The plan outlines universal school access, modern and mother-tongue-based learning systems and enhanced teacher capacity.
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Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday released a long-term development blueprint titled Ulgulan 2050, outlining a 25-year vision for a prosperous, self-reliant and equitable Jharkhand rooted in identity, justice and dignity.
Calling it a defining moment as the state completes 25 years of its formation, Soren said Jharkhand must now focus on building human capital, promoting value-addition to natural resources, strengthening indigenous knowledge systems and creating community-driven governance models. He said the state’s next phase of growth would rely on education, skills and cultural confidence rather than extractive economic models.
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“Every child will be educated and every youth will be self-reliant,” Soren said, adding that Jharkhand’s development path must empower its people instead of depending heavily on outside investment. He invoked the struggles led by Birsa Munda and Shibu Soren and said the vision document carries forward their idea of a just and dignified Jharkhand.
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The plan outlines universal school access, modern and mother-tongue-based learning systems and enhanced teacher capacity. It promises strengthened healthcare delivery, including trained health workers in every village, better primary medical facilities and wider immunisation coverage.
On the economic front, the roadmap calls for processing local minerals and natural resources within the state, transparent and community-linked investments and dedicated support for tribal youth to build enterprises. It also mentions job expansion in sectors such as agriculture, tourism and renewable energy.
The document places strong emphasis on land, water and environmental safeguards. Soren said the government is committed to protecting village land, improving access to water resources and strengthening traditional water management systems.
He said development will remain anchored in cultural roots and community aspirations. “We are not chasing borrowed models. Our growth will reflect our identity, our land and our people,” he said.
According to the government, Ulgulan 2050 sets measurable targets across education, health, economy and social justice. Soren described the roadmap as a collective commitment for the next generation and urged citizens, institutions and young people to participate in shaping the future of Jharkhand.
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