Government to Provide Housing for Families Displaced by Jharkhand Mine Fire

Housing Solutions for Displaced Families

The Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, announced on Wednesday that families displaced by the fire at the Jharia coal mine in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, will be offered flats on lease in the Belgaria township.

While addressing an event in Belgaria township, Reddy mentioned that these displaced families could reside in these homes for generations, but they would not have the option to sell them.

During the event, Reddy also inaugurated several development projects initiated by the Jharia Rehabilitation and Development Authority (JRDA), aimed at rehabilitating families affected by the coal mine fire and those living in landslide-prone areas.

The minister emphasized the commitment of both the central and state governments to relocate residents from hazardous areas to safer locations. He noted that the district administration, BCCL, and JRDA are working tirelessly for the benefit of the residents.

Reddy further stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews the situation in the fire-affected areas of the Jharia mine every month. He added, “The primary goal of Belgaria township is to ensure the safety of residents and improve their living standards, which is why the Jharia master plan was developed.”