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Department of Planning and Development
योजना एवं विकास विभाग
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Jharkhand
HeadquartersRanchi, Jharkhand, India
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Websitewww.jharkhand.gov.in/planning

The Department of Planning and Development is a government department under the Government of Jharkhand, responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to economic planning, development, and statistical analysis in the state.[1][2][3] The department plays a key role in coordinating inter-departmental activities, preparing the state’s annual plans and monitoring the progress of various development programs.[4] It also oversees the functioning of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, which is tasked with collecting and analyzing data to inform policy decisions.[5]

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  1. "Department of Planning and Development". www.jharkhand.gov.in. Retrieved 4 Oct 2025.
  2. "Jharkhand News: झारखंड में हाथ पर हाथ धरे बैठा है योजना विभाग, अगले वर्षों के लिए नहीं है कोई प्लानिंग - Jharkhand Planning Department no plan for next years". Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  3. "Department of Planning & Development | Jharkhand.MyGov.in". jharkhand.mygov.in. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  4. "Planning | East Singhbhum | India". Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  5. "Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Systems Organised by Planning & Development Department with UNICEF & UNESCAP". Jharkhand State News. Retrieved 4 Oct 2025.