Applying the quota-within-quota formula in the State for members of primitive tribes (PTs), the Government has earmarked two per cent seats for the group out of the 26 per cent reservation meant for Scheduled Tribes at State-level roster. The roster varies from district to district nevertheless.
Announcing the decision taken by the Cabinet on Tuesday, Sunil Kumar Barnwal, Secretary to the Chief Minister, said that irrespective of the district-level roster fixed for ST reservation, primitive tribesmen would be given two per cent quota within that.
"Primitive tribes are being given reservation for the first time in Government jobs and educational institutions in the State. The Government has decided to reserve two per cent seats for them which would be coming from the seats meant for the STs," said the Secretary. The State follows 26 per cent reservation policy for the Scheduled Tribes overall, however, the quota is different for various districts depending on the population of tribals residing over there.
The Cabinet also unveiled courses to be taught at the Raksha Shakti University besides, forming 41 posts ranging from Vice-Chancellor, Pro-VC, Registrar, to teaching positions. Two posts of professors, four of associate professors, seven of assistant professors besides, a physical trainer have been created.
“As many as five courses have been rolled out for this year which are B.Sc (Honours) in Computer Application and Cyber Security, BSc (Hon’s) in Forensic Science, BSc (Hon’s) Security and Intelligence, PG Diploma in Industrial Security and Diploma in Police Science,” said Barnwal.
This apart, the Cabinet simplified holding tax calculation mechanism which would be based on 70 per cent of the floor area of personal residential area and on 80 per cent for non-residential area.
Also, centrally-funded Shayama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission would get Rs 52 crore where three clusters-Karanbath of West Singhbhum, Bhandaridih of Giridih and Palani of Dhanbad-would be taken up in the first phase.
Seven clusters coming from Gumla, West Singhbhum, latehar, Bokaro, Hazaribagh, Khunti and Chatra would be selected during the next phase.
The Cabinet, keeping in mind the upcoming Shrawani Mela, has released Rs 5.49 crore from the contingency fund for sanitation purposes to be conducted at Deoghar and Basukinath municipal areas.
Area earmarked under Jamshedpur Master Plan has been expanded by adding 58.6 Km2 more in the original 149.51 km2. Apart from Adityapur Municipal Corporation, it would now cover Mango, Jugsalai etc. Sanskrit has been included as a subject in JSSC exams conducted at graduation, intermediate and matriculation levels.