Coal India Limited (CIL) and Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) on 7th November 2025, signed a Joint Venture Agreement to set up a 2×800 MW Brownfield Expansion Thermal Power Project at DVC’s Chandrapura Thermal Power Station in Jharkhand. The agreement marked a strong partnership between the two public sector entities to strengthen India’s power generation capacity and energy security. Also Read: Compensation Deal Ended Protest at Koderma Power Plant After Worker’s Death Brownfield Expansion and Renewable Ambitions The joint venture, established as a 50:50 partnership, will operate as a private limited company with an authorised capital of Rs. 10 crore and…
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Jharkhand & India Headlines Jharkhand Cabinet Likely to Table PESA Rules Proposal Today Ahead of Court Deadline The Jharkhand Cabinet will meet on 12th November, where the long-pending PESA Rules proposal is expected to be tabled. The High Court had granted time until 13th November for implementation, linking the delay to the ongoing halt on sand and minor mineral allocations. The Rural Development Department has already forwarded the proposal for Cabinet approval. PESA Rules in Final Stage; Panchayati Raj Dept Preparing Report The formation of Jharkhand’s PESA rules has reached its final stage, with the Panchayati Raj Department compiling a…
The Jharkhand Government has started working on a new textile policy after the expiry of its earlier one under the Industrial Investment Promotion Scheme. The move aims to draw new investors to the State’s textile sector. Officials from the Department of Industries said that the earlier policy, though well-intentioned, failed to bring in new players to Jharkhand’s textile ecosystem. Most of the expansion occurred through existing companies, resulting in limited economic impact for the State. The Chamber of Commerce has written to the Chief Minister and the Industry Secretary, urged that the upcoming policy be designed to attract fresh companies…
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced plans to establish a 30 MGD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at its Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL). The upcoming project aims to treat and recycle sewage water from both the steel plant and its township, reducing dependence on freshwater from the Damodar River. The treated water will be reused within the plant for industrial purposes, marking a key step towards creating a Circular Water Economy. Also Read: Bokaro Steel Plant Adopted Technological Painting to Extend Asset Life Advanced Treatment System for Efficient Water Reuse The plant will employ Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology,…
Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has initiated the preparation of a revised project report (PR) for its Amalgamated Konar-Khasmahal (AKK) Project, counted among the country’s top 25 coal mines. The earlier PR, framed for 2019–2032, had estimated a total production of around 200 million tonnes. CCL now plans to increase the mine’s annual production capacity from 6–7 million tonnes to 10–12 million tonnes, aiming to meet the growing energy demand in the coming years. Also Read: Coal India Aimed to Achieve 875 MT Output Target Despite Monsoon Setback Strong Growth and Ongoing Infrastructure Expansion During the current fiscal, the AKK project…
Coal India Limited (CIL) aimed to achieve, or come close to, its ambitious annual production target of 875 million tonnes for the current fiscal year, said its Chairman and Managing Director Sanoj Kumar Jha. Speaking on Sunday, Jha said the company was determined to recover from recent output disruptions caused by heavy monsoon rains and subdued industrial demand. “I cannot say we will fully achieve the target, but we will certainly strive to reach as close as possible,” he stated during an event marking Hindustan Copper’s 59th Foundation Day. Also Read: Coal Ministry Appointed Sanoj Kumar Jha as Interim Chairman…
The Jharkhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, will meet on 12th November 2025 at 3 PM at the Project Building in Ranchi. According to the Cabinet Secretariat and Vigilance Department, the upcoming meeting will take up several important matters related to development, infrastructure, and Governance. Also Read: Jharkhand Cabinet Cleared 13 Key Proposals, Extended VIP Helicopter Service, Approved By-Election Funds and 236 Crore Irrigation Scheme Also Read: Cabinet Approved Wildlife Sanctuary Status for Part of Saranda Forest in West Singhbhum Budget Review and Departmental Agenda Officials said that the Cabinet will deliberate on proposals from multiple departments, including…
Jharkhand & India Headlines Jharkhand Plans to Frame a New Textile Policy to Boost Industrial Investment The Jharkhand Government is drafting a new textile policy under the Industrial Investment Promotion Scheme, as the earlier one has expired. The move aims to attract new companies instead of branch expansions by existing firms. The Chamber of Commerce has urged stronger incentives and more textile parks, citing Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh as successful models in textile growth. Coal India Spends 30% More on CSR, Allocates Rs. 850 Crore in FY 2024-25 Coal India Limited spent Rs. 850 crore on CSR…
A large scale illegal coal transport racket operated through Magadh Colliery, sending over a hundred overloaded trucks daily to coal markets in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The monthly trade, estimated to be worth around Rs. 15 crore, was allegedly backed by fake documents and a network of complicit officials and transporters in Palamu district of Jharkhand. Also Read: Illegal Iron Ore Mining Network Busted at Chaibasa, Ex-CM Madhu Koda Demanded Strict Action Fake Papers, Real Profits According to local reports, the racket involved systematic coal theft from Central Coalfields Limited’s (CCL) Magadh Colliery. Trucks were loaded with coal from official…
Jharkhand & India Headlines Jharkhand Cleared 66 Road and 6 Bridges Projects The Jharkhand Road Construction Department has approved 66 road projects and six bridge projects for 2025-26, with major works planned in Ranchi, Sahibganj, Daltonganj, Latehar, Dhanbad, Giridih, Chaibasa and Simdega. Ranchi gets the biggest project, a Rs. 301 crore road from Vivekananda School to Ring Road. Bridges will come up in Hazaribag, Dhanbad, Manoharpur, Sahibganj and Deoghar, including a high-level Rs. 38 crore bridge over the Koel river. Jharkhand to Study Other States’ Models for Eco-Friendly Mining and Transport The Jharkhand government will send a team of officials…