All-Round Development Needs Centre-State Cooperation: Jharkhand Governor

GG News Bureau
Ranchi, 11th Dec. Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar emphasized the need for mutual cooperation between the Centre and the state for the all-round development of the people while addressing the maiden session of the state assembly on Wednesday.

“Our government will work to carry forward the healthy tradition of the federal structure,” said Governor Gangwar, urging assembly members to dedicate themselves to the aspirations of the people.

He assured citizens that the newly elected government is committed to empowering the underprivileged, ensuring equal rights, and bringing prosperity to every household. Highlighting the financial hurdles, Gangwar said the government would pursue legal measures to reclaim ₹1.36 lakh crore owed to Jharkhand by the Centre and its companies.

The Governor underscored key initiatives, including:

• Education: Free education from kindergarten to PhD, opening 500 CM Schools of Excellence, 4,500 panchayat-level model schools, and degree colleges in every block.
• Employment: Recruitment of 60,000 teachers, 15,000 headmasters, 10,000 language teachers, 2,500 clerks, and 10,000 police personnel.
• Agriculture and Welfare: Zero-interest loans for farmers and a ₹350 daily minimum wage for MGNREGA workers.
• Infrastructure and Sports: Establishing a sports university, district-level sports centres, and division-level sports excellence hubs.

Gangwar highlighted pending matters with the Centre, including the Bill to raise OBC reservation to 27%, ST to 28%, and SC to 12%, and the Sarna religious code resolution, urging expedited approval.

The Governor concluded with a call for collective efforts to create a “prosperous and progressive Jharkhand.”

The four-day assembly session, which began on Monday, has already seen the oath-taking of all 81 members and the election of a new Speaker. It will conclude on Thursday.