Revised Jharia Master Plan Approved
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Financial Assistance: BEFORE, compensation and support frameworks often left undocumented residents vulnerable. NOW, both Legal Title Holder (LTH) and Non-Legal Title Holder (Non-LTH) families will receive a direct livelihood grant of Rs 1 lakh.
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Credit Access: BEFORE, resettled families faced severe capital constraints to start new trades. NOW, the government has mandated access to institutional credit support of up to Rs 3 lakh for all rehabilitated families.
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Institutional Support: BEFORE, the focus was heavily skewed toward physical relocation and fire containment by Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL). NOW, a dedicated Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund is established, along with skill training through regional Multi-Skill Development Institutes.
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Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the Revised Jharia Master Plan approved in 2025, consider the following statements: 1. It provides a livelihood grant exclusively to Legal Title Holders (LTH) of land in the affected areas. 2. A dedicated Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund is established under the plan. 3. The original Jharia Master Plan was initiated in the year 2009. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?