Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Jharkhand's 45,000 Hectares of Coal Land for Net-Zero Transition
Jharkhand, a state in India, has a big chance to help the country become cleaner by using old coal mining land for new, green projects.
There are about 45,000 hectares of land that can be used for things like solar energy, making green steel, and even electric vehicles.
This can create new jobs and help the people who used to work in coal mines.
The state has money saved up to help with this change, and they are already starting to make plans.
They want to use this land wisely to make the future better for everyone in the state.
Jharkhand can repurpose 45,000 hectares of coal land for green investments.
Over 11,000 hectares are immediately available from closed and non-operational coal mines.
The state has a cumulative District Mineral Foundation (DMF) accrual of ₹16,977 crore to finance just transition-aligned investments.
Jharkhand has an estimated 77 GW of renewable energy potential, with opportunities for solar and green hydrogen.
Eight priority districts are identified as transition hotspots over the next decade.
- Who
- Jharkhand state government and various stakeholders
- What
- Repurposing 45,000 hectares of coal land for green investments
- When
- Next 5-10 years
- Where
- Jharkhand, India
- Why
- To aid India's net-zero transition and support economic diversification and job creation
- Land Available
- 45,000 hectares
- Immediate Land
- 11,000 hectares
- DMF Accrual
- ₹16,977 crore
- Renewable Energy Potential
- 77 GW
- Priority Districts
- 8 districts