The Jharkhand Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, convened on March 12, 2025, to discuss and approve several significant decisions aimed at governance, legal matters, infrastructure, and social welfare. Here are the key takeaways from the meeting.
Legal and Administrative Approvals
Approval was granted for the regularization of late Bhagat Charan Mahanti’s service and the compassionate appointment of his daughter, Priya Mahanti, following multiple court orders.
The government approved the regularization of Hasnain Akhtar’s service, granting him financial benefits as per a Jharkhand High Court order.
Regularization and financial benefits were approved for retired clerk Devnarayan Singh in compliance with court directives.
The cabinet sanctioned the fee structure for legal officers representing the state government in Jharkhand High Court and other tribunals.
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The Ranchi Additional Judicial Commissioner-1 court was designated as a special court under the Jharkhand Competitive Examination Act, 2023, to curb malpractices in recruitment.
Infrastructure and Development Initiatives
The Jharkhand Comprehensive Power Coverage Scheme was extended until March 2025 to complete pending work.
Approval was granted for the installation of a 9-foot bronze statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park, Ranchi.
The cabinet extended the deadline for completing the 5000MT cold storage facility in Ranchi until the 2025-26 fiscal year.
An extension was approved for the mining lease held by Jharkhand State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. in Sikni Coal Block.
Amendments were sanctioned in the Jharkhand Mineral-Held Land Cess Act, 2024.
Health and Welfare Decisions
Reimbursement of Rs 28 lakh was approved for the medical expenses of Chief Electrical Engineer Arvind Kumar Baldev Prasad, who underwent cancer treatment at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai.
Post-facto approval was granted for the Rs 14.52 lakh expenditure on air ambulance services for late IAS officer Nagendra Kumar Sinha’s emergency medical transfer.
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The government approved modifications to the mandatory three-year government service rule for PG (Medical/MDS) graduates from state medical colleges.
Employment and Financial Benefits
Partial approval was granted for the appeal of Radheshyam Manjhi, a retired Executive Engineer, modifying a previously imposed salary increment freeze.
Appeals related to pension deductions and salary benefits were addressed, ensuring financial relief for retired government employees.
The cabinet approved the pending salary payments for employees of the erstwhile Bihar Panchayat Raj Finance Corporation.
Public Safety and Governance
The Jharkhand Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2025, was approved for reintroduction in the state assembly after the withdrawal of the 2024 bill.
A new recruitment rule, the Jharkhand Police, Warder, Home Guard, and Excise Constable Joint Recruitment Rules, 2025, was approved.
Amendments were made to the Jharkhand Assistant Jailor Cadre Rules, 2012.
Education and Social Welfare
The extension of non-governmental organization (NGO) management for tribal residential schools, Ashram schools, and PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) primary schools was approved.
Approval was given for electrification projects worth Rs 55.92 crore for unelectrified PVTG and tribal homes under On-grid and Off-grid schemes.
Economic and Taxation Reforms
The cabinet approved amendments to the Jharkhand Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017, aligning it with recent central government changes.
Service support for e-PoS (electronic Point of Sale) systems at Public Distribution System (PDS) outlets was extended for another eight months or until 4G network-based e-PoS systems are installed.
Disaster Management and Climate Resilience
Storms and heatwaves were officially declared as state-specific natural disasters, allowing affected citizens to receive government aid.
Approval was granted to restore pension benefits under the revised pay scale effective from January 1, 2016.
These decisions highlight the Jharkhand government’s commitment to legal compliance, infrastructure development, social welfare, and governance reforms. The implementation of these policies is expected to bring substantial improvements across various sectors in the state.
