Amid the buzz of the state assembly’s budget session, Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged the Union government to embrace the elder brother mantle for Jharkhand’s integrated development. In talks with media persons at the Vidhan Sabha premises in Ranchi, he flagged the state’s backwardness and sought amplified Central support.
Spotlighting ongoing initiatives, Soren noted strides in rural economic resilience, educational upliftment for tribals via hostels, and robust health infrastructure through the Digital Health Mission. He proudly referenced pro-tribal and vulnerable-focused schemes such as the Mukhyamantri Maaiyaan Samman Yojana benefiting women and Abua Awas Yojana for the roofless.
This fervent call emphasizes the symbiotic Centre-state relationship essential for progress. ‘Jharkhand needs its big brother’s hand to rise,’ Soren articulated.
Observers see this as a pivotal moment in fiscal federalism discussions. With Jharkhand’s mineral wealth and youthful demographic, targeted Central aid could spur industrialization and poverty alleviation, scripting a new chapter of prosperity.