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Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill

December 21, 2023

The Jharkhand Assembly has ratified the ‘Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill’ following a reconsideration, despite earlier opposition and constitutional concerns raised by Governor C P Radhakrishnan. The bill, brought forth by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, establishes 1932 as the cut-off ..

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Jharkhand Government Initiates Land Title Drive Under Forest Rights Act

November 6, 2023

On November 6, the Jharkhand government launched a special campaign named “Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan” with the goal of providing land title certificates to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act. This initiative is aimed at recognizing and securing ..

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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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