Jharkhand Current Affairs – January 2024

Explore all key political updates, developmental schemes, law enforcement actions, and cultural highlights that shaped Jharkhand in January 2024. Curated for aspirants of JPSC, JSSC, UPSC, and serious readers.

Major Headlines & Events

JSSC CGL 2024: Exam Cancelled Over Leak Scandal

• The Combined Graduate Level Exam (JSSC CGL) conducted on January 28, 2024, was called off due to alleged paper leaks.
• The issue led to a CID investigation and legal hearings in the Jharkhand High Court.
• Widespread student protests and demands for re-examination followed.

Impact: Exposed serious gaps in exam security, triggering administrative reforms.

CM Hemant Soren Resigns After Arrest

• On January 31, 2024, CM Hemant Soren was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over allegations of land scam and money laundering.
• He stepped down from his position the same day.

Impact: Created a political vacuum and state-wide unrest.

Champai Soren Sworn in as New CM

• In a swift leadership transition, Champai Soren took oath as the new Chief Minister on February 2, 2024.
• The JMM-led government continued its rule under new leadership.

Government Schemes & Policy Updates

PM-JANMAN Scheme Launch for PVTGs

• PM released ₹540 crore as the first tranche under PM-JANMAN (Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) to construct homes for 1 lakh PVTG families.
• The initiative was first announced in November 2023, with an overall budget of ₹24,000 crore across three years.

Focus: Tribal upliftment through housing, water, roads, and connectivity.

Old-Age Pension Eligibility Reduced

• The state government revised the eligibility age for Mukhya Mantri Rajya Vridhavastha Pension Yojana:
  • Women, tribals, and Dalits aged 50+ now qualify (earlier 60+).
  • ₹1,000 monthly pension benefit.
  • Over 18 lakh new beneficiaries added.

Abua Awas Yojana: 20 Lakh Houses by 2027

• Jharkhand launched an ambitious housing scheme, targeting 20 lakh homes by 2027.
• Aimed at poor, tribal, and landless families, funded with ₹15,000 crore.
• Homes will have three rooms, focusing on dignity and inclusiveness.

Krishi Rin Mafi Yojana – Loan Relief for Farmers

• Farmers holding crop loans via Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) before March 31, 2020, are eligible for loan waivers up to ₹50,000.
• Scheme supports small and marginal farmers, including tenant cultivators.

Economy & Infrastructure Developments

Tenughat Thermal Power Station Expansion

• Tenughat Vidyut Nigam Ltd. (TVNL) to collaborate with Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL) for the Stage-II expansion of its coal power project.
• Plan includes 2×660 MW supercritical thermal units in Bokaro.

Target: Improve energy availability and local employment generation.

CII Jharkhand Golf Cup Kicks Off

• CII & Young Indians (Jamshedpur Chapter) launched the first-ever Golf Cup to promote sports culture and industry networking.
• Top performances by Vibhuti Adesara (Women’s) and Nikhil Adesara (Men’s) categories.

Crime & Security

Cybercrime Crackdown: 8,674 Bank Accounts Frozen

• Massive anti-cybercrime operation in Jharkhand led to:
  • 8674 suspect accounts frozen.
  • 495 arrests.
  • Seizure of 1,164 mobile phones and 1,725 SIM cards.
• Major phishing hubs identified in Deoghar, Dhanbad, and Ranchi.

CID-led mission aimed at dismantling state-wide phishing networks.

Gunfight With Maoist Faction in Chatra

• A fierce encounter occurred in Angarha forest, Chatra, between security forces and the outlawed Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TPC).
• TPC is a splinter group from CPI (Maoist), mainly active in Chatra, Palamu, and Latehar.

Culture & Recognition

Tasar Silk Tableau at Republic Day Parade

• Jharkhand’s Republic Day tableau (Jan 26) celebrated tribal women artisans and their contribution to Tasar silk production.
• Dumka and Godda showcased as epicenters of sarihan variety tasar silk.
• Live Jhumar folk dance added cultural vibrancy to the parade.

Tirupati Balaji Temple to Be Built in Deoghar

• TTD Trust (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam) to build a replica temple of Lord Balaji on 100 acres in Deoghar.
• The site already houses Baidyanath Jyotirlinga and a Shakti Peeth.
• Part of TTD’s plan to build Balaji temples across every Indian state.

Jamshedpur Tops Cleanliness Rankings in Jharkhand

• In Swachh Survekshan 2023, Jamshedpur was:
  • Ranked #1 in Jharkhand (Population 1–10 Lakh category).
  • 43rd nationally, 78th overall.
• Certified as ODF++ with a 3-star rating.
• Awareness campaigns included:
  • Wall art,
  • Home composting drives,
  • “Kabaad Se Jugaad” campaigns.

Final Summary Table

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