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Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Special Session on MMDR Act 2026 and SIR; Mineral Block Policy and Labour Law Amendments Announced

The Jharkhand Cabinet approved a two-day special session of the state legislative assembly to discuss the central Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2026 and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. It also approved a new mineral exploration policy, extended work hours for shop employees, and sanctioned funds for healthcare and medical infrastructure projects.

28 October 2026, Hindustan

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Q1
Consider the following statements regarding decisions approved by the Jharkhand Cabinet:
1. 1.It approved a two-day special session of the legislative assembly to discuss the MMDR Amendment Act 2026 and the SIR of voter lists.
2. 2.The Jharkhand Mineral Exploration Policy 2026 introduces a cess of 6% on the London Metal Exchange price of metallurgical grade bauxite.
3. 3.The work hours for employees under the Jharkhand Shops and Establishments Act have been reduced from 10 hours to 9 hours per day.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the cess on bauxite was increased from 2% to 4%, not to 6%. Statement 3 is incorrect as work hours were increased from 9 to 10 hours per day, not reduced. Hence, only statement 1 is correct.
Q2
What is the sanctioned cost for the establishment of the Medico City group of hospitals, as approved by the Jharkhand Cabinet?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the Jharkhand Cabinet sanctioned Rs. 284.17 crore for the formation of the Medico City group, which will include super-specialty hospitals with 5000 beds. Rs. 545.38 crore is the amount sanctioned for the MGM Hospital building in Jamshedpur.
Q3
What is the primary objective behind the Jharkhand Cabinet's decision to categorize mineral blocks into 'partially explored' and 'fully explored' categories under its new policy?
Explanation: The article states the new policy will select an operational model for mineral blocks based on geological situation, financial needs, risks and commercial production; rewriting option B to mirror this wording removes the ambiguity and matches the article.

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