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India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Cabinet approves revised Jharia Master Plan for dealing with fire, subsidence and rehabilitation of affected families in Jharia Coalfield
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): 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,a release said. 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. 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 Rs 1 Lakh and access to credit support of up to Rs 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. (ANI)
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cabinet approves ₹5,940 crore revised Jharia Master Plan to tackle coalfield fires, land subsidence and family rehabilitation
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , has approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) with a total financial outlay of ₹5,940.47 crore to address the long-standing issues of coal seam fires, land subsidence , and rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia coalfields. The revised plan adopts a phase-wise implementation strategy, prioritising fire control, land stability, and relocation of families residing in the most vulnerable zones of the coal mining area. The government has also emphasised sustainable livelihood support as a core component of the rehabilitation process. Each resettled family—whether Legal Title Holder (LTH) or Non-Legal Title Holder (Non-LTH)—will be given a livelihood grant of ₹1 lakh. In addition, institutional credit support of up to ₹3 lakh will be made available through a formal credit pipeline to facilitate income generation. Comprehensive infrastructure development at the new resettlement sites will include roads, electricity, water supply, sewerage, schools, hospitals, skill development centres, and community halls. These provisions will be implemented in line with recommendations from the Committee for Implementation of the Revised Jharia Master Plan. To promote self-reliance among relocated communities, a dedicated Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund will be created. Skill development programmes in collaboration with Multi Skill Development Institutes will also be rolled out across the region. The approval marks a renewed effort to address the challenges in the Jharia coal belt and ensure long-term resettlement and economic support for families impacted by decades of underground fires and land instability.
