Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday reviewed the Old Birsa Munda Central Jail that has been identified to be beautified and developed as a heritage spot by the Urban Development department and Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC). The Jail holds a special heritage value as son of the soil and freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda was kept at this jail premises and it was here only that he took his last breath in 1900.
Spread in 18.95 acres of the total 44.5 acres land, the jail was minutely observed by the CM. After the inspection, CM held a detailed discussion on the development work with the officers of RMC and Urban Development. He said, “It is our responsibility to respect the past so that we can face the challenges of the present.” Notably, apart from recreating the arena as a heritage spot, multi-storey parking system and a park would also be made here.
Chief Secretary RS Sharma, Principal Secretary to CM Sukhdev Singh, Urban Development Principal Secretary Arun Kumar, Forest and Environment Principal Secretary Alka Tiwari and Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey accompanied the CM during this visit.