Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Jharkhand Chief Secretary reviews gas leak zone
The Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, Avinash Kumar, visited a place called Kenduadih in Dhanbad where there was a gas leak underground.
He went with other important officials to check how the people affected by the gas leak are being helped.
They talked to the people living there to understand their problems.
The Chief Secretary said that the government is very serious about keeping everyone safe and will work with the central government, a company called BCCL, and the local community to find solutions.
They also visited a medical camp set up for the affected families and a place called Belgharia Township where the government is planning to move the families to safer homes if needed.
The officials said that the people who have lived there for a long time know the area better and their help is important in finding a solution.
Jharkhand Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar visited the gas-affected Kenduadih area in Dhanbad to review relief and rehabilitation efforts.
The team inspected impacted neighborhoods, interacted with residents, and assured them of their safety as the government's top priority.
Officials reviewed arrangements at the PB Area Medical Camp set up by BCCL for affected families.
The delegation visited Belgharia Township to inspect new buildings and amenities for the planned rehabilitation of affected families.
BCCL is working closely with the state government and district administration to manage the crisis and prepare for rehabilitation.
- Who
- Jharkhand Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar and other senior officials
- What
- Review of relief and rehabilitation work in gas-affected Kenduadih area
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kenduadih, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Why
- To assess the situation, interact with residents, and ensure coordinated action for safety and rehabilitation
- Location
- Kenduadih, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Key Officials Present
- Avinash Kumar, Vandana Dadel, Tadasha Mishra, Manoj Kumar Agrawal, Aditya Ranjan
- Affected Area
- Kenduadih
- Rehabilitation Site
- Belgharia Township
- Medical Camp
- PB Area Medical Camp near Hindi Bhawan
- Responsible Organizations
- BCCL, State Government, District Administration
- Government Priority
- Safety of affected families
- Key Challenge
- Natural causes driving gas leakage