Union Minister of State for Coal Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, conducted a high-level review meeting on the Revised Jharia Master Plan at BCCL headquarters in Dhanbad on August 27, 2025. The meeting, attended by key stakeholders including Deputy Commissioner Dhanbad Shri Aditya Ranjan, CMD BCCL Shri Samiran Dutta, and representatives from the Ministry of Coal and JRDA, focused on accelerating rehabilitation and social development works in the region. Shri Dubey emphasized the importance of providing displaced families with safe and dignified living through initiatives like the Jharia Master Plan and Belgaria Township.
Director Technical Operations, Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, presented progress on the Revised Jharia Master Plan, covering rehabilitation, skill development programs, and land repurposing. Deputy Commissioner Shri Aditya Ranjan presented on the Belgaria Township. The Minister stressed the need for timely provision of basic civic amenities in townships and directed BCCL, JRDA, and concerned agencies to meet the plan's objectives within stipulated timelines.
Following the review, Shri Dubey inaugurated the Multi Skill Development Institute (MSDIIII) at Steel Gate and distributed keys to five e-rickshaw beneficiaries under a BCCL CSR-funded scheme in collaboration with JRDA, part of a larger initiative to distribute 50 e-rickshaws. He also awarded certificates to 30 students who completed Multi-Skill Technician training at MSDIII, Belgaria. An inspection of Belgaria Township followed, with the Minister interacting with resettled families and directing improvements in living standards.
Additionally, Shri Dubey inaugurated a newly built 16-bedded Surgical ICU Ward at BCCL's Central Hospital, Jagjivan Nagar, to enhance healthcare services for employees and their families in mining areas.
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Key Entities Referenced
Shri Satish Chandra Dubey: Union Minister of State for Coal Mines, chaired the review meeting.
Revised Jharia Master Plan: A plan focused on rehabilitation and social development works for displaced families in the Jharia region.
BCCL: Bharat Coking Coal Limited, the headquarters of which is located in Dhanbad, where the review meeting took place.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand: Location of the BCCL headquarters, Belgaria Township and the site of review meeting
Belgaria Township: A township where displaced families are being resettled as part of the Jharia Master Plan.
JRDA: An agency involved in the Jharia Master Plan and collaboration with BCCL on CSR initiatives.
Multi Skill Development Institute: An institute aimed at strengthening skill development, with locations in Steel Gate and Belgaria, Dhanbad.
Central Hospital, Jagjivan Nagar: A hospital under BCCL where a new ICU ward was inaugurated.
Ministry of Coal
Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Shri Satish
Chandra Dubey Chairs High-Level Review Meeting
on Revised Jharia Master Plan
Minister also Inaugurates ICU Ward at BCCL Central
Hospital and Multi Skill Development Institute
Posted On: 27 AUG 2025 7:40PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, today chaired a high-level review
meeting on the Revised Jharia Master Plan at BCCL headquarters in Dhanbad. The meeting was attended by
Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad Shri Aditya Ranjan; CMD, BCCL, Shri Samiran Dutta; senior officials of
BCCL, the Ministry of Coal, and representatives of the District Administration and JRDA. Minister also
inaugurated the newly constructed ICU Ward at BCCL’s Central Hospital, Jagjivan Nagar and the Multi Skill
Development Institute (MSDI–III) at Steel Gate, Dhanbad.
Chairing the review meeting, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey conducted an in-depth review of the Revised Jharia
Master Plan. He also undertook an inspection of Belgaria Township and interacted with stakeholders.
In his address, Shri Dubey emphasized that the coal industry is the backbone of India’s energy security. The
Government is committed not only to enhancing coal production but also to accelerating rehabilitation and
social development works, the minister said. He highlighted that Projects like the Jharia Master Plan and
Belgaria Township are historic initiatives aimed at providing displaced families with safe and dignified living.
Minister also said that further strengthening of skill development institutions and healthcare services will
empower local youth and employees, making them self-reliant while ensuring a better quality of life.Director (Technical–Operations), Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, made a detailed presentation on the latest
progress under the Revised Jharia Master Plan, highlighting key indicators related to rehabilitation, skill
development programs, and repurposing of vacated land. Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, Shri Aditya
Ranjan also presented an overview of works completed and future plans for Belgaria Township.
The Minister reviewed all indicators and emphasized that rehabilitation would only be considered successful
when all basic civic amenities—roads, transportation, hospitals, schools, and police stations are made
available in the townships on time. He directed BCCL, JRDA, and all concerned agencies to fulfil the
objectives of the Revised Jharia Master Plan within stipulated timelines with utmost dedication.
Post the review meeting, Shri Dubey inaugurated the newly constructed MSDI–III (Multi Skill Development
Institute) at Steel Gate. On the occasion, he also distributed keys of five e-rickshaws to beneficiaries under
BCCL’s CSR-funded scheme, implemented in collaboration with JRDA, aimed at improving mobility in
Belgaria Township. Under this scheme, 50 e-rickshaws will be distributed to beneficiaries. Shri Dubey also
awarded certificates to 30 students who successfully completed the Multi-Skill Technician trade training at
MSDI–II, Belgaria.
Shri Dubey later inspected Belgaria Township along with senior officials from BCCL and the District
Administration. He interacted with resettled families, reviewed the available amenities, and directed
authorities to ensure the timely provision of all basic facilities to improve living standards.
Subsequently, at the Central Hospital, Jagjivan Nagar, Minister inaugurated a newly built 16-bedded Surgical
ICU Ward. Minister also inspected the premises and interacted with doctors and nursing staff. Minister
described the initiative as a significant step in safeguarding the health and well-being of employees and their
families in mining areas.****
Shuhaib T/Durgesh Kumar
(Release ID: 2161342)