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Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Relocation and Project Funding
The Jharkhand government made several important decisions in a recent meeting.
They decided to move 780 families living in the Palamau Tiger Reserve, giving each family money and land.
They also approved money to finish building the North Koel project.
Plus, they plan to create a wildlife sanctuary in the Saranda forest.
New schools will be built, and more police stations will be set up to fight drug-related crimes.
All these decisions were made to help the state and its people.
The Jharkhand Cabinet approved the relocation of 780 families from Palamau Tiger Reserve.
Each relocated family will receive Rs 15 lakh and an acre of land.
The Cabinet approved Rs 774.55 crore for the North Koel project.
The Cabinet initiated the process of establishing Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary.
Approval was given for the establishment of residential schools and NDPS police stations.
- Who
- Jharkhand Cabinet
- What
- Approved relocation of families and project funding, among other agendas.
- Where
- Jharkhand
- When
- September 24
- Why
- To relocate families from Palamau Tiger Reserve, and fund projects.
Key facts
- Families Relocated
- 780
- Relocation Location
- Palamau Tiger Reserve
- Relocation Compensation
- Rs 15 lakh and one acre per family
- North Koel Project Funding
- Rs 774.55 crore
- Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary Area
- 575.10 square km
- Residential Schools Approved
- 3
- NDPS Police Stations
- 5
Quotes
Vandana Dadel
Cabinet Secretary
“Following the discussion, the Cabinet constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to assess the socio-economic conditions of residents in the area and their ongoing economic activities. The GoM will submit a report to the Cabinet”
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