Ranchi, March 3: The Jharkhand government, in its budget announcement on Monday, revealed ambitious plans to significantly boost education and healthcare infrastructure in the state. Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore presented these proposals in the Jharkhand Assembly, emphasizing the government’s commitment to fostering quality education, vocational training, and healthcare facilities.
Additionally, recognizing the importance of sports for youth development, the government plans to establish 59 new day-boarding sports training centres across Jharkhand.
These comprehensive initiatives signal Jharkhand’s strategic move to significantly elevate educational standards, improve healthcare access, and stimulate economic growth in the coming years.
Two New Universities for Skill Development and Fin-tech Education
Highlighting the importance of vocational education, the Jharkhand government proposed establishing two specialized universities—a Skill University and a Fin-tech University—to prepare students for the modern job market. Additionally, new Schools of Business and Mass Communication are set to be established in major cities including Jamshedpur, Palamu, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, and Deoghar.Five New Law Colleges to Encourage Legal Studies
Recognizing the growing demand for quality legal education, the state plans to set up five new law colleges in Ranchi, Dhanbad, Dumka, Palamu, and Hazaribag. This initiative aims to strengthen the legal education infrastructure and nurture skilled legal professionals within Jharkhand.Six Medical Colleges to Boost Healthcare Accessibility
The healthcare sector will also witness substantial growth, with six new medical colleges proposed in the budget. Minister Kishore announced that administrative approval has already been given to establish a medical college and hospital in Ranchi. Moreover, medical colleges are proposed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in Khunti, Giridih, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Deoghar, and Jamtara.Significant Budget Allocation for Education and Healthcare
In its financial blueprint, the Jharkhand government allocated ₹15,198.35 crore for primary and secondary education and earmarked ₹2,409.20 crore for higher and technical education. To ensure better healthcare, ₹7,470.50 crore has been allocated to the health department.Promotion of MSMEs and Sports Development Initiatives
To encourage economic growth through entrepreneurship, the state proposed establishing either an MSME directorate or an MSME cell dedicated to supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).Additionally, recognizing the importance of sports for youth development, the government plans to establish 59 new day-boarding sports training centres across Jharkhand.
These comprehensive initiatives signal Jharkhand’s strategic move to significantly elevate educational standards, improve healthcare access, and stimulate economic growth in the coming years.
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