Approval Granted to the Jharkhand State Displacement and Rehabilitation Commission (Formation, Functions, and Responsibilities) Rules, 2025

Ranchi: Several key decisions were taken in the Cabinet meeting held on 02 September 2025, chaired by Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren. The important approvals include:

Major Cabinet Approvals:
Approval granted to the "Jharkhand Free and Compulsory Child Education (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025".
Post-facto approval granted for the advance of ₹20 crore from the Jharkhand Contingency Fund for maintaining law and order during the financial year 2025–26, based on requests received from various districts.
Approval to implement the "Guidelines for Recording Evidence of Vulnerable Witnesses, 2025."
Approval of the draft amendment to the Jharkhand State Road Safety Fund Rules, 2025.
Approval for the re-publication of Census 2027 Notification in Jharkhand in line with the Ministry of Home Affairs Gazette No. 2616, dated 16 June 2025.
Approval to issue the Jharkhand Deceased Donor Organ and Tissue Transplantation Guidelines.
Under the Jharkhand Executive Rules, 2000, the subject of manual scavengers has been included under the jurisdiction of the Department of Women, Child Development, and Social Security.
Administrative approval granted for the third revised estimate of ₹1,851.6774 crore for the Punasi Reservoir Project.
Post-facto approval to remove the mandatory live photo submission requirement for applicants under the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana.
Approval to set up a new "Chief Minister's Jharkhand International Migrant Worker Grant and Assistance Fund" in addition to the ongoing scheme to support returning or deceased international migrant workers from Jharkhand.
Approval for extension and state share funding of various components under the centrally sponsored "PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)" scheme for FY 2025–26.
Approval of ₹49.10 crore for the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Level Crossing No. 04/E between Jasidih and Baidyanathdham Station (MDR-235), with Jharkhand's share being ₹40.63 crore.
Administrative approval of ₹34.36 crore for the reconstruction and transfer of the Bariatu-Kalikan Path to Hundru via Tonagatu IPL Factory road (6.263 km) from the Rural Works Department to the Road Construction Department.
Approval for adoption of the Inland Vessel (Life Saving Equipment) Rules, 2022 notified by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India.
Approval to establish the "Jharkhand State Academy of Fine Arts" to promote fine and applied arts throughout the state.
Approval to establish the "Jharkhand State Literature Academy" to promote literary activities and development of regional languages (excluding tribal languages) in the state.
Approval to establish the "Jharkhand State Music and Drama Academy" to promote music, drama, and applied arts across the state.
Approval of the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Approval for Jharkhand’s participation in the World Bank-funded Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase-II & III for safety and maintenance of state dams.
Post-facto approval for Hotel Radisson Blu, Ranchi as the venue for meetings and events during the 16th Finance Commission’s Jharkhand visit, and approval of bills worth ₹47.08 lakh.
Approval to dismiss Dr. Rinku Kumari Singh, Medical Officer at Community Health Center, Chandanekyari, Bokaro from service.
Post-facto approval of the Jharkhand Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025.
Administrative approval of ₹58.07 crore for widening and strengthening of Keliashol to Khadapathar road (16.65 km) under Nirsa (NH-19), transferred from the Rural Works Department to the Road Construction Department.
Administrative approval of ₹75.97 crore for road construction from Hata Chaibasa (NH-2020) railway crossing to Barachiru and Power Grid link road (11.11 km).
Approval for construction and operation of 50 Anganwadi Centers under the "Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)" in tribal-dominated regions.
Approval to initiate Aeropark at Dhanbad Airport on PPP mode (Profit Sharing) and MoU with selected agency via EoI process.
Approval to increase the estimated number of beneficiaries under the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme, 2020 (revised 2022).
Approval for payment of salary differential to retired Technical Advisor Mr. Akhileshwar Ram for the period he held charge as Executive Engineer.
Approval to amend the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Exam (Graduate Level Technical/Special Qualifications) Rules, 2017.
Approval to amend the Jharkhand Water Resource Contractor Registration Rules, 2018 and Standard Bidding Document (SBD) to align with GST compliance requirements.
Approval of the construction plan worth ₹244.73 crore for the Government Engineering College, Giridih.
Approval for 109 new Anganwadi centers in PVTG-dominated areas under the PM JANMAN scheme.
Administrative approval of ₹104.25 crore for strengthening and reconstruction of 15.15 km stretch from Daltonganj ROB (SH-10) to Semra Mines.
Approval to revise contractor registration/renewal rules of Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Jharkhand (2012 Rules).

Approval of Jharkhand State Displacement and Rehabilitation Commission (Formation, Functions, and Responsibilities) Rules, 2025.
Approval to define pension/gratuity procedures for 180 aided madrasas and 11 Sanskrit schools recognized during undivided Bihar era.
Administrative approval of ₹74.95 crore for the construction of 132/33 KV Grid Sub-station at ITI Mode, Chas, and fund release in FY 2025–26.
Administrative approval and fund release of ₹174.36 crore for 220 KV Baliyapur–Maithon transmission line.
Administrative approval and release of ₹67.59 crore for 132 KV Baliyapur–Sindri transmission line.
Administrative approval of ₹113.43 crore for the construction of GIS 132/33 KV Sub-station at Binod Bihari Chowk, Dhanbad.
Approval of ₹77.66 crore for 132 KV Chandanekyari–Govindpur line with LILO at Sindri Grid.
Approval of ₹173.10 crore for LILO line from 220 KV Govindpur–TTPS to proposed 220/132/33 KV GIS sub-station at Maithon (near Sanjay Chowk).
Approval of ₹172.88 crore for the construction of 220/132/33 KV GIS Substation at Maithon.
Approval of ₹126.18 crore for the construction of 132 KV Maithon–Tundi transmission line.
Approval of ₹74.95 crore for 132/33 KV Grid Substation at Sindri (HURL) and release of funds in FY 2025–26.
Administrative approval of revised project cost ₹1,871.02 crore for Patratu Super Thermal Power Plant (3x800 MW) transmission line due to theft-related increase of ₹28.77 crore (1.56%).
Approval of ₹39.88 crore for the purchase of Hydraulic Rescue Platform Vehicles for Home Guard and Fire Services.
Approval for formation and administration of the Jharkhand Budget Stabilization Fund Rules, 2025.
Post-facto approval to amend Jharkhand Liquor Storage and Wholesale Rules, 2022, and grant exclusive wholesale liquor rights to Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Ltd (JSBCL) across the state due to lack of private applicants.
Approval to allocate lifetime government housing provided to former Chief Minister Shri Shibu Soren to his wife Mrs. Rupi Soren after his demise.