A high-level committee meeting will be organized today in Ranchi to discuss subsidies for industries in Jharkhand. Chaired by the Chief Secretary, the meeting will include the Industry Secretary, Finance Secretary, and senior IAS officers. Key decisions regarding industrial policy and various incentives are expected to be made in this initial meeting.
Author: Editorial Desk
A Gram Sabha in Renchi, Latehar scheduled to address land issues for those affected by the Rajwar Coal Block, was postponed due to a lack of local attendance. Despite officials from the administration attending, the absence of villagers led to the postponement. The villagers had ly requested a date extension for the meeting, but it was not granted.
Tapin South Project employees have expressed strong dissatisfaction over recent irregularities in promotions. A meeting was held on Monday under the leadership of RCMU’s Kumar Mahesh Singh, with project officials to address the issue. Workers demanded a fair re-conduct of the promotion exams, with the regional secretary assuring support for resolving the matter.
Illegal coal trading continues openly in Hazaribagh, with large vehicles transporting coal every day, aided by local police and forest department officials. Despite awareness, illegal dumping sites are operating near CCL projects. Involvement of CCL employees in coal theft is suspected, with coal being transported to Bihar. Authorities claim no knowledge but vow action if informed.
The two-day conference of the Mine Workers’ Union will be held in Nagpur on 12th and 13th February. A 60-member delegation from CCL, including key leaders like Shashi Bhushan Singh and Nirgun Mahato, will attend. The conference will focus on discussing issues faced by workers in the mining sector.
The interest rate on the Coal Mines Provident Fund (CMPF) for coal workers has dropped steadily over the past 24 years, from 12% in 2000 to just 7.60% now. Despite protests from unions, the decision is made by the Board of Trustees, and government policies have contributed to the decline, impacting workers’ retirement savings.
In the current financial year, Coal India reported a 3.67% decrease in royalty payments, while GST compensation payments increased by 1.97%. Coal dispatches rose by 1.72%. Despite these changes, DMFT payments showed a decline of 3.67%. Overall, revenue for Coal India grew by 1.57%, with significant contributions from GST compensation and royalty payments.
Hindalco Industries Ltd. distributed nutrition kits to 45 TB patients at the TB center in Lohardaga’s sadar hospital on Monday. Dr. DN Singh, DTO, emphasized the importance of regular health check-ups and adhering to medication for TB patients. The initiative aims to provide additional nutritional support to aid in their recovery.
Tata Steel UISL has proposed a significant rise in electricity tariffs for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial users. Fixed and energy charges are set to increase across various categories, with residential users seeing major hikes. Businesses, farmers, and industries will also face higher costs, triggering mixed reactions among stakeholders.
The Jharkhand Government has decided to reclaim 245.43 acres of unused forest land from Bokaro Steel Limited (BSL). BSL failed to return the land despite requests, prompting the Government to warn of legal action if the decision is not implemented. A joint committee will be formed to survey and demarcate the land for reclamation.