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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Lohardaga leads state in healthy panchayat index
Ranchi: Jharkhand has performed well against the 'Healthy Panchayat' yardstick under the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0). The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said Panchayati Raj Department director Rajeshwari B on Thursday. Out of 4,345 gram panchayats in Jharkhand, 4,281 submitted their data in the PAI system. Based on their performance, 7% of the panchayats were classified as 'Performers' with a score between 60 and 75%, 57% were placed under 'Aspirants' with a score between 40 and 60%, and the rest 36% as 'Starters' with a score between 0 and 40%. Lohardaga secured the top position with a score of 59.37%, followed by Khunti (59.27%), West Singhbhum (56.48%), Dhanbad (54.15%), and Jamtara (53.91%). In the 'Healthy Panchayat' thematic area, the state registered its best performance. Out of the total panchayats, 96 (2.24%) achieved full targets, 1,230 (28.73%) were designated leaders, 2,520 (58.86%) performers, 382 (8.92%) aspirants, and 53 (1.24%) initiators. At the block level, Manjhgaon block of West Singhbhum bagged the top spot with a score of 65.28%, followed by Pakuriya block of Pakur (64.14%) and Kumardungi block (63.26%). Among gram panchayats, Kotgarh (Noamundi, West Singhbhum) secured the highest score of 68.08%, followed by Chilara (Pathargama, Godda) with 67.92% and Rajpokhar (Pakuriya, Pakur) with 67.53%. Rajeshwari said, "Pnchayats need to focus on nine key development themes — poverty alleviation, health, child rights, water availability, sanitation, infrastructure, social justice, good governance, and women empowerment. Depending on the availability of funds, panchayats should work on any two themes each year and gradually expand. This systematic approach will help in realising our development goals. " "It is also necessary to enter the development work being done in the panchayats on the PAI portal. Without proper data entry, even well-performing panchayats may lag behind in the development index," she added. The workshop also reviewed the reasons behind unsatisfactory performance in several panchayats.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong tribal leaders meet Rahul in Delhi
1 2 Ranchi: Cong leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday met with tribal leaders of several states, including Jharkhand, in Delhi to take stock of the issues and concerns of the adivasi population. From Jharkhand, over a dozen tribal workers of the party, including Lohardaga MP Sukhdeo Bhagat, state agriculture minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey, attended the meeting. The party's spokesperson Satish Paul Munjini said that the meeting was aimed at preparing action plans to work for the welfare of adivasi communities. About Jharkhand, he said that the representatives detailed about the ongoing works of the alliance govt and existing issues. "The biggest demand for tribals is the implementation of Sarna Code ahead of the nationwide caste and population census. It was also discussed how previous BJP govt had conspired to evict the tribals from their lands in the guise of land banks and digitization. We will soon launch a campaign to address these issues," he said, adding that Rahul Gandhi has assured his full support to take up the concerns at the national level to force union govt to act accordingly.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Min takes stock of Rath Yatra preparations in Dhurwa
Ranchi: With just weeks to go before the annual Rath Yatra, rural development minister Deepika Pandey Singh on Friday visited the Jagannath temple in Dhurwa to offer prayers and take stock of the ongoing preparations for the upcoming festival. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Accompanied by Lohardaga MLA Rameshwar Oraon and senior Congress leaders, they also offered prayers and interacted with temple committee members and local organisers. The Rath Mela, scheduled for June 27, draws thousands of devotees every year. The temple management has begun preparing for the annual event. "This year, we want to ensure better coordination and improved facilities. The event will be conducted with its traditional spirit, and the govt will extend all necessary support," Singh said. Oraon, a former IPS, recalling his long association with the event, said, "I first participated in the Rath Yatra in 1974 when I was a young officer. Since then, I've seen how this event has grown in scale and meaning. It brings people from all communities together. Every year, I pray here for the well-being of the people, this time especially for prosperity and relief from poverty." Several leaders emphasised that the fair should remain accessible to small vendors, particularly those from rural and semi-urban areas. They suggested that instead of tendering stalls or allocating them through contractors, the administration should explore alternative methods that keep participation affordable and inclusive. For many families, it is an important seasonal source of income. Dhurwa resident Anil Yadav said, "The festival changes the whole atmosphere here. Even those who don't visit temples regularly come during Rath Yatra. Dhurwa feels different and more alive."
