Transforming Higher Education: Major Announcements in the Jharkhand State Budget 2025 for Dhanbad
New Medical & Law Colleges, Technical University to Open – A Step Towards Reducing Student Migration
The Jharkhand government has announced many significant initiatives for Dhanbad in the 2025-26 state budget, with the goal of improving higher education in the district. It is intended to create a new medical college, a law college, and a School of Business and Mass Communication. This initiative is designed to give students with modern training and skill development possibilities, minimizing their need to go abroad for a quality education.
New Schools of Business & Mass Communication
Apart from Dhanbad, new Schools of Business and Mass Communication will be established at Jamshedpur, Palamu, Ranchi, Hazaribagh, and Deoghar. These institutes will provide advanced education in business and mass communication, preparing students for the newest industry-relevant skills.
Technical University to Boost R&D
A new technical university has been planned in Dhanbad, representing a significant shift in the region’s higher education scene. This institution will encourage research and development in technical education, allowing students to gain expertise in line with current technologies and industry expectations. While IIT Dhanbad (ISM) is a deemed institution, this will be the district’s first specialized technological university.
Second Medical College After 50 Years
The budget also contains plans for a new medical college in Dhanbad, which will be located at Sadar Hospital. Currently, the district has only one medical institution: Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College. The opening of this new institution will considerably improve medical education and healthcare services in the region.
Law College for Quality Legal Education
The state government has also announced the formation of a law college in Dhanbad. This will offer students with local access to high-quality legal education, which will help individuals pursuing a career in law.
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Technical Education
To help students pursue technical education, the government will grant financial aid. Diploma students would earn ₹15,000 per year, while degree-level students will get ₹20,000. This effort seeks to make higher education more accessible, particularly to economically disadvantaged students.
These improvements are a key step toward boosting higher and technical education in Dhanbad. Students will have improved academic and professional prospects when new schools and financial assistance schemes are established, promoting overall regional growth.