Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Cabinet Approves Revised Jharia Plan with Rs 5,940 Crore
The government has approved a new plan to fix problems in the Jharia coalfield area.
The plan will spend a lot of money to deal with fires, the ground sinking, and help people who need to move.
It will provide money and loans to help families rebuild their lives and create new jobs.
New roads, schools, and other services will also be built in the new areas.
Revised Jharia Master Plan approved to address fire, land subsidence, and family rehabilitation.
Total financial outlay for the plan is Rs 5,940.47 crore.
Plan prioritizes sustainable livelihood generation for resettled families.
Families will receive a livelihood grant and credit support.
Resettlement sites will have comprehensive infrastructure and amenities.
- Who
- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
- What
- Cabinet approved the revised Jharia Master Plan for fire, land subsidence, and family rehabilitation.
- When
- Announcements made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Jharia Coalfield
- Why
- To address fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitate affected families.
- Financial Outlay
- Rs 5,940.47 crore
- Focus
- Fire, land subsidence, and family rehabilitation
- Livelihood Grant
- Rs 1 lakh
- Credit Support
- Up to Rs 3 lakh
- Resettlement Amenities
- Roads, electricity, water, schools, and hospitals
Sources
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