Despite continuous efforts to boost revenue, the State Government faces a significant challenge in meeting its revenue target of Rs. 49,700 Crores. By January 2025, only Rs. 30,374 crore was collected, 61.11% of the goal. With just two months remaining, a 38.89% increase is needed to meet the target. Financial constraints threaten the completion of key development projects.
Author: Editorial Desk
In the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly Budget Session, ministers have been authorized to answer questions and handle legislative matters related to departments under the Chief Minister’s charge. Each minister has been assigned specific departments, such as Personnel, Law, Women and Child Development, Home, and others. Meanwhile, CM Hemant Soren may stay a couple more days in Delhi for health check-ups with his father.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Cabinet meeting is scheduled on 18th Feb at 4:00 PM in Project Bhavan. The Cabinet Secretariat and Vigilance Department announced this. Important decisions are expected to be made during the meeting, which is set to take place in one week.
Sanjay Lathkar (JH-1995) has been appointed to central deputation. The Union Cabinet’s Appointment Committee approved his transfer to the Department of Atomic Energy as IG (Security) at the ADG level. His appointment will continue until his retirement.
In Jharkhand, 54 companies have proposed installing 800 MW of solar power plants. With an estimated investment of Rs. 3200 Crores, the plants could create over 3000 jobs. Companies have submitted plans for capacities ranging from 1 MW to 250 MW. The proposals will be sent to JBVNL for approval, leading to further development.
Hywa vehicle owners working at NTPC Pakri Barwadih Coal Mine have submitted a memorandum to the project head, urged the continuation of coal transport using their existing Hywa vehicles. The Hazaribagh Hywa Owners Association highlighted that they have been successfully transporting coal for 8 years and invested in vehicles for employment after the land acquisition by the company.
Workers’ unions at HEC have criticized the Minister of Heavy Industries for misleading statements in Parliament. They argue that the Government is shirking responsibility for overdue payments by blaming management. Union leaders highlighted a proposal for modernization that remains unresolved and emphasized that the Government, which owns HEC entirely, should address the mounting financial issues, not shift blame to management.
The management of Adani ACC Cement Factory in Sindri has dismissed two permanent employees, Ajay Pandey and Mukesh Pandey, for engaging in cement transportation business using trucks registered under their names. A legal inquiry on 5th February revealed their involvement, and despite requesting two months to transfer ownership of the trucks, both were terminated for violating company policy.
In a surprising move, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has granted pre-mature retirement to 11 senior officers from its Coal Division, SAIL, and BSL over various allegations. The decision was made during a board meeting and includes officers above the GM level. They were given three months’ notice, but their retirement benefits remain unaffected.
CO Arvind Devasis Toppo, accompanied by police officials, inspected the Tubed Coal Block at Latehar. They checked the documents and driving licenses of Hywa drivers, ensuring vehicles were covered with tarpaulins. Toppo emphasized safe driving, alcohol testing, and precautions to prevent accidents, while advising drivers to avoid speeding and driving under the influence.