JHARKHAND

The JMM/Congress headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on the Governments second anniversary bash gifted a slew of soaps and schemes to people of State. Projects and schemes worth Rs 12,558.50 crore were announced, while at the same time projects and schemes worth Rs 3,195.30 crore were handed to people.

However, more importantly the second anniversary of Sorens Government marks the announcement of key policies, which have been framed keeping in mind the long term development of the State. The announcement of the State Tourism Policy is one such policy which has been announced to explore the untapped tourism potential of the State.

Governor Ramesh Bias and Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the State Tourism Policy 2021. The State Government with the announcement of new Tourism policy is of firm belief that development of the tourism sector would not only generate immense EMPLOYMENT opportunities directly or indirectly, but also contribute to accelerated Economic Development. Under the Tourism Policy, 2021 focus has been given on development of basic Infrastructure such as better road, rail, air connectivity of tourist areas, improvement of infrastructure such as hotels, restaurants and recreation places for tourists and more importantly safety of tourists reaching these destinations.

As per the Tourism Policy 2021, thrust areas have been given on development of religious tourism such as Deoghar, Basukinath, Rajrappa, Parasnath and other areas. As Jharkhand is bestowed with lush green jungles, waterfalls, terrain, moderate Climate, rich wildlife, Jharkhand Tourism policy also focuses on developing Eco Tourism.

The New policy also focuses on Cultural Tourism with the Government to promote various fairs and festivals, traditional lifestyles and customs, dress and food habits of people of State.

The Tourism policy also mentions in view of large investments required in the tourism sector and the need for maintaining high quality standards in Services, tourism related industries have been included in the priority list of industries for foreign Investment. Export house status has been accorded to hotels, travel agents, tour operators and tourist transport operators. Also, the State Government would extend all possible assistance and support to attract Foreign Direct Investment in building and maintaining the tourism infrastructure and facilities in the State.

Health Minister Banna Gupta said that the agreement signed between the Health Department and Care India will set an example of a new dimension in the as it will boost health facilities in the State.

On the occasion, an MoU was signed between the Health Department and Care India to work in the health sector for five years. The Health Minister said that in order to prevent Women from cervical cancer, after various tests, this test should also be done, so that work can be done under a single system. He said that rural women and girls should also be informed about the benefits of green vegetables, about the Minerals and minerals found in them so that work can also be done to prevent anemia and other diseases.

CARE India will work with the aim of addressing the gaps in child health, maternal health, tribal health, improving the status of Malnutrition, trauma centers and urban health.

The Jharkhand Ethanol Production and Promotion Policy 2022 was given approval by the State Cabinet on Friday. The policy aims at promoting ethanol production in the State to boost alternative sources of energy in the field of biofuels.

With this, the income of farmers will increase due to the use of sugarcane, maize, and broken rice as raw material in ethanol production. Fuel grade ethanol will be produced by the unit, which will be used as fuel by mixing. SGST exemption will be given in this.

Sources said that given the availability of feedstock used for ethanol production, Jharkhand can easily sustain a minimum of 600 KL/day of production for the captive market available in eastern India.

The festival has been organized in association with the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India and Jharkhand Public Relation Department.

Noted personalities from art, literature, film namely Padma Shri recipient Madhu Mansuri Hansmukh, Dr Mahua Manjhi, Karan Kashyap, Ajay Malkani, Dr Anil Thakur Suman, Shobha Yadav graced the occasion.

Rishi Prakash Mishra, a member of the organizing body said that as many as 72 short and feature films will be screened during two days programme. He said that other than India films from Switzerland, USA, Germany, Australia, Taiwan, China, Iran, Argentina, Sri Lanka, Kosovo, Italy, Canada and Brazil will be displayed.

He said that filmmakers of Jharkhand will get the opportunity to screen their films whereas local artists will get a chance to display their talent. The occasion will be special as several plays of noted playwright Rajiv Sinha will be staged.

