Hemant seeks pending dues, special assistance at Eastern Zonal council meet
Hemant Soren
on Thursday stressed that GOI's support is crucial for a state like Jharkhand to progress on all around development reiterating his govt's demand for pending dues and special assistances.
Speaking at the 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Ranchi, which was chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah, Soren presented a total of 31 demands across various sectors for Centre's due consideration stating that it will help them further the ongoing developmental and welfare measures in the state.
Among the major demand, he has urged for pending Rs 1.40 lakh crore in lieu of mining related activities which are pending with the public sector undertakings (PSUs) since several years.
Notably, Jharkhand have been asking for these dues at various forums and meetings with the central govt. Citing how the ongoing Maiyan Samman scheme, a fiscal monthly assistance programme for women between 18-50 years, is helping scores of underprivileged female population, he sought pending dues and assistances will help the state govt implement it in more robust manner.
He also sought support for establishment of a Tribal University, and urban projects like the Ranchi Metro.
Few other demands included central funds and support for tourism, health and education development, reforms in the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) policy among others.
The meeting was also attended by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and West Bengal's finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, along with chief secretaries and senior officials from member states and the central govt.
The Eastern Zonal Council includes Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
The meeting also discussed issues related to the Massanjore Dam, Taiyabpur Barrage, and Indrapuri Reservoir, as well as the division of assets and liabilities of several PSUs between Bihar and Jharkhand pending since the state's bifurcation, informed a statement from the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
Talking to media briefly, Bihar deputy CM Choudhary said, "A committee has been set up to resolve pending issues between Bihar and Jharkhand."
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