Which state governments have taken a decision to impose green cess of 4 paise per unit on industrial and commercial consumers of public and private utilities in order to promote non-conventional energy projects in the state?

The Maharashtra government introduced a 'green cess' on industrial and commercial electricity consumers to generate funds for renewable energy development. The levy of 4 paise per unit was intended to subsidize non-conventional energy projects like wind, solar, and biomass. This policy was part of the state's effort to meet its renewable energy purchase obligations.