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Jharkhand Launches ‘Abua Awas Yojna’ (AAY) Housing Scheme

October 30, 2023

The Jharkhand Cabinet recently approved the ‘Abua Awas Yojna’ (AAY), a housing scheme designed to provide eight lakh pucca houses to homeless individuals in the state. With a total budget of Rs 16,320 crore, the scheme will be executed in ..

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Jharkhand Incorporates Transgender Community into Universal Pension Scheme

September 7, 2023

In a pioneering stride towards social inclusion, the Jharkhand government has extended the scope of its universal pension scheme to encompass transgender individuals. Under the newly implemented Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana, eligible transgender beneficiaries are entitled to a ..

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Jharkhand Competitive Examination (Measure for Control and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2023

August 4, 2023

On August 3, 2023, the Jharkhand Assembly passed the Jharkhand Competitive Examination (Measure for Control and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2023, introducing strict provisions to curb cheating in competitive exams. The Bill aims to uphold the integrity ..

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Jharkhand’s PESA Draft Rules

July 27, 2023

The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, commonly known as PESA, plays a crucial role in ensuring self-governance and empowerment for tribal communities residing in Scheduled Areas. Recently, the Jharkhand government published draft rules for public consultation ..

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Jharkhand’s Vision Document to Achieve 2070 Net Zero Target

July 21, 2023

Jharkhand, a state known for its rich mineral resources and significant contribution to India’s industrial development, is now gearing up for a remarkable transition towards sustainability and a low-carbon economy. The state’s Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change recently ..

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New Building of Jharkhand High Court

May 25, 2023

The new building of the Jharkhand High Court in Ranchi stands as a testament to modern architecture and the commitment to efficient justice. It was inaugurated recently by President Murmu. With a cost of Rs 550 crore, this grand structure ..

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Deoghar Mart: Online Marketplace for Jharkhand Local Artisans

February 4, 2023

Deoghar Mart is an e-commerce website selling local arts and crafts. It was launched by Mr Manjunath Bhanjantri. He is basically from a bamboo artisan community. His village has more than 34 different artisan families. Manjunath has taken his community ..

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Jharkhand Domicile Bill-Update

February 3, 2023

The Jharkhand Government passed the Domicile Bill and the bill was sent to the governor for his assent. The governor refused to sign the bill. According to the Governor, the bill fails to provide equal employment opportunities to all the ..

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