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Jharkhand

Jharkhand is a state in eastern India carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November
2000. The state shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar
Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south, and West Bengal to the east. It has an
area of 79,710 km2 (30,778 sq mi)
Capital: Ranchi
Chief Minister: Raghubar Das
Governor: Droupadi Murmu
Statehood Day: 15th November
Bird: Koel
Tree: Sal
Flower: Palash
Animal: Elephant

Jharkhand Current Affairs - January 2016


Jharkhand to set up fast track courts for trial of witchcraft-related attacks
Jharkhand government is ready to set up fast track courts in five districts for speedy trial of
cases relating to witchcraft incidents.
The decision has been taken by Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Raghubar Das for setting
up of courts in Ranchi, Chaibasa, Khunti, Palamau and Simdega districts.

Worlds largest Tricolour to be hoisted in Ranchi


Jharkhand is all set to beat a record held by a flag in Faridabad, Haryana in March 2015 by
getting the worlds largest Tricolour flying atop the countrys tallest flagpole at the Pahari
temple in Ranchi.
The flag measuring 99 by 66 feet will be hoisted at a height of 293 feet.
For one week, the Tricolour will be up for a trial run.

DBT Scheme for Kerosene from April 1, 2016


The government will unveil Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for kerosene from 1st April
2016, where the users will buy the cooking fuel at market rate but will get financial support
directly in their bank accounts.
The scheme will be implemented in selected 26 districts of 8 states.
In this regard, states be given cash incentive of 75% of subsidy savings during the first
two years, 50% in the third year and 25% in the fourth year.

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Eight States Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya


Pradesh,Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan

First MOU on UDAY signed b/w GOI, Jharkhand & JBVNL


Government of India, Jharkhand and the JBVNL (Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam
Limited)signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for operational & financial turnaround of
Discoms under the Scheme UDAY Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojana.
(Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das)
Inking of this MoU indicates the onset of major Distribution reforms in the country under
UDAY

Jharkhand Government inaugurated land bank web portal jharbhoom.nic.in


Raghubar Das, Jharkhand Chief Minister inaugurated the states land bank web portal
jharbhoom.Nic.In enabling the investors know land-related information. He asked to identify
land at the earliest for Food Processing Park.

Jharkhand Current Affairs -February 2016


Jharkhand gets first mega Food Park
The Food Processing Sector in Jharkhand gets its first Mega Food Park in the State which will
directly beneficial for about 25,000 30,000 farmers.
The cost of the Mega Food Park is 114.73 crore and will be projected in an area of
51.50 Acres.
It will have facilities of Multi Chamber Cold Storage, Dry Warehouse, Vegetable
Dehydration Line, modern Quality Control& Testing Laboratory and other processing
facilities for fruits & vegetables.

Jharkhand State Budget 2016-17 publicized


Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das presented Rs 63,502 crore budget for 2016-17 with
strong focus on agriculture, curbing tax evasion and women.
As per annual financial statement, from the total budget outlay, Rs
26,437.34crore was non-plan and Rs 37,065.35 crore was under plan.
Key Highlights of Budget
State Budget of 2016-17 proposed to construct 71 new Smart Police Stations in 16
extremist-hit districts, CCTV surveillance in Ranchi and Dial 100 for police assistance.
Free LED solar study lamps for school students.
Multi-purpose examination halls to ensure regular studies.

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Grants to the poor and the needy to visit religious or other tourist destinations in the
state or the country.
The government will also start a pension scheme for the HIV/AIDS victims at a rate of
Rs 600 per month.
90% subsidy for solar pump.
For Women:
Training will be provided to 2,000 women from the SC/ST and OBC categories for
driving light three-wheelers and four-wheelers. Loans will be easily available to buy
vehicles.
Widow pension of Rs. 600 would be given to women above 40.
Working womens hostels are to be constructed in six cities.
For Agriculture:
Setting up of single window system in all blocks of the state, beginning with 100 in
the first phase.
Solar pumps, lift irrigation and organic farming will also be promoted.
Awareness will be created among farmers to use power tillers in place of tractors due to
their efficiency and effectiveness.
MLAs local area development fund has been increased to Rs 4 crore from Rs 3
crore. They will utilize them only for irrigation projects.

Jharkhand and Adani Group inked MoU to set up thermal power plant
Jharkhand government and Adani Group had inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
set up a 1600 MW capacity thermal power plant for investment of 15000 crore rupees in the
state.
It will be set up in Godda and Sahibganj districts of Jharkhand.
The Jharkhand total investment is expected to be Rs 62,000 crore.

Birds of 11 rare species found in Jharkhand


Birds of 11 rare species have been found in Jharkhand during a survey of the water bodies.
These species are deliberately to be extinct in the past.
The survey was carried out by the Jharkhand forest department.
The birds count around reservoirs and other water bodies which includes 25 dams, in
the state is nearly about 71,134 as recorded by the Asian Bird Survey 2015.
Key Highlights
The survey was carried out by the Jharkhand forest department.
The birds count around reservoirs and other water bodies which includes 25 dams, in the
state is nearly about 71,134 as recorded by the Asian Bird Survey 2015.
The bird survey was carried out at the dams of Lotwa, Tilayia, Udhwa, Hatia, Getalsud,
Patratu, Kanke, Khandoli, Topchanchi, Maithon, Panchet and Massanjore, apart from
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Tenughat, Konar, Budha, Gonda, Chandil, Dimna, Sitaram, Kansjore, Tapkara, Malay and
dams located inside the Palamu Tiger Reserve.
Bar Headed Geese migratory birds from Mongolia were also identified by the survey team
The other species of migratory birds included White Necked Stork, Oriental White
Ibis and Northern Shovele.
Forest officers have to take care of the arrangement in the dams to preserve and protect
the avian fauna, particularly migratory birds.
Proper security arrangements for the birds around the dam should be done by the officers.
As per the Survey the Migratory birds are mostly visit the Massanjore Dam in Dumka which
is recorded as 9,564, followed by Chandil at 7,896 and Udhav at 7,823 bird

Jharkhand Current Affairs - March 2016

RBI announces private placement of securities under UDAY scheme


The Banking regulator RBI had announced the private placement of securities for UDAY
scheme adding further boost to the scheme.
Flash points
RBI has asked the interested market participants to subscribe for securities
before March 30
The special securities under UDAY are being issued by governments of Bihar, Haryana,
Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Punjab and Rajasthan
The scheme is expected to help discoms save around Rs 8 lakh crore in the next three
years

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