◆ Honorable Governor Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar and Honorable Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren participated in the state-level ceremony organized on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the 25th anniversary of the state’s establishment.
◆ Honorable Governor and Honorable Chief Minister inaugurated-laid foundation stones for 1087 projects worth Rs 8 thousand 7 hundred 99 crore on this occasion.
◆ Chief Minister said – A developed country can only be formed when the state is developed, and the state can only be developed when our villages are developed.
◆ If India has an identity on the world stage, Jharkhand has a huge role in it.
◆ Chief Minister said – Our government is trying to create a path where future generations will have immense opportunities to move forward.
◆ Chief Minister said – Jharkhand is changing rapidly, now our state is ready to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with the leading states of the country.
● Many congratulations and best wishes to everyone on the birth anniversary of Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda and State Establishment Day.
● The government is committed to building the Jharkhand of the dreams of our immortal brave martyrs and ancestors.
● Late Shibu Soren ji was the creator, pioneer, and guide of the state. He was the identity of tribals, indigenous people, and every Jharkhandi.
● Everyone must come forward to preserve and enrich our traditions and cultural heritage.
● Tribals are the indigenous people of this country… the first inhabitants.
A state-level ceremony was organized today at Morabadi Maidan, Ranchi, on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the 25th anniversary of the formation of Jharkhand state. On this occasion, Governor Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar was present as the chief guest, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren presided over the program. In his address, he said that today’s day holds great significance for all of us. This is a day of pride for all of us. On one hand, we are celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, and on the other hand, it is the silver jubilee celebration of the formation of Jharkhand state. On this occasion, I bow to all the immortal brave heroes and heroines and those ancestors who sacrificed their lives for this state. Our government is committed to building the Jharkhand of the dreams of these brave martyrs and ancestors.
… Then Dishom Guru Shibu Soren would also have been on this stage
The Chief Minister said that Jharkhand State Foundation Day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm today. However, this time my heart is a little heavy. Because, Dishom Guru Shibu Soren ji is no longer among us. If he were alive today, the dignity of this stage would have increased even more. Late Shibu Soren ji was the creator and pioneer of a separate state. He was our guide. He was the identity of tribals, indigenous people, and every Jharkhandi. His struggles and contributions can never be forgotten.
It is the result of the struggles of our ancestors that today every Jharkhandi stands tall
The Chief Minister said that this state has given birth to many brave sons like Dharti Baba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Sidhu Kanhu, Nilamber-Pitamber, and Tana Bhagat. They sacrificed their lives for this country and state. Our ancestors fought for justice and against exploitation, for the protection of water, forest, and land, and for their heritage and a separate state through long struggles. Because of these brave martyrs and ancestors, we got a separate identity. It is the result of their sacrifice and dedication that today every Jharkhandi, indigenous person, and tribal stands tall and can proudly say – We are Jharkhandis.
Tribals are the indigenous people of this country, the first inhabitants
The Chief Minister said that our tribal and indigenous people had sacrificed everything for the sake of water, forest, and land. Tribals are the indigenous people of this country… the first inhabitants. Today, we have to preserve and enrich our traditions and cultural heritage. We have to establish it on the world stage. For this, everyone has to move forward together.
To build a developed country, we need to build a developed state and developed villages.
The Chief Minister said that a developed country can only be formed when the state is developed, and the state can only be developed when our villages are developed. Keeping this in mind, our government is working with full strength to strengthen the villages. The prosperity of villages opens the path to the happiness and progress of the state and the country.
This state is rich in natural resources
The Chief Minister said that Jharkhand is a state rich in natural resources. Nature has given many things inside and on the surface of this state’s land. This state is known not only for its mineral resources but also for its distinct identity in many fields like tourism and sports. The hardworking labor force here is playing an important role in taking the country forward today. Recognizing these capabilities, our government is trying to create a path where future generations will have immense opportunities to move forward.
If India has an identity on the world stage, Jharkhand has a huge role in it
The Chief Minister said that if India has an identity on the world stage today, Jharkhand has a huge role in it. The factories across the country run on the mineral resources here. Trade is being promoted. This state has provided the country with labor force along with mineral resources, due to which the country is moving forward on the path of development.
Jharkhand is changing rapidly
The Chief Minister said that a lot has changed in this state in the last 25 years. The state is now changing even faster. Efforts are being made to remove the obstacles that were hindering the state’s progress. I can say that today Jharkhand is ready to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with the leading states of the country.
Empowering women
The Chief Minister said that our government has taken decisive steps to empower half the population. The impact of the Mukhyamantri Mahiya Samman Yojana is clearly visible. This scheme, initiated by our government today, has been adopted by many other states as well. The government is supporting women on all fronts to enable them to advance in every field.
New dimensions are being added
The Chief Minister said that our government is adding many new dimensions in all fields including education, health, sports, and tourism. He said that everyone has to fulfill their responsibilities to beautify and develop the state and for its all-round development. With everyone’s cooperation, we can make our Jharkhand a strong state.
