Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accuses Jharkhand of corruption, migration, and lawlessness, highlighting the need for governance change and focusing on mineral value addition.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused Jharkhand of grappling with widespread corruption, migration, and lawlessness, highlighting the urgent need for a change in governance. According to Sitharaman, Jharkhand once ranked among the top five states in ease-of-doing business but is now plagued by 'jungle raj'. She stressed the importance of focusing on value addition to minerals, given that Jharkhand possesses 40% of the nation's mineral wealth. The minister also emphasized the immense potential of eastern India to become the country's growth engine, particularly with the revival of industries.
May 09, 2024
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