Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Govt. Approves Revised Jharia Master Plan for Rehabilitation
Imagine a place called Jharia where the ground is sinking and there are fires due to old mining.
The government is stepping in with a new plan to fix this.
They're giving money to help people move to safer homes, with a total of about 5,940 crore rupees.
The plan will help people learn new skills and find jobs, with money to help them start new businesses.
New roads, schools, and other important things will be built in the new places.
This plan is like a big effort to make Jharia safe and give people a fresh start.
The Union Cabinet approved a revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) to address fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitation.
The plan has a total financial outlay of Rs 5,940.47 crore for its implementation.
The revised plan focuses on sustainable livelihoods with skill development and income-generating opportunities.
Livelihood grants and credit support will be provided to both Legal Title Holder (LTH) and Non-Legal Title Holder (Non-LTH) families.
Comprehensive infrastructure and amenities, like roads and schools, will be developed at resettlement sites.
- Who
- The Union Cabinet approved the plan.
- What
- The Union Cabinet approved a revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitation in the Jharia coalfield.
- When
- The article does not mention a specific date.
- Where
- Jharia coalfield, Jharkhand.
- Why
- To address issues of fire, land subsidence, and to rehabilitate affected families.
- Plan Name
- Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP)
- Financial Outlay
- Rs 5,940.47 crore
- Focus
- Fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitation
- Livelihood Support
- Grants and credit support for families
- Infrastructure
- Roads, electricity, water supply, schools, hospitals, etc.