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The under earth fire is on for over a century in Jharia coalfield area
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ROY CHOWDHURY A
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for addressing issues related to fire, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of affected families at Jharia Coalfield.
The total financial outlay for the implementation of the revised plan is ₹5,940.47 crore. The phase-wise approach shall ensure that handling of fire and subsidence and rehabilitation of the affected families will be done on priority basis from the most vulnerable sites, Coal Ministry said.
The Revised JMP lays a much stronger emphasis on sustainable livelihood generation for families being resettled under the plan. Targeted skill development programmes are to be undertaken and income-generating opportunities will be created to ensure economic self-reliance of the rehabilitated families.
Furthermore, a livelihood grant of ₹1 lakh and access to credit support of up to ₹3 lakh through an institutional credit pipeline will be extended to both Legal Title Holder (LTH) families and Non-Legal Title Holder (Non-LTH) families.
In addition, comprehensive infrastructure and essential amenities — such as roads, electricity, water supply, sewerage, schools, hospitals, skill development centres, community halls, and other common facilities — are to be developed at the resettlement sites.
These provisions will be implemented as per the recommendations of the Committee for Implementation of the Revised Jharia Master Plan, ensuring a holistic and humane rehabilitation approach.
As part of the livelihood support measures, a dedicated Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund is to be established to promote livelihood-related activities. Skill development initiatives will also be carried out in collaboration with Multi Skill Development Institutes operating in the region.
Published on June 25, 2025
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