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Cabinet Approves Revised Jharia Master Plan with Rs 5,940 Crore Outlay
- On June 25, 2025, the government approved the updated Jharia Master Plan in New Delhi, allocating ₹5,940 crore to tackle fires and support the rehabilitation of families affected in the Jharia Coalfield.
- The revised plan replaces the 2009 original that expired in 2021 and aims to tackle over a century-old underground fire, land subsidence, and the resettlement needs of affected families.
- It emphasizes sustainable livelihood generation through targeted skill development with local Multi Skill Development Institutes and provides infrastructure like roads, water, and community facilities at resettlement sites.
- The plan includes a livelihood grant of ₹1 lakh and credit support up to ₹3 lakh for both Legal Title Holder and Non-Legal Title Holder families, and establishes a dedicated rehabilitation fund for livelihood activities.
- The phased implementation aims for a holistic, humane rehabilitation and economic self-reliance of resettled families, marking a significant step toward resolving long-standing safety and livelihood challenges in Jharia.
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Govt approves Rs 5,940 cr to implement revised Jharia Master Plan
The Union Cabinet has given its nod to a revised Jharia Master Plan with a significant outlay of Rs 5,940.47 crore to tackle long-standing issues of underground fires, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia coalfield, Jharkhand.
Cabinet Approves Revised Jharia Master Plan for Dealing with Fire, Subsidence and Rehabilitation of Affected Families in Jharia Coalfield
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for addressing issues related to fire, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia Coalfield. The total financial outlay for the implementation of the revised plan is Rs 5,940.47 crore. India News | Cabinet Approves Revised Jharia…
Cabinet approves revised Jharia Master Plan with Rs 5,940 crore outlay - The Statesman
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, on Wednesday, gave its approval to the revised Jharia Master Plan aimed at tackling fire, land subsidence, and rehabilitation of affected families in Jharia Coalfield, a government release said.
CCEA approves revised Jharia Master Plan with ₹5,940 crore outlay
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.
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