THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, January 9: Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday launched the Abua Dishom Budget Portal and Mobile App at the Jharkhand Secretariat, inviting experts and the general public to share suggestions for the state budget for the financial year 2026–27.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the foundation of a strong state is built not only through government schemes but also through active public participation. He said the state government is making continuous efforts to prepare an inclusive budget with people’s involvement.
Top three suggestions to get rewards
Suggestions can be submitted through the Abua Dishom Budget Portal and Mobile App, as well as through social media platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and X, till January 17, 2026. The top three suggestions will be selected and rewarded at a special programme.
Officials said suggestions, particularly those related to revenue enhancement, can play a key role in strengthening the state’s economy.
Early start for public input from next year
The Chief Minister directed officials that from the next financial year, the process of inviting public suggestions through the portal should begin from November 15, so that participation from even the remotest areas of Jharkhand can be ensured.
Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore, Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar, Secretary (Expenditure), Secretary (Resources), Special Secretary and other senior officials were present during the launch.
JSBCCL presents Rs 20 crore dividend to Jharkhand government
Officials of the Jharkhand State Building Construction Corporation Limited (JSBCCL) met Chief Minister Hemant Soren at the Secretariat and presented a cheque of Rs 20 crore as dividend to the state government.
The amount was paid from the corporation’s profit earnings. The Chief Minister congratulated the officials and appreciated JSBCCL for its financial contribution to the state. He advised the corporation to function as a professional organisation and adopt better planning to further increase profits in the future.
Managing Director Arva Rajkamal, Executive Director Sanjay Kujur, General Manager Avinash Kumar, and other officials were present on the occasion.
