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News18
20 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Jharkhand govt, US discuss investment opportunities in various sectors
Agency: Ranchi, Jul 29 (PTI) Jharkhand Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari on Tuesday held a discussion with US Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in the mineral-rich state, officials said. The talks focused on potential collaboration in various sectors, including mining, tourism, agriculture, higher education, health, environmental sustainability and labour force, they said. Tiwari also outlined the changes brought in women's safety and empowerment in the state. 'The state government's 'Maiyan Samman Yojana', an initiative of the chief minister, is helping social and economic empowerment of women in the state, and contributing to preventing migration of labour force," Tiwari said, according to an official release. She also said that the labour force is being imparted skill training and linked to economic activities through various state government schemes. The scope of engaging with American universities in the field of higher education was also discussed, the release said. State Mines Director Rahul Kumar Sinha, who was also present during the discussion, informed the US Consul General about the possibilities of joint ventures in mining of various minerals including coal, and setting up of mining equipment plants, it said. Sinha also said they could move forward through mutual cooperation in the processing of lithium, graphite and titanium. Opportunities in the tourism sector also featured in the discussion, the release said. Earlier, the US Consul General met Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and held a discussion on various issues. PTI SAN RBT view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Jharkhand eyes second Sainik School
1 2 Ranchi: The state govt is planning to establish another Sainik School in the state to expand opportunities for students aspiring to join the armed forces. Chief secretary Alka Tiwari on Friday directed the state education department to initiate groundwork for the proposed institution. The department has been asked to identify potential locations and prepare necessary documentation so that a formal proposal can soon be submitted to the Union govt for approval. Currently, the state has only one Sainik School at Tilaiya in Koderma district which was established in 1963. "With 875 enrolled students, Tilaiya's Sainik School has the highest number of students enrolled among all the Sainik Schools across the country. To expand opportunities for the students of the state aspiring to join the armed forces, there is a need of another Sainik School in the state," the chief secretary said, directing the secretary of school education department to initiate groundwork for the proposed institution. Tiwari assured representatives of the existing Sainik School that all basic needs of the school will be met without any negligence, while chairing a meeting on Friday regarding various proposals and issues related to the school. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Watching Videos Can Boost Your Income TheDaddest Undo During the meeting, a decision was taken to roll out new water supply project worth Rs 9.49 crore at the school. "The technical approval for this has been received from the department of drinking water and sanitation. Instructions were given to propose the construction of a sewage treatment plant at the school. Additionally, the building construction department was directed to maintain the staff quarters at the school," chief secretary Tiwari said. Meanwhile, the school authority appealed to the state govt to bear the costs of pensions, family pensions, NPS, and other benefits for the school staff, which is estimated to be around Rs 7 crore. In light of this, the chief secretary instructed the school education department to examine the models of Sainik Schools in other states and proceed accordingly. Tiwari directed to conduct annual health check-ups for students in Koderma, which was previously conducted in Hazaribag. Union minister of state for defence, Sanjay Seth in April said 100 additional Sainik Schools will be established across the country in public-private-partnership (PPP) mode.
News18
5 days ago
- Health
- News18
Jharkhand to get another Sainik School
Agency: PTI Ranchi, July 25 (PTI) Jharkhand Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari on Friday directed the School Education Secretary to initiate the process for establishing an additional Sainik School in the state. The decision comes amid increasing demand and growing enrollment at Sainik School Tilaiya, which currently has 875 students, the highest among all such schools in the country. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the chief secretary to review various proposals and issues concerning Sainik School Tilaiya. 'As part of infrastructure development, a new water supply scheme worth Rs 9.49 crore has received technical approval from the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation," a statement from the state government said. Instructions were issued to submit a proposal for the construction of a sewage treatment plant at the school, it said, adding that the Building Construction Department has also been directed to undertake maintenance of staff quarters on the campus. A proposal from the school administration requesting that the state government bear expenses related to pensions, family pensions, National Pension Scheme (NPS), and other staff benefits at an estimated Rs 7 crore was also discussed, it said. The chief secretary asked the School Education Department to study similar arrangements in other states before proceeding further. Also, instructions were given that the annual health check-ups, previously conducted in Hazaribagh, be now done at Koderma. PTI NAM SOM view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 21:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Jharkhand gears up for Independence Day; Chief Secretary reviews Ranchi, Dumka preparations
Ranchi, July 25 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari on Friday directed officials to ensure timely and seamless arrangements for Independence Day celebrations in Ranchi and Dumka, keeping in view the monsoon season. Chairing a high-level review meeting, she emphasized that flag hoisting must take place on time and national anthem protocol should be strictly followed. The main events will be held at Ranchi's Morabadi Ground, where the Chief Minister will hoist the tricolour, and at Dumka Police Lines, where the Governor will lead the ceremony. Tiwari instructed that the temporary stage at Morabadi be constructed to match previous years in size and meet safety standards. She also called for ensuring clear visuals on LED screens, adequate seating arrangements, drinking water, medical aid, temporary toilets, and uninterrupted power supply. Live telecast of the event and creation of a dedicated media enclosure have also been mandated. The Information and Public Relations Department will manage the public address system. Separate instructions were issued for traffic regulation, fire safety, parking, and coordinated parade rehearsals. The parade will include contingents from CRPF, JAP, IRB, district police, NCC, home guards, and fire brigade. Similar arrangements are to be replicated at the district level across Jharkhand. UNI XC BM
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chief secretary Alka Tiwari reviews Jharia master plan
Dhanbad : State chief secretary Alka Tiwari on Friday visited Dhanbad to review the progress of the Jharia Rehabilitation revised master plan. During her visit, she held a high-level meeting with officials from Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), and the district administration to assess ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Speaking to the media, Tiwari said that the govt's primary objective is to rehabilitate people affected by underground mine fires in the Jharia region. "Rehabilitation is not just about relocation. Our broader mission is to ensure the affected families achieve financial independence through employment and skill development," she said. She emphasised that unless people are economically empowered, the goal of sustainable rehabilitation would remain incomplete. Tiwari directed officials to expedite the rehabilitation process and to create an environment where affected families can start afresh and lead dignified lives. Highlighting the importance of basic infrastructure in the Belgaria township, where many affected families have been relocated, she said that facilities like hospitals, schools, anganwadi centres, police stations, and post offices must be established at the earliest. She also instructed the district administration to ensure proper road connectivity and transportation between Dhanbad and Belgaria, and to explore avenues for generating self-employment among the relocated population. Her visit marks a renewed push by the state govt to fast-track the implementation of the Jharia Rehabilitation Plan and improve the living standards of those displaced by decades of coal fires.