We have to move forward keeping in mind the next 25 years
The Chief Minister said that today we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jharkhand state, but we have to prepare to build Jharkhand by keeping the next 25 years in mind, while maintaining a balance with nature. We have to emerge from the suffering of poverty, exploitation, and atrocities that our ancestors endured and make ourselves so strong that we can empower ourselves and this state.
The Information and Public Relations Department has put up an exhibition
Honorable Governor and Honorable Chief Minister unveiled the exhibition put up by the Information and Public Relations Department in the ceremony venue premises. Here, in the immersive zone, they witnessed the journey of Jharkhand state over 25 years, the saga of all the immortal brave martyrs including Bhagwan Birsa Munda, and the late Dishom Guru Shibu Soren ji. They also released a booklet based on Jharkhand’s 25-year journey and achievements.
Gift of 1087 projects received
On this occasion, the Chief Minister gifted 1087 projects worth Rs 8 thousand 7 hundred 99 crore. This includes the inauguration of 878 projects worth Rs 4 thousand 3 hundred 24 crore and the foundation stone laying for 209 projects worth Rs 4 thousand 4 hundred 75 crore.
Number of projects inaugurated-foundation laid by each department
On this occasion, 64 projects of the Road Construction Department, 297 of the Rural Works Department, 8 of the Building Construction Department, 5 of the Energy Department, 146 of the Home, Jail, and Disaster Management Department, 10 of the Higher and Technical Education Department, 213 of the Water Resources Department, 18 of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department, 9 of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, 11 of the Health, Medical Education, and Family Welfare Department, 7 of the Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department, 76 of the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Cooperation Department, 9 of the School Education and Literacy Department, 1 of the Urban Development and Housing Department, 3 of the Tourism, Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs Department, and 1 project of the Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs Department were inaugurated.
While, 50 projects of the Road Construction Department, 4 of the Building Construction Department, 3 of the Energy Department, 47 of the Home, Jail, and Disaster Management Department, 17 of the Higher and Technical Education Department, 24 of the Water Resources Department, 3 of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department, 5 of the Health, Medical Education, and Family Welfare Department, 3 of the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Cooperation Department, 21 of the School Education and Literacy Department, 24 of the Urban Development and Housing Department, 6 of the Tourism, Art, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs Department, 1 of the Labor Employment, Training, and Skill Development Department, and 1 project of the Women and Child Development and Social Security Department had their foundation stones laid.
Foundation stones laid for these important projects
● Development of Recreation Park, Eco Park, and Community Park in Ranchi Smart City area.
● Renovation and upgradation of Birsa Munda Bus Terminal at Khadgada, Ranchi.
● Construction of a 50-bed Critical Care Hospital Block in Koderma district.
● Construction of District Early Intervention Center in Gumla district.
● Construction of a 50-bed Critical Care Hospital Block at Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital, Hazaribagh.
● Construction of a Synthetic Football ground at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Sports Complex, Simdega.
● Construction of a new Pharmacy Institute in Hazaribagh district.
● Construction of Tilak Manjhi Nature Park and Fossil Park under Eco-Tourism Scheme.
● Construction of Bar Council buildings in Lohardaga, Simdega, Madhupur, and Giridih.
● Construction of a Transformer Repairing Workshop in Tatisilve, Ranchi.
Inauguration of these important projects
● Inauguration of residential complex built for Members of the Legislative Assembly in the Core Capital Area, Ranchi.
● Construction of new Collectorate buildings in Deoghar and Lohardaga.
● Construction of 400 KV transmission line and 220/132/33 KV Grid Substation, Patratu.
● Construction of a new Engineering College in Godda.
● Construction of a new Professional College in Bokaro.
● Construction of a 50-bed hospital in Domchanch, Koderma.
● Construction of Prefab Field Hospitals in Dhanbad, Barajamda in West Singhbhum, Boarijore in Godda, Pakuria in Pakur, and Thethaitangar in Simdega; Dhanwantari Ayush Hospital in Dumka; and a 50-bed Critical Care Hospital in Godda.
● Construction of a new International Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Simdega.
● Conservation and development work of a temple in Itkhori, Chatra.
Among the special guests at the Silver Jubilee Festival ceremony were Jharkhand Congress in-charge Shri K. Raju, Minister Shri Radhakrishna Kishore, Minister Shri Sanjay Prasad Yadav, Rajya Sabha MP Smt. Mahua Maji, MLA Smt. Kalpana Soren, MLA Shri Amit Kumar Mahato, State Congress President Shri Keshav Mahato Kamlesh, Chief Secretary Shri Avinash Kumar, Director General of Police Smt. Tadasha Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Shri Nitin Madan Kulkarni, and Principal Secretary Smt. Vandana Dadel, along with many senior officials and thousands of people.