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The Modi government has approved a Rs 5,940 crore revised plan to tackle fires and land subsidence in Jharia. Families will receive livelihood grants and credit support for economic stability. Resettlement sites will have upgraded infrastructure including schools and hospitals. Skill development programs aim to ensure long-term self-reliance for affected communities.

Key Points: Modi Cabinet Approves Rs 5,940 Crore Jharia Fire Rehabilitation Plan

  • Rs 5,940 crore approved for Jharia fire & subsidence control
  • Rs 1 lakh livelihood grant & credit support for affected families
  • Infrastructure upgrades at resettlement sites
  • Skill development programs for economic self-reliance
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Cabinet approves revised Jharia Master Plan for dealing with fire, subsidence and rehabilitation of affected families in Jharia Coalfield

Cabinet clears revised Jharia Master Plan with Rs 5,940 crore for fire control, resettlement, and livelihood support for affected families.

"The revised JMP ensures sustainable livelihood generation for resettled families – Government Release"

New Delhi, June 25

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

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Rajesh K.
Finally some concrete action for Jharia residents! The fires have been burning for decades, affecting health and environment. The ₹1 lakh livelihood grant is a good start but hope implementation will be transparent. 🤞
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Priya M.
Good to see focus on skill development along with rehabilitation. Just building houses isn't enough - people need sustainable income sources. Hope they partner with local industries for job placements.
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Amit S.
₹5940 crore is a huge amount! While the plan looks comprehensive on paper, I hope there's strict monitoring. We've seen many such projects where funds get misused. Accountability is key.
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Sunita R.
My uncle's family lives near Jharia. The land subsidence has made their area dangerous. Hope they get priority in rehabilitation. The infrastructure plans sound good but execution must be time-bound.
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Vikram J.
Including Non-Legal Title Holder families is a progressive step. Often migrant workers suffer the most in such situations but get left out of govt schemes. Thumbs up for this inclusive approach! 👍
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Neha P.
The credit support of ₹3 lakh could be life-changing if implemented properly. But banks must be instructed to not demand unnecessary documents from these vulnerable families. Simplify the process!
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Karan D.
While appreciating the plan, I'm concerned about the environmental impact. Putting out the fires is urgent, but what about long-term ecological restoration? The master plan should address this too.

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