 20267 2025 Andhra Pradesh 2Maharashtra 2Tamil Nadu 2Gujarat 1Karnataka 1Kerala 1
  • Gujarat2026The Gujarat Live-Stock Feed, Poultry Feed and Mineral Mixture (Regulation of Production, Storage, Distribution, Sale and Quality Control) Bill, 2026Bill (PDF)
  • Andhra Pradesh2026The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026Bill (PDF)
  • Andhra Pradesh2025The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Duty (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025Bill (PDF)
  • Karnataka2025The Karnataka Appointment of Recovery Commissioners for Seizure and Confiscation of Property arising from Illegal Mining and Proceeds of Crime Bill, 2025Bill (PDF)
  • Kerala2025The Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2025Bill (PDF)
  • Maharashtra2025The Gadchiroli District Mining Authority Bill, 2025Bill (PDF)
  • Maharashtra2025The Gadchiroli District Mining Authority Ordinance, 2025Bill (PDF)
  • Tamil Nadu2025The Tamil Nadu Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2025Bill (PDF)
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  • Tamil Nadu2025The Tamil Nadu Tax on Consumption or Sale of Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025Bill (PDF)

Policy journeys

The same instrument tracked across months — this is how a Bill becomes rules that reach you.

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What people are saying

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