Chaibasa: The Jharkhand government has undertaken a series of development initiatives in West Singhbhum district, with 91 projects worth ₹252.11 crore receiving foundation stones and 81 completed projects worth ₹129.21 crore being inaugurated.
Additionally, assets worth ₹108.23 crore were distributed among 58 beneficiaries during a programme held at the District Collectorate auditorium in Chaibasa on Wednesday.
The programme was chaired by Jharkhand Revenue and Land Reforms and Transport Minister Deepak Birua. It was attended by Chakradharpur MLA Sukhram Oraon, Jagannathpur MLA Sonaram Sinku, Zila Parishad Chairperson Lakshmi Surin, Chaibasa Municipal Council Chairperson Nitin Prakash and Chakradharpur Municipal Council Chairperson Sunny Oraon, among other public representatives and officials.
91 Projects Worth ₹252.11 Crore Receive Foundation Stones
As part of efforts to expand infrastructure and accelerate development activities in the district, foundation stones were laid for 91 projects involving an investment of ₹252.11 crore.
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The programme also saw the inauguration of 81 completed projects worth ₹129.21 crore, which were formally dedicated to the public.
Together, the newly launched and completed projects represent development works worth ₹381.32 crore.
12 SHGs Receive Tractors and Agricultural Equipment
Assets worth ₹108.23 crore were distributed among 58 beneficiaries through various government departments.
To strengthen agricultural activities and provide farmers with modern equipment, 12 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) received tractors and agricultural machinery.
The distribution was aimed at improving access to agricultural resources among beneficiary groups.
11 Panchayat Secretariats Inaugurated Online
To improve the accessibility of administrative services in rural areas, 11 Panchayat Secretariats were inaugurated virtually.
The facilities are located in:
- Tuibir – Chaibasa
- Bamebasa – Tonto
- Parsa – Majhgaon
- Parsa – Manjhari
- Asantalia – Chakradharpur
- Nakti – Bandgaon
- Matkobera – Khuntpani
- Sialjoda – Jagannathpur
- Noamundi Basti – Noamundi
- Nandpur – Manoharpur
- Binju – Anandpur
The initiative is intended to strengthen local administrative infrastructure and make public services more accessible at the panchayat level.
Eight Panchayats Recognised for Outstanding Work
Representatives of eight panchayats were felicitated for their performance under the Tied and Untied Fund categories.
The recognised panchayats were Angarpada, Govindpur, Barusai, Narsanda, Parsa, Karaikela, Ruiya and Arahassa.
Their respective Mukhiya representatives and Panchayat Secretaries received recognition during the programme.
Helmets Distributed, Five Awareness Vehicles Flagged Off
Road safety and public awareness initiatives were also part of the event.
Helmets were distributed among 25 two-wheeler riders to encourage safer road practices.
Additionally, five awareness vehicles were flagged off to promote public information campaigns related to Census 2027, healthcare and the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative.
Development Benefits Must Reach the Last Person: Deepak Birua
Addressing the gathering, Minister Deepak Birua said the government’s priority was to ensure that the benefits of development programmes reached people at the last mile.
He directed officials to ensure transparent and time-bound implementation of government schemes.
MLAs Sukhram Oraon and Sonaram Sinku also emphasised the need to strengthen agriculture, education, healthcare and basic infrastructure in rural areas.
They urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the assets distributed to them.
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