Jharkhand likely to become first state in India to have four sub-capitals along with the state capital Ranchi.
In order to enable uniform development in all divisions of the state which so far, have been lagging behind due to various constraints, the Jharkhand Government has proposed four sub-capitals: Dumka, Medininagar, Chaibasa and Giridih.
According to a report of The New Indian Express, Dumka has already been declared as the sub-capital during the regime of Chief Minister Babulal Marandi and now the process for for making Medininagar, Chaibasa and Giridih as sub-capitals of state has been started.
The report claimed that the proposal has already been prepared which is waiting for CM’s endorsement following which, it will be sent for the cabinet approval.
The report added that creation of sub-capital would bring employment opportunities for the people in the three divisions of Palamu, Kolhan and North Choanagpur.
