Calling on Modi in New Delhi, Das said Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Bokaro and Deoghar met the yardstick to become eligible for the scheme while Dumka should also be included as it is the second capital city of the state, an official release said here.
Das also called for Modi's direction to the department concerned for release of Rs 400 crore under 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojona' to enable uninterrupted road work in a time-bound manner as it is an ambitious programme of the central government.
The release said that the Prime Minister assured Das to look into his request.
Modi also said Jharkhand is a resourceful state and it is the responsiblity of both the Centre and the state to ensure its development.