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Jharkhand Winter Session: 18 Key Decisions—From State Fish to STEM Labs

The Jharkhand Cabinet has approved the winter session of the state Assembly from December 5 to 11. A total of 18 proposals covering infrastructure, education, and social welfare were cleared. Key decisions include declaring Mangur as the state fish and setting up STEM labs in schools. The Cabinet also approved road upgrades and e-evidence rules for judicial efficiency.

Key Points: Jharkhand Cabinet Clears 18 Proposals Ahead of Winter Session

  • Winter session scheduled from December 5 to 11 in Jharkhand Assembly
  • Mangur fish declared state fish to boost conservation and commerce
  • E-evidence and e-summons rules approved for new criminal laws
  • STEM labs to be set up in all CM Schools of Excellence
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Jharkhand winter session from Dec 5, Cabinet clears 18 proposals

Cabinet chaired by CM Hemant Soren approves winter session dates, declares Mangur as state fish, and clears infrastructure, education, and judicial reforms.

"The Cabinet also approved the decision to declare native Mangur fish as the state fish of Jharkhand - Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dadel"

Ranchi, Nov 12

The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, on Wednesday approved convening the winter session of the state Assembly from December 5 to December 11.

A total of 18 proposals related to infrastructure, education, administrative reforms, and social welfare were cleared during the cabinet meeting.

Briefing the media, Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dadel said the Cabinet also approved the decision to declare native Mangur fish as the state fish of Jharkhand, a move aimed at boosting conservation and promoting its commercial production.

In another key decision, the Cabinet approved e-evidence and e-summons model rules to facilitate the implementation of the three new criminal laws, which are expected to enhance transparency and speed up judicial proceedings.

To strengthen science and technology education, the government decided to establish STEM labs in all Chief Minister’s Schools of Excellence across the state’s 24 districts.

Among other approvals, the Cabinet sanctioned the creation of Head Forest Guard posts by promoting 1,315 forest guards out of the 3,883 sanctioned posts in the Forest Department.

The Cabinet also extended old pension scheme benefits to the teachers and staff of Netarhat Residential School, Jharkhand’s premier residential institution.

To boost tourism, the government approved a proposal to redevelop a hotel in Deoghar into a four-star facility on a public-private partnership (PPP) model at an estimated cost of Rs 113.97 crore.

Two major road projects also received approval -- Rs 133 crore for upgrading the Giridih-Jamua Road to two lanes and Rs 29.76 crore for improving the Simdega-Kerasai-Odisha Border Road.

Additionally, Rs 37.27 crore was sanctioned from the contingency fund for the Setu Bandhan Project aimed at bridge construction and connectivity improvement.

The Cabinet also approved the lease of 147.05 acres of land in Latehar district to a private company for the Chakla Coal Project for 30 years.

Other decisions included amendments to the service rules of the Police Radio Department and the India Reserve Battalion, and the regularisation of contract workers under the Polytechnic Education Project.

- IANS

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Rohit P
STEM labs in all CM schools is a brilliant move! This will help our children compete at national level. Jharkhand needs more such educational initiatives. 👏
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Arjun K
Good to see Mangur fish getting recognition as state fish. It's part of our local cuisine and culture. Hope this boosts local fisheries and creates employment opportunities.
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Sarah B
While the initiatives look good on paper, I hope there's proper monitoring and implementation. Too often we see announcements but poor execution. The PPP hotel project needs careful oversight.
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Vikram M
E-evidence and e-summons will definitely speed up our judicial system. Much needed reform! Also good to see forest guards getting promotions - they work in tough conditions.
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Michael C
The coal project lease concerns me - hope environmental safeguards are in place. Jharkhand's forests are precious and we need sustainable development, not just industrial growth.
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Kavya N
Old pension scheme for Netarhat school staff is a welcome decision! Our teachers deserve financial security. Hope other states learn from this. 💯

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