Jharkhand govt under Hemant Soren completes one year; CM hands over 8,792 appointment letters
Ranchi, Nov 28
With the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government completing one year of its second term on Friday, a state-level event was held in Ranchi’s Morabadi Ground where the Chief Minister distributed appointment letters to 8, 792 newly selected candidates across various departments.
The appointments include posts of Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Prisons, Jharkhand Education Service officials, District and Labour Superintendents, Probation Officers, Inspectors, Dentists, Assistant Professors, Entomologists and others.
Addressing the gathering, Soren said the day is significant as the state celebrated both the first anniversary of its "Abua Sarkar" and the completion of 25 years of Jharkhand’s formation.
He said thousands of youth were being given a chance to join government service, adding that nearly 9,000 appointment letters were distributed this year alone and a total of 16,000 government recruitments were completed in 2024.
The Chief Minister said more than 8,000 youths secured private-sector jobs this year, and between 2020 and 2024, the state created 24,000-25,000 government jobs and around 28,000 private-sector opportunities.
The turnout of youths at the event, he said, reflected the administration’s transparent recruitment policy and growing public trust.
"In our 25-year-old state, such a large number of appointments may never have been made in one go," he said.
Soren became emotional while recalling the absence of the late Dishom Guru Shibu Soren, calling him the guiding force behind the statehood movement.
He accused the opposition of attempting to derail the government’s work by spreading confusion and creating hurdles in the recruitment process.
"Despite all conspiracies, we continued to provide opportunities to our youth," he said, reiterating that the hiring process was completely transparent, with "no place for money or lobbying".
The Chief Minister said a significant number of women were among the recruits, calling it a sign of the state’s evolving social landscape.
He urged the newly appointed officers to partner in Jharkhand’s development and motivate youth in their respective districts. With the expansion of educational and training institutions, he said, future generations would be better integrated into the mainstream of development.
Cabinet ministers Radha Krishna Kishore, Irfan Ansari, Yogendra Prasad, Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Sanjay Prasad, Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Deepika Pandey Singh, Hafizul Ansari, Chamra Linda, Deepak Birua, MP Mahua Maji and MLA Kalpana Soren, along with several public representatives, attended the event.
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— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone from Jharkhand, I've seen many promises come and go. Hope these appointments are truly merit-based and not just political gimmicks. The proof will be in how these officers perform.
Great to see women getting significant representation in these appointments! This is real women empowerment, not just tokenism. Jharkhand is moving in the right direction. 💪
While the numbers look good, I hope the selection process was truly transparent as claimed. Government jobs in India often face allegations of corruption and nepotism.
My cousin got selected as Assistant Professor through this drive! Our entire family is so proud. After years of preparation, finally got a stable government job. Thank you CM Soren! 😊
16,000 government recruitments in 2024 is no small achievement. This will definitely boost the state's economy and reduce unemployment. Hope other states learn from Jharkhand's model.
The emotional tribute to Shibu Soren shows this government remembers its roots. Good to see development with dignity. Now the real test begins - delivering quality governance.
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