Archive · 19 May 2025
Jharkhand Seeks Rs 1,200 Crore Aid from Finance Commission
The Jharkhand government is asking for a lot of money, about Rs 1,200 crore, from a special group called the 16th Finance Commission.
They plan to use this money to help improve things like health, drinking water, schools, and farming in different areas.
They need this money because the central government is giving them less help now, especially in areas that were affected by extremists.
The money will also help with roads and provide skills training to help people find jobs.
They hope to improve farming by providing better ways to get water to crops and improving schools.
Jharkhand government to seek Rs 1,200 crore from the 16th Finance Commission.
Funds will be used for health, drinking water, education, agriculture, skill development, and roads.
The state plans to request Rs 10 crore per district for five years.
The aid is sought due to reduced central assistance for LWE-affected districts.
Focus on agricultural development and infrastructure improvement is planned.
- Who
- Jharkhand government
- What
- Jharkhand government seeking Rs 1,200 crore from the 16th Finance Commission
- When
- May 28 (meeting)
- Where
- Jharkhand
- Why
- To fund development projects due to reduced central aid and other state needs
Need for Funds
Not Applicable
Agriculture
Need for Funds
Lack of irrigation facilities leads to single cropping and lower crop yields, but funding can resolve this.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
- Requested Amount
- Rs 1,200 crore
- Commission
- 16th Finance Commission
- Meeting Date
- May 28 (likely)
- Use of Funds
- Health, Education, Agriculture, Infrastructure
- Reason for Request
- Reduced central aid for LWE districts
- Districts Affected
- 19 initially, now 5 LWE-affected