Steel and heavy engineering contribute about 25% of India’s steel output from Jharkhand. The GST cuts support sectors that depend on steel, such as construction and automotive. Taxes on two-wheelers and small cars dropped from 28% to 18%, while tractors below 1800cc now attract only 5%.

Auto components and commercial vehicles also enjoy lower tax rates, making machinery and vehicles cheaper. This reform boosts demand, increases production, and creates more jobs in Jharkhand’s steel and engineering ecosystem. Over one lakh workers benefit from the sector’s expansion, supported by thousands of MSMEs.

The reforms improve domestic consumption and enhance Jharkhand’s export competitiveness. The state exports steel and machinery to the US, China, Japan, and Europe. By reducing costs and promoting efficiency, the GST reforms place Jharkhand firmly on the path of industrial excellence and sustainable growth.

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JSMC Vice-Chairperson Pranesh Solomon called the matter “serious.” He said the case involves harassment of minorities by alleged right-wing outfits. “We will write to the district commissioner, SSP, and Railway Police to obtain clear reasons for detaining the nun and minors,” Solomon told reporters.

According to reports, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad members questioned the group on suspicion of human trafficking and religious conversion. They lodged a written complaint with the Railway Police. However, the minors had parental permission to attend a life skill training session organised by a Catholic institution in Jamshedpur.

Father Birender Tete, director of Samekit Jan Vikas Kendra, said the questioning traumatised the children. “We had to cancel the September 21-22 training session and send them home,” he said. He added that the ordeal caused distress to both the nun and the children.

Furthermore, former Tribal Advisory Council member Ratan Tirkey alleged that the outfits circulated photos and videos of the minors without consent.

Deputy Superintendent Jayshree Kujur confirmed the police are investigating. “We have not found conclusive evidence of religious conversion or human trafficking so far,” she said.

The JSMC team plans to visit Jamshedpur later this month. They aim to meet officials and Catholic institution representatives to ensure minority rights and prevent similar incidents in the future.

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