Cabinet revises Jharia Master Plan with Rs 5,940 crore financial assistance
Government clears Rs 5,940 crore Jharia Master Plan to control mine fires, rehabilitate affected families, and boost sustainable livelihoods.
Revised Jharia Master Plan to focus on fire control, rehabilitation, and livelihood development
The Union Government has approved and revised the Jharia Master Plan (JMP) which aims to address the long-standing issues of fire, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia Coalfield.
The total financial cost of the revised plan is Rs 5,940.47 crore. A revised phased approach will be adopted on priority basis to encounter fire and subsidence and rehabilitated affected families, targeting most vulnerable sites with a strong emphasize on sustainable livelihood generation to support resettled communities, ensuring they are not only housed but also economically empowered.
As part of the rehabilitation strategy, skill development programmes will be introduced to enhance the employability of those displaced. Additionally, rehabilitated families—both Legal Title Holders (LTH) and Non-Legal Title Holders (Non-LTH)—will receive a Livelihood Grant of Rs 1 lakh and will have access to credit support of up to Rs 3 lakh through an institutional credit pipeline.
The plan also includes the development of robust infrastructure and amenities at all resettlement sites, including roads, electricity, water supply, sewerage, schools, hospitals, skill-development centres, and community halls, according to government official data.
These provisions will be implemented according to the recommendations of the Committee for Implementation of the Revised Jharia Master Plan, ensuring a holistic and humane approach to rehabilitation.
Additionally, a Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund will be set up in order to support livelihood-related activities, and skill-development initiatives will be conducted in collaboration with Multi-Skill Development Institutes in the region.
These measures aim to promote self-reliance and sustainable income-generation opportunities for all displaced families, making the Revised JMP a significant step toward long-term socioeconomic progress.
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