Jharkhand Cabinet Decisions | The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, approved several significant proposals in its meeting held on Tuesday. The decisions spanned education, infrastructure, health, energy, welfare schemes, and administrative reforms. Below are the major highlights:
Key Approvals and Amendments
Approval of “Jharkhand Free and Compulsory Child Education (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025.”
Post-facto approval for advance withdrawal of ₹20 crore from the Contingency Fund to maintain law and order in FY 2025–26.
Implementation of Guidelines for Recording Evidence of Vulnerable Witnesses, 2025.
Compassionate appointment approved for the dependent of late Gopal Thakur, a former daily wage worker, in compliance with High Court order in L.P.A No. 717/2023, Sangita Thakur vs State of Jharkhand & Ors.
Approval of draft Jharkhand Road Safety Fund (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Pension and related benefits extended to temporary clerks in registration offices, considering their previous service as additional clerks.
Re-publication of Census 2027 notification in Jharkhand, as per Gazette Notification No. 2616 dated June 16, 2025 by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Compliance with High Court Orders
Regularisation and financial benefits approved for several petitioners including Naval Kishore Singh (WPS 2545/2024), Hiramani Toppo (WPS 6174/2022), Lalita Lakra (WPS 6166/2022), Vijay Kumar Sinha, Uma Nath Prasad, Ghulam Md. Ansari (WPS 4497/2022), Amar Kishore Singh (WPS 6348/2024), and others.
Pension benefits granted to petitioners Niranjan Krishna Verma (WPS 2406/2017) and Ranjit Kumar Sinha (WPS 3442/2017).
Compliance with orders in cases involving Sukhmait Devi (WPS 5375/2015), Pancham Mahto & Ors. (WPS 4786/2023), and Ganga Prasad Chaudhary (WPS 5046/2013).
Health Sector Decisions
Termination of service of doctors: Dr. Farhana (Giridih Sadar Hospital), Dr. Jyoti Kumari (Dhanbad), Dr. Bhawna (Koderma), Dr. Indranath Prasad (Sahibganj Sadar Hospital), and Dr. Rinku Kumari Singh (Bokaro).
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Approval of Jharkhand Deceased Donor Organ and Tissue Transplantation Guidelines.
Welfare and Social Security
Inclusion of “Manual Scavengers-related matters” under the Women, Child Development & Social Security Department’s responsibilities.
Administrative approval of ₹1851.67 crore for revised cost of Punasi Reservoir Project.
Relaxation of live photo requirement during application under Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana.
Establishment of “Mukhyamantri Jharkhand International Migrant Workers Grant and Assistance Fund” to support families of deceased migrant workers and assist in repatriation.
Extension and approval of state share under PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme for FY 2025–26.
Infrastructure and Road Projects
Approval of revised administrative costs for major road and bridge projects including:
ROB at Level Crossing No. 04/E, Jasidih-Deoghar rail section – ₹49.10 crore.
Ramgarh Bariatu–Hundru road reconstruction – ₹34.36 crore.
Nirsa-Kharkapathar road widening, Dhanbad – ₹58.07 crore.
Hata-Chaibasa road strengthening – ₹75.97 crore.
Daltonganj ROB–Semra Mines road – ₹104.25 crore.
Transfer of certain road projects from Rural Works Department to Road Construction Department for strengthening and widening.
Cultural and Academic Institutions
Establishment of Jharkhand State Lalit Kala Academy, Jharkhand State Sahitya Academy, and Jharkhand State Sangeet Natak Academy to promote fine arts, literature, and performing arts across the state.
Approval of Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Administrative sanction for ₹244.73 crore for construction of Government Engineering College, Giridih.
Establishment of Anganwadi centres under DAJGUA campaign (50 centres) and PM-JANMAN scheme (109 centres) in tribal-dominated areas.
Energy and Power Sector Approvals
Multiple transmission line and sub-station projects approved with financial sanction, including:
132/33 KV Grid Sub-station at Chas ITI More – ₹74.95 crore.
220 KV Baliyapur–Maithon line – ₹174.36 crore.
132 KV Baliyapur–Sindri line – ₹67.59 crore.
GIS Sub-station at Dhanbad Binod Bihari Chowk – ₹113.43 crore.
Maithon GIS Sub-station – ₹172.88 crore.
Multiple Maithon and Tundi transmission line projects exceeding ₹126 crore.
Third revised estimate of Pataratu Super Thermal Power Station transmission project – ₹1871.02 crore.
Other Approvals
Establishment of Jharkhand Budget Stabilisation Fund Rules, 2025.
Exclusive wholesale liquor rights granted to Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Limited (JSBCL) under amended 2025 liquor rules.
Formation of Jharkhand State Displacement and Rehabilitation Commission Rules, 2025.
Approval of participation in World Bank-funded Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II & III.
Use of Radisson Blu Hotel Ranchi facilities during the 16th Finance Commission’s visit, with approval of ₹47.08 lakh expenditure.
Approval of Jharkhand Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025.
Establishment of Aeropark at Dhanbad Airport under PPP mode.
Approval of amendments to Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Examination Rules, 2017.
Lifetime government residence allotted to former CM Shibu Soren’s wife, Rupi Soren, after his demise.
