Govt set deadline of 2025 to control surface fires at 19 coal mines

The deadline set to control surface fires at 27 locations of 19 coal mines in Jharia, Jharkhand.

The Jharia coalfield has been plagued by underground coal fires for many years The Jharia coalfield has been plagued by underground coal fires for many years

It has identified 27 locations in 19 coal mines as priority areas where immediate action is required.