Challenges and the Future of Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, previously known as Sakhchi, operated as a company town under the management of Tata for a century. However, in 2018, a public interest litigation was filed against Tata due to the disparity in development between the core areas and the outskirts of the city. Initially, the Jharkhand government considered transferring governance to a local body, but Tata resisted, citing the trust people had in the city due to their involvement. An alternative arrangement was proposed for Jamshedpur to be declared an industrial town, with a municipal council inclusive of Tata representatives, government nominees, and locals. This way, residents can retain the assurance of Tata's involvement while ensuring a more democratic approach to city management.