Jharkhand witnessed significant developments in March 2025, with impactful policy announcements, budget declarations, welfare rollouts, and public health updates. Below is a reorganized and uniquely written overview of all major events for aspirants, researchers, and informed citizens.
Urban Relief: Free Water Connections for BPL Households in Jamshedpur
The urban governance authorities in Jamshedpur have taken a progressive step toward water accessibility by offering zero-cost water connections to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. In addition to this, a 50% concession on water charges will be provided to make clean water affordable.
Implementation Blueprint:
- Integrated Field Teams: A dedicated 5-member task force has been created to identify eligible families and guide them through the registration process.
- Doorstep Identification: Officials will physically visit households to ensure benefits reach genuine beneficiaries.
- Goal Alignment: The scheme aligns with the broader ‘Har Ghar Swachh Jal’ initiative and aims to strengthen water management in the city.
A model initiative blending urban reform with compassion.
Empowering Women: Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana Expands
To support women in financially vulnerable households, the Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana continues to play a crucial role.
Key Developments This Month:
- Women without Aadhaar-linked bank accounts will still receive a one-time payment of ₹7,500 for Jan–March 2025.
- From April 2025, Aadhaar linkage and a single active bank account will be mandatory to keep receiving support.
- Around 38 lakh women have already received financial assistance, and nearly 20 lakh more are to be covered by the end of March.
Scheme Highlights:
- Monthly Benefit: ₹2,500 per month (₹30,000/year).
- Eligibility: Jharkhand-based women aged 21–50 years from families earning below ₹8 lakh per year.
- Inclusion Criteria: Only women with ration cards (pink/yellow/green/white) registered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana qualify.
- Application: Both online and offline modes available for easy access.
This initiative bridges economic gaps and encourages digital inclusion.
Containing Crisis: Bird Flu Strikes Bokaro
A fresh wave of avian influenza (H5N1) was reported in Bokaro, sparking immediate biosecurity responses. This outbreak comes just weeks after a similar health alert in Ranchi.
Outbreak Timeline:
- Source Traced: The infection originated at a government-run poultry unit in Bokaro’s Sector-12.
- Rapid Response:
- 46 birds culled, 506 eggs destroyed.
- 1,717 kg poultry feed discarded.
- Full sanitization conducted to prevent spread.
- Zoning Measures:
- 1 km area marked as Infected Zone.
- 10 km radius declared a Surveillance Zone where bird trade is halted.
- Awareness Campaigns have been launched to educate residents on preventive steps.
Timely containment reflects effective coordination between state and central agencies.
Strategic Spending: Jharkhand’s 2025–26 Budget
The state’s financial roadmap for FY 2025–26 was unveiled with a ₹1.45 lakh crore budget, aiming to boost infrastructure, healthcare, and women empowerment.
Highlights from the Budget:
- Social Sector: A massive ₹62,844 crore earmarked for health, education, and welfare.
- Women’s Welfare: ₹13,363 crore allotted specifically for the Maiya Samman Yojana.
- Economic Outlook:
- GSDP projected to grow by 7.5% this year.
- Vision to expand Jharkhand’s GSDP to ₹10 trillion by 2029–30.
- Current fiscal deficit stands at ₹11,253 crore.
- New Institutions:
- 7 medical colleges planned in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Khunti, Giridih, Dhanbad, Deoghar, and Jamtara.
- Universities to be opened in Jamshedpur, Gumla, and Sahibganj.
- Legal Push: State to pursue ₹1.36 lakh crore dues from the central government through legal channels.
This budget lays a solid foundation for growth with a human-centric approach.
Additional Funding: Supplementary Budget Details
Amid the main budget session, a supplementary budget proposal of ₹5,508 crore was tabled to address evolving departmental needs.
Sector-Wise Allocation:
- Energy Department: ₹971.80 crore (highest).
- Rural Works Department: ₹873.29 crore.
- Home & Disaster Management: ₹502.61 crore.
- Pension Allocation: ₹500 crore.
- Education & Literacy: ₹393.93 crore.
Assembly Reactions:
- Debates broke out over the delay in disbursement of women welfare payments.
- Disparities were highlighted: while young women receive ₹2,500, widows and disabled women get just ₹1,000/month under separate pension schemes.
- In a progressive move, the Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme was discussed—offering ₹2 lakh to widows opting for remarriage.
Reflects dynamic fiscal planning and emerging social concerns.
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