CM, Governors & Schemes
Jharkhand GK · CM, राज्यपाल और योजनाएं
📋Quick Overview
Jharkhand has a unicameral legislature with 81 Vidhan Sabha seats, 14 Lok Sabha, and 6 Rajya Sabha seats. The state has seen frequent political changes since its formation in 2000, with 11 Chief Ministers in 24 years. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), founded by Shibu Soren (Guruji), is the dominant regional party. Currently, Hemant Soren (JMM) is the Chief Minister. The state High Court is in Ranchi. Major welfare schemes focus on housing, agriculture, and tribal welfare.
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Jharkhand: Unicameral — 81 VS seats | 14 LS + 6 RS | Capital: Ranchi | High Court: Jharkhand HC, Ranchi (est. 2000)
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Current CM: Hemant Soren (JMM, 2024–) | Current Governor: Santosh Kumar Gangwar | First CM: Babulal Marandi (BJP, 2000)
📖Chief Ministers of Jharkhand
| CM | Party | Tenure | Notable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babulal Marandi | BJP | Nov 2000 – Mar 2003 | First CM of Jharkhand; resigned over seat allocation dispute within BJP |
| Arjun Munda | BJP | 2003–05, 2010–13, 2022 | 3 terms as CM; from Kharsawan; Union Minister multiple times |
| Shibu Soren (Guruji) | JMM | 2005 (9 days), 2008–09, 2009–10 | Founded JMM (1972); 3 brief terms; coal minister controversy; 'Guruji' |
| Madhu Koda | Independent | 2006–2008 | Independent CM; mining scam scandal; arrested for corruption |
| Hemant Soren | JMM | 2013, 2019–24, 2024–present | Son of Shibu Soren; current CM; welfare-focused; mining lease controversy; arrested then released 2024 |
| Raghubar Das | BJP | 2014–2019 | First non-tribal CM of Jharkhand; BJP's only full term; development projects |
📝Key Schemes & Political Parties
- •JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha): Founded 1972 by Shibu Soren; major tribal political party; demand for separate Jharkhand state; allied with Congress in recent years
- •Mukhyamantri Sukhad Rahat Yojana: Relief scheme for drought-affected farmers; free rations + direct cash transfer; major JMM government scheme
- •Abua Awas Yojana: Housing scheme for homeless tribals and poor; provides 'pakka ghar' (permanent house); Jharkhand government's housing programme
- •Birsa Harit Gram Yojana: Tree plantation + livelihood for tribals; plant fruit trees on panchayat land; tribal households earn income from fruits; forest-based livelihood
- •Savitribai Phule Kishori Samridhi Yojana: Girl child welfare scheme; scholarship + rations + health; named after social reformer Savitribai Phule; prevents child marriage and school dropout