States PCS: Jharkhand GK for JPSC and other Jharkhand State Exams

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The Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2001, establishes a three-tier Panchayati Raj system. The Gram Panchayat is formed at the village level, which is the lowest tier. Above it are Panchayat Samiti at the block level and Zila Parishad at the district level. The Gram Panchayat is headed by a Mukhia (Sarpanch) and is responsible for local governance and welfare schemes. This structure follows the provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment applied in Jharkhand.

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Chotanagpur Law College is located at Nyay Vihar Campus, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in 1954 under Barrister S.K. Sahay. The college was initially affiliated with Bihar University, later with Ranchi University. It is approved by the Bar Council of India and has a NAAC B++ grade valid until November 14, 2027. The college offers BA LLB (Hons.), 3-year LLB, and LLM courses. Notable alumni include Supreme Court judges S.B. Sinha and M.Y. Eqbal.

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The Bihar Scheduled Areas Regulation, 1969 (Bihar Regulation 1 of 1969) was passed in 1969. It amended laws relating to Scheduled Areas in Bihar, including regions now in Jharkhand such as Ranchi, Singhbhum, and Santhal Parganas. The act targets areas under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Amendments to this act occurred later in 1974, 1983, 1985, and 1986, but the original enactment year remains 1969.

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The National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology (NIFFT) is located in Hatia, Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It was established in 1966 by the Government of India in collaboration with UNDP-UNESCO. The institute is now known as the National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT). The campus spreads over 65 acres and is situated near Ranchi city, approximately 6 km from Ranchi Airport and 10 km from Ranchi Junction railway station. It functions as a deemed university under the Ministry of Education.

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Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) was established by the Rural Development Department of Jharkhand. JSLPS functions as the nodal agency for livelihood promotion and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). It operates under the administrative control of the Rural Development Department. Its objective includes poverty reduction and socio-economic empowerment of rural poor and women.

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Uma Bharati launched rural sanitation initiatives under the Namami Gange Programme in Jharkhand. The project targeted 78-83 villages along the 83 km Ganga stretch in Sahibganj district, focusing on solid and liquid waste management for around 45,000 households. It included health and sanitation innovations and partnered with UNDP. The effort contributes to pollution abatement and river conservation in the region.

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Article 217 of the Indian Constitution governs the appointment of High Court judges, including Chief Justices. The President appoints the Chief Justice in consultation with the Chief Justice of India. This applies uniformly to all High Courts, including Jharkhand High Court. Article 217(1) specifically deals with appointments of Chief Justices. Articles 218, 215, and 226 cover different matters like High Court control, court independence, and writ jurisdiction respectively.

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On February 16, 2025, Jharkhand’s Chief Minister approved establishing a High Court bench in Dumka. The Jharkhand High Court was established in 2000 at Ranchi and had no other benches. The law department sought permission from the Union Law Ministry and Supreme Court for Dumka’s jurisdiction. The plan aims to decentralize judicial services and expand access to justice within Jharkhand.

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NITI Aayog launched the SATH-E project in 2017 focusing on school reforms in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh. The project aimed at enhancing learning outcomes, teacher training, governance, and IT monitoring. Phase 1 ended in March 2020. Initiatives under SATH-E included consolidating 4,400 subscale schools and implementing the Gyan Setu remedial program. Jharkhand also adopted the eVidyaVahini Management Information System under this project. State governments continue to work with NITI Aayog to implement NEP-2020 roadmaps.

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JAP-IT was established on 29 March 2004 as an autonomous society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It operates under Jharkhand’s Department of Information Technology & e-Governance. JAP-IT serves as the nodal agency for IT and e-Governance in Jharkhand, supporting computerization, networking, and promoting IT human resource development within the state.