The Jharkhand government has announced a one-year ban on the sale, manufacture, storage, and distribution of gutkha and pan masala throughout the state. This decision was made by the Health and Family Welfare Department, which issued a notification enforcing the ban under Section 30 (2) (a) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, as… Read More »
The Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Jharkhand government to empower women across the state. Initially launched in August 2024 by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the scheme aims to enhance the financial security of women by providing direct cash transfers. This initiative addresses socio-economic challenges, particularly in rural… Read More »
Hemant Soren is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand on November 28, following his meeting with Governor Santosh Kumar Gangawar to stake his claim to form the government. This follows the victory of the INDIA bloc, comprising Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and CPI (ML), in the… Read More »
Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi unveiled the developmental projects worth Rs. 83,700 crore in Jharkhand. Including the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan for tribal development. He launched this project on the day of Gandhi Jayanti. And also laid the foundation stone for multiple projects. About Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan… Read More »
The government of Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has unveiled a significant welfare initiative aimed at empowering women in the state. The Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana, set to be officially launched on August 16, 2024, represents a major step towards providing financial assistance to eligible women across Jharkhand. Political Context The announcement of… Read More »
Rs. 1000 pension per month for the transgender community approved by Jharkhand Cabinet: On September 6, the Jharkhand government has decided to include the transgender community under its universal pension scheme. The proposal of Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana was approved by the council of ministers for transgender people under the social assistance scheme.… Read More »
Jharkhand Cabinet approves 1k pension for transgender community: Jharkhand Cabinet gave its approval for transgender persons to be provided benefits of the State Social Security Scheme under which they will be given a pension of Rs 1,000 per month. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023 Transgenders are included in the category of OBC. Proposals are first, transgender persons should be declared… Read More »
Jharkhand govt launches job portal to ensure 75% local quota in pvt sector : The Jharkhand government on 17 March launched ‘Jharniyojan’ portal where all private establishments have to register themselves. March 2023 Current Affairs Quiz An overview of the news Its objective is to fulfill the state government’s promise of ensuring 75 percent employment to local candidates in… Read More »
Hemant Soren launches Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022 in Ranchi: Jharkhand CM, Hemant Soren has launched Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022 in Ranchi with an aim to reduce bottlenecks from the path of sportspersons in excelling at national and international events. September 2022 Current Affairs Quiz Aim: To create the country’s first sports digital database for all the players of the… Read More »
The World Health Organization (WHO) has selected Jharkhand for the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Award-2022 for recognising its efforts in controlling tobacco consumption. The award will be received by the Stata Tobacco Control Cell of the Health Department on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day (31 May). National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) was launched in Jharkhand in 2012 when the tobacco prevalence rate… Read More »