JHARKHAND

Jharkhand sees improvement in girls education in terms of dropout rate, finds Centres data

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Jharkhandhas witnessed an improvement in girls Education as far as the dropout rate is concerned, according to the data of the Union ministry of Women and child development (MWCD).

The data said the transition rate the number of girls joining a higher class after being promoted has increased from 83.50% in 2018 to 87.26% in 2022 in classes V and VI. Similarly, the transition rate from Class VIII to IX has increased from 78.7% in 2018 to 79.95% in 2022.

The data was provided during a zonal meet on Aspirational districts The impact on women and children’ organised by the MWCD in collaboration with the Jharkhand government here on Saturday. During the meet, teams fromChhattisgarh,Odishaand Jharkhand presented their reports on women and child development.

Jharkhand govt mulls monsoon session from July 29

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The HemantSorengovernment is planning to convene the monsoon session ofJharkhand Vidhan Sabhafrom July 29, state minister for Parliamentary Affairs AlamgirAlam.

In 2021, the monsoon session of Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha was held between September 3 and September 9. In 2020, the monsoon session was not convened due to the restrictions which were in force due to Covid-19.

All eyes will be on the Soren-led Mahagathbandhan government in the monsoon session as to whether it re-introduces the two bills which were returned by governorRamesh Baisciting anomalies.

The assembly had passed the Jharkhand (Prevention of Violence & Mob Lynching)Billof 2022 and the Jharkhand State Farm Produce and Marketing (Conservation & Facilitation) Bill of 2022 in this year’s budget session and sent it to Raj Bhawan for Bais assent. However, the Governor returned both the bills to the government stating that there were several anomalies in Hindi and English versions, which needed to be rectified.

JBVNL launches One Time Settlement scheme

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One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme of Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) has been started from 1st April to clear the dues of common electricity consumers. The scheme will run till June 30. During this, common electricity consumers up to 5 MW can pay the dues till December 31, 2022, in five installments. Their Delay Payment Surcharge (DPS) will also be forgiven. Consumers whose electricity connection has been cut due to arrears can also join this scheme.

However, the consumers who have availed OTS in the past will not get its benefit. The has decided to give big relief to the common electricity consumers. Under which DPS will be waived on payment of outstanding installments.

Jharkhand to constitute transgender welfare board soon, says minister Banna Gupta

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Health minister Banna Gupta announced that the would soon constitute a welfare board for the members of transgender community and also bring in a separate law which ensures their protection.

“The government is trying to support the people. In order to support these people, ration cards have been given to 5,000 HIV-positive people and 2,000 transgenders.

Torpa in Khunti has become the first block in Jharkhand to achieve 100 per cent Covid-19 vaccination coverage. This tribal-dominated block has achieved this feat despite resistance against vaccination from villagers during the initial phase of the immunisation campaign.

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However, the sincere hard work of District Administration officials coupled with the assistance provided by NGOs helped in creating awareness about the vaccination and fast overcome the apprehensions associated with vaccination among villagers.

There are 95 villages in Torpa. So far 55939 people (Population of 18 plus) have been vaccinated for the first dose.

This is 100% of the population eligible for the vaccine; moreover, 70 percent people have taken the second dose too.

There are 116 houses here. About 319 people are eligible (over 18 years of age) to take the vaccine here. Every eligible person in the village has taken the first dose of the vaccine.

Ranchi accounts for 46% of all dengue cases in Jharkhand

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Though dengue cases inJharkhandare relatively less than last year, Ranchi accounts for nearly 46% of the confirmed positive cases which have been detected across the state between January and October.

Statistics available with the state department of Health, medical Education and family welfare state that 24 districts have cumulatively reported 180 cases till October 18. Of them, 89 alone have been detected in Ranchi.

The State level workshop for speedy implementation of Chief Minister Pashudhan Vikas Yojna was organized by Directorate of Gavya Development, Ranchi in the auditorium of Fisheries Farmers Training Centre.

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As a special guest in the works, Secretary, Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation Department,, Abu Baqr Siddiqui, Special Secretary-cum-Advisor, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation Department Pradeep Hazari, Director, Gavya and Animal Husbandry Shashi Prakash Jha, , Director, HN Dwivedi and Managing Director, Jharkhand Milk Federation (JMF) Sudhir Kumar Singh gave their valuable views.The Chief Ministers Pashudhan Vikas Yojna was described as a boon for the Livestock farmers by the Divisional Secretary, said

Chief Guest of the workshop Minister, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation, Government of Jharkhand, Badal, directed the animal owners and officials who came to the workshop to achieve the physical goals of Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojna and told that this scheme is for economic uplift of rural Population.

Jharkhand State demands funds for tackling malnutrition

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Jharkhands Women and Child Development minister JobaManjhirequested the Centre to release pending funds and sanction more Anganwadi centres to strengthen its fight against Malnutrition. She was speaking at the zonal meet of aspirational districts, organised by theMinistry of Women and Child Development.

Manjhi said around 40% children are malnourished. Our government is fighting against it. In this regard, Chief MinisterHemant Sorenhas decided to provide eggs six days a week to Anganwadi centres. However, lack of funds is posing to be a major challenge in the mission against malnutrition, she said. A sum of Rs 254 crore is approved for Anganwadi schemes in Jharkhand.

Promotion of farming activities and increasing the farmer income has been one of the utmost priorities of the State Government led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Schemes like Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojna, Birsa Harit Gram Yojna, Mukhyamantri Krishi Rin Mafi Yojna and many more have been launched in this regard. In order to promote multi-crop farming, the administration is also working on several solar lift irrigation projects in different districts across the state.

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In a bid to ensure Irrigation facilities for the farmers throughout the year, the Latehar District Administration has brought 1,000 acres of land under the solar lift irrigation facility, which has benefitted approximately 400 farming households in the district.

Each pump unit has a capacity of 5HP with a 5KW solar panel installed at a Pump House which covers 300 meters of an irrigation channel with the coverage of 10-12 acres of land. A total of 100 such units have been installed in the district which will cover an area of 1000 acres. Apart from this, to ensure the safety of the pump house, each pump unit has been insured against natural hazards and thievery.

Jharkhand chief ministerHemant Sorenwill launch an industrial policy that aims at attracting up to Rs 1 lakh core of investment, as the government is looking to establish the state as a hub of electronics system design and manufacturing.

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With the launch of JIIPP 2021, the will promote business opportunities in the fields of textile and apparel, automobile, electric vehicles, Food Processing, pharma, electronic system design and manufacturing, tourism, Health, IT & ITeS, RENEWABLE ENERGY, breweries and distilleries, startup and incubation centres, Education and MSME sectors, he said.

Adityapur Electronic Manufacturing Cluster Ltd, a special purpose company, was established for its smooth functioning.

It is a greenfield project spread across 82 acre of land, he said, adding that the campus has 92 units with plug & play facilities.

The JIIPP promises investors up to 100 per cent relief from SGST for nine years and 75 per cent for large scale industries for 12 years.