The Jharkhand government has approved a new scheme aimed at empowering its lower-level administrative workforce. This scheme, known as the Jharkhand Mobile Allowance Scheme, grants financial support to officials for mobile purchases and monthly recharges, reinforcing the push for efficient e-governance.
The Jharkhand Mobile Allowance Scheme marks a significant step toward digitising public administration. The state cabinet has approved this policy under which all government employees below Level 9 will receive up to βΉ25,000 for purchasing a mobile phone and a monthly recharge allowance of βΉ500. This move replaces the previous, unapproved proposal which suggested βΉ30,000 for the device and βΉ750 per month for recharge.
The initiative is expected to not only modernise communication among officials but also enhance delivery of digital public services in rural and urban areas.
β¨ Jharkhand Mobile Allowance Scheme
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Eligibility: Applies to all state government employees at Level 9 or below.
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Mobile Allowance: A one-time grant of βΉ25,000 for smartphone purchase.
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Recharge Support: Monthly βΉ500 allowance to cover data and voice plans.
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Universal Application: Valid across all state departments.
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Revised Proposal: The earlierΒ draft proposed βΉ30,000 for mobile and βΉ750 monthly recharge.
βοΈ Governance and Policy Significance
The scheme underscores a broader trend in Indian state governance β integrating digital infrastructure into administrative workflows. By ensuring that even junior-level officials are equipped with smartphones and regular mobile connectivity, the state is laying the foundation for:
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Real-time communication between departments.
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Access to e-governance platforms and mobile-based reporting systems.
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Efficient delivery of services such as DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) verification, online grievance redressal, and rural fieldwork documentation.
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Encouragement for paperless governance and digital audits.
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Improved responsiveness and transparency in local administration.
The scheme also aligns with Digital India Mission goals, emphasising bottom-up integration of tech in governance.
π Points to Remember
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β βΉ25,000 mobile phone allowance approved.
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β βΉ500 monthly recharge for all eligible employees.
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β Applicable to all departments and Level-9 or below employees.
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β Aims to bolster digital governance and administrative efficiency.
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β Revised from an earlier proposal of a βΉ30,000 phone + a βΉ750 recharge.
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