Hazaribagh MP Manish Jaiswal met NTPC chairman Gurdeep Singh, discussed on jobs and fair compensation for families displaced by NTPC projects. He demanded doubling per‑acre compensation to Rs. 40 lakh, scrapping a 2016 cut‑off date and aligning NTPC’s employment policy with CCL’s while balancing livelihoods and environmental protection.
Hazaribagh MP Manish Jaiswal met NTPC chairman Gurdeep Singh on 5th August, presented long‑standing grievances from villages displaced by coal and energy projects. He said that thousands of families remain unsettled despite years of development and called for NTPC to emulate Central Coalfields Ltd’s employment practices.
MP Demanded Fair Compensation
Mr. Jaiswal urged NTPC to double per‑acre compensation from Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 40 lakh to match current land values. He also asked the company to scrap the 2016 cut‑off date limiting eligibility for resettlement benefits and to offer permanent jobs to displaced families, ensuring parity with CCL policies.
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Discussion Also Focused on Livelihoods and Environmental Balance
Beyond compensation, the MP emphasized sustainable livelihood opportunities and environmental safeguards. He pressed for more effective rehabilitation policies to secure displaced families’ futures while maintaining ecological balance. NTPC agreed to review the proposals, acknowledging the growing need to address social and environmental issues in its operations.
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