Jharkhand Cabinet approves teaching, non-teaching posts for new engineering colleges

Hemant govt approves 13 key proposals to boost development

Ranchi, June 4: In a significant move to accelerate Jharkhand’s development across multiple sectors, the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, approved 13 crucial proposals during its meeting held on Wednesday. The decisions span urban planning, road infrastructure, water supply, health, education, and the mining sector, aimed at giving a new direction to the state’s growth trajectory.

One of the major highlights of the meeting was the approval of the Welfare Bill for Gig Workers in Jharkhand. This initiative is expected to ensure social and financial security for thousands of gig workers in the state.

To improve urban management, the cabinet approved the Jharkhand Municipality Sensor Registration (Amendment) Rules, 2025. Under the revised rules, the registration and regulation of urban sensors will now be carried out in a more transparent and structured manner, facilitating faster implementation of urban development projects.

The government also sanctioned Rs 40.39 crore for road development in Pakur district. The funds will be used for the widening, strengthening, and reconstruction of a 6.63-kilometre stretch from Pakur-Barharwa Main Road to Pali Gagan Hill near the West Bengal border. The project also includes land acquisition, relocation of utilities such as electricity and water lines, rehabilitation, and plantation.

In a move to modernize water management, the cabinet approved a retrospective amendment to the water rate notification initially enforced on April 1, 2011. The revised provisions aim to make water usage and tax assessment more practical and efficient.

For the mining sector, key structural changes were made. The Secretary of the Department of Mines and Geology was designated as the ex-officio Chairman, and the Director of Mines as the ex-officio Managing Director of the Jharkhand State Mineral Development Corporation Limited. The cabinet also granted post-facto approval to previous directives under various sections of the Mining Act.

To address drinking water issues in urban areas, administrative approval was given for the revised Rs 59.71 crore urban water supply project in Garhwa Municipal Council. The project aims to strengthen and restructure the local water supply infrastructure.

Further, the Information and Public Relations Department received approval for reorganization of sanctioned posts, which is expected to enhance departmental efficiency. In addition, the cabinet approved the transfer of doctors to prisons to ensure timely medical services for inmates.

Finally, to facilitate the establishment of Aadhaar Registration Centers, the cabinet relaxed provisions of the Jharkhand Finance Rules, allowing an agreement between the state government and CSC-SPV. These centers will be set up at Panchayat Bhawans, Ward Offices, and Urban Local Body premises, making Aadhaar services more accessible to citizens across Jharkhand.

Approval has been granted for the creation of teaching and non-teaching posts at the newly constructed Government Engineering Colleges in Bokaro and Godda, in accordance with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) norms and institutional requirements.