Chamber Launches Statewide Campaign on the Plight of Jharkhand's Industrial Areas; Entrepreneurs Highlight Fundamental Issues
Ranchi | May 08, 2026
With the objective of assessing the ground reality of the state's industrial areas, the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries has launched a special statewide campaign. As part of this initiative, the industrial areas of Patratu, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, and Barhi were inspected on Friday.
The tour was led by the Chamber's Joint Secretary, Rohit Poddar. Also present during the visit were Executive Member Tulsi Patel, Regional Vice President for the North Chotanagpur Division Vinay Agarwal, and the President and Secretary of the Ramgarh Chamber of Commerce—Manjit Sahni and Manoj Chaturvedi, respectively. The campaign also received cooperation from the Managing Director of JIADA (Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority) and the Department of Industries.
The Chamber delegation toured the industrial areas alongside local entrepreneurs and held meetings, during which the entrepreneurs raised concerns regarding the severe shortage of basic amenities such as water, electricity, roads, and drainage systems. Demands were also made for the establishment of police pickets within the industrial areas to bolster security arrangements.
The entrepreneurs stated that if a dedicated power feeder were arranged for the industrial areas to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply, a significant increase in production capacity would be possible. They further alleged that despite the regular payment of Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC), funds are not being utilized for the development of roads and infrastructure. Poor road conditions, particularly during the monsoon season, adversely affect loading and unloading operations.
During the meeting, the entrepreneurs urged the government to implement a long-term industrial policy, ensure the timely disbursement of subsidies and incentives, and launch a dedicated helpline through the Department of Industries. Several entrepreneurs pointed out that despite having been allotted plots and having made the requisite payments, they have yet to receive physical possession of the land.
An entrepreneur from Hazaribagh highlighted that although land was allotted to him nearly three years ago, he has neither received possession of the land nor has his deposited amount been refunded. Meanwhile, in certain regions, entrepreneurs who have established industries on private land are also being denied basic infrastructural amenities by JIADA. Entrepreneurs in the Barhi Industrial Area expressed concern regarding dilapidated roads, crises in power and water supply, and the lack of proper approach roads. While commending the Chamber's initiative, the entrepreneurs expressed hope that concrete steps would be taken through this campaign to resolve their issues.
Rohit Poddar, Joint Secretary of the Chamber, stated that a comprehensive report—compiled after conducting a detailed survey of approximately 160 industrial areas across the state—would be submitted to the Department of Industries to ensure the expeditious resolution of these problems. He added that this initiative would foster the expansion of existing industries and encourage new investments.
Executive Committee member Tulsi Patel emphasized that strengthening basic infrastructure—such as roads, electricity, water, and security—is absolutely essential for industrial development. Meanwhile, Regional Vice President Vinay Agarwal remarked that resolving these issues requires not merely bureaucratic paperwork, but rather effective implementation on the ground.
Present on this occasion were EODB Manager Anshuman Singh, Shyam Kumar, Hazaribagh Chamber President Shambhunath Agarwal, Subodh Agarwal, Sunil Agarwal, Rakesh Thakur, and Barhi Industries Association President P.K. Garg, along with numerous other entrepreneurs. Graphics banaw
