Ranchi: The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday, approved 62 proposals covering healthcare, drinking water, policing, education, labour regulations and administrative reforms. A key decision was to convene a special session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on November 25 and 26, with the session linked to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.
The decisions include plans to strengthen healthcare facilities, improve drinking water access, expand CCTV surveillance in police stations and establish an animal feed plant in Godda. The Cabinet also approved measures concerning government employees and educational institutions. <Cite refs={[“turn128841view0″,”turn128841view1”]}/>
Special Assembly Session on November 25–26
The Cabinet approved the proposal to convene a special Assembly session on November 25 and 26. The session is expected to address matters related to the MMDR Act, according to reports on the Cabinet meeting.
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Healthcare Infrastructure to Get a Boost
Among the major healthcare proposals reported was the development of a 5,000-bed Medico City in Ranchi at an approved cost of ₹284.17 crore. The Cabinet also cleared a proposal for a new 500-bed hospital at MGM Hospital in Jamshedpur.
Another decision requires state universities to establish health units for students and employees. These facilities are intended to provide basic healthcare and counselling services, while universities will be required to earmark 2% of their budgets for healthcare facilities. <Cite refs={[“turn128841view1″,”turn128841view0”]}/>
CCTV Cameras in Police Stations
The Cabinet approved measures concerning CCTV surveillance in police stations to strengthen monitoring, transparency and accountability in policing. The initiative is aimed at improving oversight of police station activities and protecting citizens’ rights.
Drinking Water and Animal Husbandry
Drinking water infrastructure and animal husbandry also featured among the reported decisions. A proposal involving the installation of 7,890 handpumps to address water shortages has been highlighted in connection with the state’s rural drinking water programme.
The Cabinet also approved the establishment of an animal feed plant in Godda, intended to improve the availability of feed for livestock owners and support the animal husbandry sector.
Education and Government Employees
The Cabinet approved a range of measures concerning education and public administration. Students enrolled in government women’s and girls’ polytechnic institutions will receive stipends, according to reports.
Other proposals reportedly cover revisions to contractual employees’ honorariums, permissions for government employees to travel abroad and payments under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana. A proposed agreement between Jharkhand and West Bengal on water resources was also among the matters highlighted.
Labour and Administrative Reforms
The meeting also covered labour-related measures, including provisions concerning working hours and overtime payments. Administrative proposals included changes to service rules and measures intended to address employment-related issues.
The 62 approvals span multiple departments, reflecting the state government’s focus on public services, infrastructure and administrative functioning. The detailed implementation timelines and departmental provisions will determine how these decisions translate into benefits for residents.
