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Jharkhand Ranks 32nd in National Tourism Performance Framework
Jharkhand ranked 32nd among 36 states and Union territories in the Tourism Ministry’s State Tourism Performance Framework 2025, scoring 4.385 against the national average of 5.116. Domestic tourist arrivals rose 51.1% to 5.40 crore in 2024, but foreign visitors fell 76.1%. The state aims to double tourist numbers and create one lakh jobs by 2027 while strengthening infrastructure and services.
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PMO to Review Jharia Rehabilitation Amid Rising Land Subsidence
The PMO is likely to hold a key meeting on Jharia rehabilitation in the first week of October amid rising land subsidence incidents in Dhanbad. The meeting will review the slow pace of rehabilitation and consider ways to speed up relocation from unsafe areas. Recent incidents have occurred in Jharia and Katras, with illegal mining increasingly linked to subsidence in several locations.
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Two Jharkhand Secretaries Complete Training Programme in Gujarat
Jharkhand Rural Development Secretary Manoj Kumar and Disaster Management Secretary Vipra Bhal have completed a five day training programme in Gujarat. The two officials attended the programme from 21st September 2026, receiving training in administrative leadership, management, good governance and development related issues. The programme aimed to strengthen the efficiency and leadership skills of senior administrative officers. They will resume duties on Monday.
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NTPC Project Head Met MP to Discuss Public Issues
NTPC project head Manish Khetrapal met MP Kalicharan Singh during a courtesy meeting in Tandwa and discussed various public issues concerning the area. Singh highlighted local residents’ problems and expectations and urged necessary action. Khetrapal assured him of positive initiatives on issues related to public interest. NTPC HR head Tanmay Dutta and other representatives were also present.
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PM’s Adviser Reviewed Coal Supply to Power Plants
Prime Minister’s adviser Tarun Kapoor reviewed coal supply and gasification initiatives at Coal India’s corporate office in Kolkata. He sought details of measures to increase coal supplies to thermal power plants and directed the company to raise dispatch according to requirements. Coal India has produced over 310 million tonnes and supplied more than 371 million tonnes this financial year, including 291 million tonnes to the power sector.
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Coal India Expands Coal Dispatch Network
Coal India has significantly expanded its coal dispatch system over the past decade. Rail dispatch rose from 272.9 million tonnes in 2015-16 to 414 million tonnes in 2025-26, while average daily rake loading increased from 212.8 to 338 rakes. The company is also developing FMC, mechanised loading, silos and multimodal logistics, targeting nearly 994 million tonnes capacity by 2028-29.
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CBI Filed Disproportionate Assets Case Against Former DGMS Officer
The CBI has registered a disproportionate assets case against former DGMS Deputy Director General Arvind Kumar, alleging he acquired Rs. 2.32 crore in unexplained assets, 116.03% above his known income. The agency said Kumar’s actual income was Rs. 1.99 crore, while expenses and asset purchases totalled Rs. 2.81 crore. He allegedly routed money through relatives and purchased properties in Bihar.
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Jharkhand Introduced Scheme Guaranteeing 125 Days of Rural Work
Jharkhand has notified the VB-GRAM-G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Rural) Scheme 2026), guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment annually to rural households willing to undertake unskilled work. Wages will be paid weekly, with compensation for delays. The scheme covers water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood facilities and disaster management, using biometric attendance, GPS and AI.
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BCCL, CCL Asked to Increase Coal Supply to Power Plants
The Coal Ministry has directed Coal India subsidiaries, including BCCL and CCL, to increase coal dispatch to power plants amid shortages worsened by September rains. Several plants in Jharkhand have less than 10 days of stock, while some Bihar plants have six-seven days. The CEA reported 58 plants with critically low stocks by 5th September, up from 46 in August.
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Jharkhand Cabinet Meeting Postponed
The Jharkhand Government has postponed the cabinet meeting scheduled for 25th September under Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The next date will be announced later. The decision follows the death of Rural Development Minister Deepika Pandey Singh’s daughter in a road accident.
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Gautam Adani Regains Top Spot on India’s Rich List
Gautam Adani and his family have regained the top position in the 2026 M3M Hurun India Rich List, surpassing Mukesh Ambani. Adani’s wealth rose 13% to Rs.9.23 lakh crore, while Ambani’s fell 10% to Rs.8.63 lakh crore. The number of Indians with wealth above Rs.1,000 crore also increased to 1,810, with their combined wealth rising 12.8%.
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Rakesh Mohan Warned of Falling Mining Jobs in Jharkhand
Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council member Rakesh Mohan said coal production and mining jobs could decline in Jharkhand and other mining states over the next 20-25 years due to climate change and automation. He urged Jharkhand to prepare a roadmap for shifting workers to other sectors. He also stressed rural development, labour intensive industries and manufacturing to create future employment opportunities.