Emblem of Jharkhand

Summary

The Emblem of Jharkhand is the official seal of the government of the Indian state of Jharkhand.[1]

Emblem of Jharkhand
ArmigerThe Government of Jharkhand
Adopted15 August 2020
ShieldLion Capital of Ashoka
MottoSatyameva Jayate

Design edit

The emblem consists of multiple rings, in which elephants (the state animal) on the green background in the outer ring, represents strength, wildlife, royalty and rich vegetation. The middle ring showcases, Palash flowers (the state flower), which are also known as 'flames of the jungle', representing rich flora, beauty and culture. The inner ring consists of people, in the unique Jharkhandi style painting, which represents the rich history and strength of social bounding. The Lion Capital of Ashoka is at the centre, with the motto Satyameva Jayate.

History edit

 
Previous emblem used between 2000 and 2020

The first emblem of Jharkhand was adopted on 15 November 2000 when Jharkhand state was formed from the southern part of Bihar. This emblem consisted of an Ashoka Chakra, as depicted on the national Flag of India, surrounded by four letters Js stylised as daggers. The legend underneath, Jharkhand Sarkar, translates as Government of Jharkhand.

In January 2020, the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren announced that a new state emblem is to be adopted soon.[2] He stated that the new emblem should represent the culture, tradition, history ,and future of the state and invited entries for a new design via a public competition.[3] A purported winning design, depicting a tree, was subsequently reported by several media outlets but this was later revealed to be a hoax.[4][5]

On 22 July a new emblem was officially approved to be used from 15 August 2020.[6]

Government banner edit

The Government of Jharkhand can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[7][8]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Jharkhand". Hubert-herald.nl. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
  2. ^ Staff Reporter (December 29, 2019). "In maiden order, Hemant Soren drops Pathalgadi cases" – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. ^ "CM Hemant Soren seeks suggestions for Jharkhand logo". January 26, 2020 – via Business Standard.
  4. ^ "Jharkhand govt gets new logo - Jharkhand State News". jharkhandstatenews.com.
  5. ^ JMM Garhwa [@JMM_Garhwa] (January 9, 2020). "This is not the new logo of Jharkhand Government, the design is still in progress. Plz don't share this fake logo pic. @HemantSorenJMM @JmmJharkhand @JharkhandCMO https://t.co/dTP00cm62n" (Tweet). Retrieved 2021-01-04 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "Jharkhand NEW LOGO: झारखंड के नए लोगो में सफेद हाथी, जानिए क्‍या कह रही हेमंत सरकार..." Dainik Jagran.
  7. ^ Inc, Depositphotos. "Jharkhand State India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving Top Sunrise". Depositphotos. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ "Indian states since 1947". www.worldstatesmen.org.