Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday directed officials to work out plans to introduce e-bicycles to replace conventional ones for distribution among government school students in rural areas, aiming to curb dropout rates. He also called for a comprehensive plan to revamp skill development programmes in the state to align them with existing market needs, making local youth future-ready across various sectors.
Review Meeting and Key Directives
Hemant chaired a review meeting of the Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare department at Project Building in the afternoon. Ministers Chamra Linda and Hafizul Hasan and senior officials were present. He stressed time-bound and outcome-driven implementation of schemes to ensure benefits reach the last mile.
Ahead of the upcoming special intensive revision (SIR) and ongoing census in the state, the CM instructed schools under the department to run awareness programmes for larger participation.
Healthcare and Welfare Initiatives
Focusing on healthcare for SC/ST patients, he emphasised the establishment of help desks in RIMS and all district hospitals to facilitate proper care, as per an official communique from the IPRD department. The CM conducted a detailed assessment of ongoing programmes, including the e-Kalyan portal, pre- and post-matric scholarships, Marang Gomke overseas scholarship, cycle distribution, exam fee reimbursement, and the Mukhyamantri Rojgar Srijan Yojana (MRSY).
Interaction with Beneficiaries
During the meeting, Hemant held a video conference to directly interact with MRSY beneficiaries, seeking their feedback on loans, business operations, income generation, and banking support. Beneficiaries reported that the scheme helped them become self-reliant and create jobs locally. The CM directed officials to expedite pending applications, strengthen training support, and set up a call centre to monitor grievances and feedback.
School Infrastructure Improvements
Reviewing residential, minority, and Eklavya model schools, Hemant ordered improvements in infrastructure, teacher availability, food quality, safety, and overall academic environment. He also asked officials to fast-track the transfer of students from NGO-run institutions to CM Schools of Excellence.
