Current Affairs - State

Tripura became the first Indian state to complete all 51 priority areas under the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative launched in January 2026. The initiative, led by the Cabinet Secretariat, focuses on simplifying governance, reducing regulatory burdens, and improving ease of doing business. Tripura introduced several digital governance reforms, including a centralised e-Gazette system, an upgraded SWAGAAT single-window approval platform, and an auto-appeal mechanism under the Right to Services framework. The state also implemented sectoral reforms such as self-certification for land-use approvals and inspection exemptions for industries, while partnering with National Law University Tripura and IIM Calcutta for legal review and impact assessment.

Tripura introduced a rotational work-from-home policy for Group C and Group D government employees to reduce fuel consumption and state expenditure. Under this arrangement, only 50 percent of employees attend offices physically each day, while the remaining staff work remotely on a weekly rotational basis. Employees working from home are required to stay electronically connected and must report immediately during emergencies. Essential and emergency services were exempted from the directive to ensure uninterrupted public services. Tripura, with its capital at Agartala, became a full-fledged state on January 21, 1972, under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

Andhra Pradesh signed an agreement with the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), the Department of Telecommunications, BSNL, APBIL, and APSFL for implementing the Amended BharatNet Programme. The Central Government approved financial support of ₹2,432 crore for the project. The initiative aims to strengthen digital infrastructure by covering 13,426 Gram Panchayats and providing on-demand connectivity to thousands of villages. It also plans to facilitate more than 5 lakh rural home fibre connections. BharatNet is a flagship programme intended to expand broadband connectivity to rural India, while DBN, formerly known as USOF, funds major telecom and digital inclusion projects across the country.

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) felicitated five states for their successful integration of DigiLocker with citizen services during the National Consultative Workshop on Strengthening Cybersecurity Frameworks for State Data held on May 11, 2026. The recognised states included Karnataka, Gujarat, Keralam, Nagaland, and Rajasthan for their achievements in digital governance and service integration. DigiLocker, launched under the Digital India programme in 2015, enables citizens to securely access and store digital documents online. NeGD, functioning under the Digital India Corporation, plays an important role in promoting e-governance and digital public infrastructure across India.

The Assam cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in May 2026, with plans to introduce it in the state legislative assembly on May 26, 2026. The proposed law aims to regulate civil matters such as marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, and compulsory marriage registration through a common legal framework. Tribal communities in Assam are exempted from the bill to preserve their traditional customs and cultural practices. The bill aligns structurally with UCC models of states like Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Goa. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution mentions the Uniform Civil Code as a Directive Principle of State Policy.