Get the latest updates from Jharkhand’s political, environmental, cultural, and economic events that shaped May 2024. This summary is crafted for general awareness, UPSC/State PCS exams, and blog/news content.
Johar Haat 2024 – A Celebration of Tribal Craftsmanship
- Date & Venue: May 14, 2024, at Prakriti Vihar, Kadma (Jamshedpur).
- Organised by: Tata Steel Foundation.
- Theme: Handicraft Meadow.
- Highlights:
- Tribal and rural artwork including bamboo products, jute crafts, and dry-flower decorations.
- Food stalls offering ethnic tribal cuisine.
- Participation of artisans from Jharkhand and nearby regions.
Key Takeaway: A robust initiative to empower tribal artisans and promote eco-friendly rural products.
NMZ Youth Convention at Pandripani
- Dates: May 23–25, 2024.
- Theme: Youth for the Redeemer.
- Location: Pandripani, Jharkhand.
- Participants: Over 180 youth delegates from across the Northern Mission Zone (NMZ).
- Objective:
- Encouraging spiritual reflection and social awareness.
- Community-building through workshops and prayer sessions.
Key Takeaway: Strengthened youth engagement in spiritual and social upliftment.
Poppy Straw Seized in West Singhbhum
- What Happened: Police seized 37.23 quintals of poppy straw, estimated worth ₹5.58 crore.
- Regulatory Background:
- Covered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
- Possession or trade without state-issued licenses is punishable under law.
- Scientific Note: The poppy (Papaver somniferum) plant contains alkaloids like morphine and codeine.
Key Takeaway: Strong crackdown on illegal narcotic trade in tribal regions.
Lok Sabha Elections in Jharkhand (May 13–25, 2024)
- Phases: Elections held in four phases.
- Voter Turnout: 66.77%, one of the highest among eastern states.
- Results:
- NDA (BJP-led): 9 out of 14 seats, with 47.17% vote share.
- INDIA alliance (Congress, JMM, RJD): 5 seats, with 39.05% vote share.
Key Takeaway: NDA retained majority, but the INDIA bloc made inroads in key tribal constituencies.
Cyclone Remal – Pre-Monsoon Threat
- Warning Issued: IMD warned of thunderstorms and heavy winds in Jharkhand from May 26 to 31.
- Districts Affected: Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Simdega.
- Naming: “Remal” was named by Oman, meaning “sand”.
Key Takeaway: Cyclone preparedness was stepped up across vulnerable districts.
Green Booths in Koderma – Eco-Conscious Voting
- Initiative: Special green booths set up in Jhumri Telaiya to encourage eco-friendly elections.
- Features:
- Use of biodegradable and recycled materials.
- Digital campaigning to reduce paper usage.
- Promoting plastic-free awareness during polling.
Key Takeaway: Pioneering a sustainable voting model in tribal-dominated areas.
Heatwave Grips Jharkhand
- Temperature Peak: 47.1°C recorded in Baharagora (East Singhbhum).
- Alert Issued: ‘Orange Alert’ for 11 districts including Dhanbad, Godda, Pakur, and Deoghar.
- Cause: Environmental degradation due to mining and deforestation.
Key Takeaway: Climate change is intensifying weather extremes across the state.
ED Raids Rural Development Department
- Reason: Money laundering probe linked to illegal fund disbursement.
- Findings:
- Cash seizures and alleged involvement of senior bureaucrats and politicians.
- Linked to a 2020 anti-corruption case and 2023 FIR.
Key Takeaway: Corruption crackdown continues in high-level government departments.
NGT Notice to NTPC North Karanpura Plant
- Incident: Massive fire in Unit-3 coal yard, Chatra district.
- Action: NGT sought compliance reports from:
- NTPC admin,
- Central and State Pollution Boards,
- Chatra Deputy Commissioner.
Key Takeaway: Environmental accountability in energy production under close watch.
Khunti’s Development Deficit Raises Concerns
- Backdrop: Lok Sabha elections revealed tribal discontent in Birsa Munda’s birthplace – Ulihatu.
- Concerns:
- Lack of clean water, roads, schools despite PM’s PVTG Mission launch.
- Growing voter apathy and anti-incumbency sentiments.
Key Takeaway: Disconnect between flagship programs and grassroots implementation.
Attack on Jharkhand Migrants in Manipur
- Incident: One Jharkhand laborer killed, two injured in Imphal.
- Trigger: Ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo tribes.
- Impact:
- Mass return of migrants.
- Renewed spotlight on Meitei militancy groups like Arambai Tenggol and UNLF.
Key Takeaway: National ethnic tensions have ripple effects on Jharkhand’s labor economy.
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