Jharkhand

• 07 Nov 2023

Abua Bir Dishom Campaign

Why In News?

According to the information received from the media on November 6, 2023, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren started the ‘Abu Bir Dishom Campaign’ to give land lease to the people living in the forest area under the ‘Forest Rights Act-2005’ by playing drums at the Project Bhawan in Ranchi. .

Key Points:

• It should be noted that Jharkhand has 30% forest area. At the same time, other states have less forest area, but they are far ahead in granting forest rights lease.
• For the first time in Jharkhand, a massive campaign will be launched to give forest pattas to the landless. Those who live in forests and protect forests, animals and vegetation will get rights and on 29^th December, on the fourth anniversary of the government, forest rights leases will be provided to tribals and those dependent on forests.
• On this occasion, the Chief Minister and the guests also inaugurated the promotional material, app and website of 'Abu Bir Dishome Campaign'

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Why In News?

On November 6, 2023, Deputy General Manager of South Eastern Railway, Pankaj Kumar Gupta said that Piska Railway Station of Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, has been selected under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'.

Key Points:

• A 12 metre wide foot over bridge, lift with good roof and many other modern facilities will be provided at Piska railway station.
• What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
  • Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, railway stations will be redeveloped in different states of the country. Under this scheme, 1309 stations in the country are to be redeveloped, which includes 83 stations in Rajasthan, 87 in Gujarat, 80 in Madhya Pradesh and 34 in Haryana.
  • However, in the first phase work will be done only on 508 stations. The government will spend approximately Rs 24470 crore on their redevelopment.