Jharkhand is on the path to reviving one of the hardest-hit sectors by the Covid-19 pandemic. To foster a thriving tourism ecosystem in the state, Jharkhands Tourism Policy, 2021 will be soon brought into motion. The new policy will focus on the promotion of religious, economy, adventure, wellness, rural and mining tourism along with weekend getaways.

Girl students in the age group of 13-15 are consuming more smokelesstobaccoin schools private and government — than boys in the same age group in Jharkhand, according to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey conducted by International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai

According to the survey, which was released by state Health minister Banna Gupta on Monday, 7.5% of the students out of a sample size of 4,010 in the age group of 13-15 use smokeless tobacco. Among the 7.5% students, 8.9% are girls while 6% are boys. The survey was conducted in 32 schools.

Expressing concern over the increased usage of tobacco products among girl students, Gupta said that the menace can be reduced if the Centre brought stringent provisions in COTPA Act along the lines of the one in Jharkhand so that the younger generations can be away from these products. Strict action against violators of COTPA Act would be taken and it will not just apply to small shopkeepers but also to the manufacturers, he added.

The industrial giants including, TATA Steel, Dalmia Group, SAIL, Adhunik Power and Prem Rubber Works will make investments in the State, which is likely to generate EMPLOYMENT opportunities for over 1.7 lakh people through direct and indirect means in Jharkhand.

During the launch of the Jharkhand Industrial and Promotion Policy 2021, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, The State Government wants to move forward with the cooperation of the investors. We are trying to leverage the infinite Resources, which nature has gifted to Jharkhand and walk the path of development.

With the holy month of Shravan starting on Sunday, the administration is making extra preparations to enforce Covid-19 protocols.

As per Hindu beliefs, Shravan is an auspicious month to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Devotees in lakhs visit prominent shrines across the state during this time of the year and especially on Mondays. But keeping the Covid-19 situation in mind, the has continued its ban on large-scale religious congregations, notwithstanding the demands of several BJP leaders to reopen temples for devotees.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren today said that the is working to take Jharkhand forward with a better vision. The work of strengthening Education, tourism, Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and rural economy is going on continuously. In the coming days, work is being done with commitment to provide maximum EMPLOYMENT to the people here. Since the formation of the present government, the roots of the possibilities of development are being strengthened, he said in a programme organized by a TV news channel.

Soren said that many important changes have been made in the education system of the state. In order to provide quality education to the children of the state, the state government is running excellent schools. A large number of children have shown interest for enrollment in schools of excellence. In this era of Inflation, the state government is determined to provide quality education to the children of Jharkhand on the lines of private schools. The CM said that the state government is renovating the hostels of poor children. With a better change, arrangements are being made in the hostels. Now the state government will supply cooks as well as coarse grains to the hostels so that children do not need to bring coarse grains from Home. He said that our government is now making the teachers working in the schools only work for the education of the children. Apart from TEACHING, teachers are not being engaged in any other work.

The CM said that the country gets maximum revenue collection from the mineral wealth of Jharkhand. Still our state is counted in the category of backward states. Despite having sufficient mineral wealth, there is a situation of displacement in the state. In addition to mineral wealth, our government has worked in many such areas on which it is working to increase the means of employment by preparing a better action plan. Apart from mineral Resources, the government is making a roadmap of what should be the direction of the state in the field of employment. The possibilities of tourism in the state are limitless. In the coming time, the state government is working on expanding all the sectors of tourism and making it the main means of employment generation. Hotels like Hotel Taj will be built in the state.

After deciding to paint green all government-run schools in the state, the JMM-led mahagathbandhan ruling alliance has decided to include chapters on party patriarch Shibu Soren in the school curriculum, prompting sharp reactions from opposition BJP.

Two days ago, state Education minister and JMM leader Jagarnath Mahto during a visit to Bokaro announced the inclusion of Shibu and otherJharkhandmovement leaders – Vinod Bihar Mahto and Sunil Mahto – in the curriculum.