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India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Total Area Sown Under Kharif Crop Crosses 262.15 Lakh Hectares So Far
New Delhi: The area under the ongoing kharif crop sowing has increased to 262.15 lakh hectares so far this year, which represents an 11.3 per cent increase compared to 235.44 lakh hectares in the same period last year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Monday showed. The increase of 26.71 lakh hectares in sown area in the early part of the season augurs well for higher production, which in turn would increase the incomes of farmers and also help to keep food inflation in check. The official figures show that the area under rice is 35.02 lakh hectares as on June 27 this year, as compared to 23.78 lakh hectares during the same period last year. The area under pulses such as urad and moong has been reported at 21.09 lakh hectares as compared to 15.37 lakh hectares during the same period last year. This increase of 5.37 lakh hectares in the early part of the season is a good beginning, as an increase in the production of pulses plays a key role in controlling inflation. The area covered under coarse cereals or millets such as jowar, bajra, and ragi has shot up to 41.75 lakh hectares during the current season so far, from 35.01 lakh hectares in the same period of the previous year. The sown area has gone up in the current season as better monsoon rains have facilitated the sowing in unirrigated areas of the country, which account for close to 50 per cent of the country's farmland. The area under sugarcane has also increased to 55.16 lakh hectares from 54.88 lakh hectares in the same period of the previous year. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on May 28 this year, approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 kharif crops for the marketing season 2025-26 to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their crops and incentivise production. The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for nigerseed (Rs 820 per quintal), followed by ragi (Rs 596 per quintal), cotton (Rs 589 per quintal) and sesamum (Rs 579 per quintal).
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cabinet OKs revised Jharia Master Plan for fire-control, Pune Metro Phase-II
The CCEA has approved the revised Jharia Master Plan with ₹5,940.47 crore outlay to tackle underground fires and rehabilitate affected families in Jharia coalfields. The plan prioritizes fire control, land stabilization, and sustainable rehabilitation, including livelihood generation. Additionally, the cabinet approved the second phase of the Pune Metro Rail Project for ₹3,626. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) that will address issues of underground fires land subsidence , and the rehabilitation of affected families in Jharia coalfields in Dhanbad, revised plan involves a total outlay of ₹5,940.47 implementation will follow a phased approach, prioritising fire control, land stabilisation, and relocation efforts in the most vulnerable areas of the coalfield that has been burning for over a century, since 1916. The updated plan places a stronger focus on sustainable rehabilitation, with a key emphasis on livelihood generation for the displaced families, officials said."The first phase of current Jharia Master Plan is for three years," information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the original JMP 2009, active fire zones in the coalfield, spread across about 450 square km, shrunk significantly and the affected area has come down to about 1.8 sq km from about 17.32 sq km. The original first phase allocation was ₹7,112 crore, officials the new plan, the government will roll out targeted skill development programmes and create income-generating opportunities for rehabilitated legal and non-legal title holder families will receive a 'livelihood grant' of ₹1 lakh, along with credit support of up to ₹3 lakh through institutional lending resettlement sites will get infrastructure and amenities such as roads, electricity, drinking water supply, sewage systems, schools, hospitals and skill centres, among others. A Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund will be created to promote employment-oriented activities, with skill-building cabinet on Wednesday also approved the second phase of the Pune Metro Rail Project for Rs 3,626.24 crore. It comprises two elevated corridors spanning 12.75 km with a total of 13 stations. The cost will be shared by the Centre, Maharashtra government and external agencies, an official statement project aims to strengthen East-West mass transit in Pune and is expected to be completed within four cabinet also gave its nod for setting up the South Asia regional centre of International Potato Centre (CIP) in Agra at an estimated cost of ₹111.5 crore.
India Gazette
6 days ago
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- India Gazette
Cabinet approves revised Jharia Master Plan for dealing with fire, subsidence and rehabilitation of affected families in Jharia Coalfield
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for addressing issues related to fire, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia Coalfield. The total financial outlay for the implementation of the revised plan is Rs 5,940.47 crore,a release said. The phase wise approach shall ensure that handling of fire and subsidence and rehabilitation of the affected families will be done on priority basis from the most vulnerable sites. The revised JMP lays a much stronger emphasis on sustainable livelihood generation for families being resettled under the plan. Targeted skill development programmes are to be undertaken and income-generating opportunities will be created to ensure economic self-reliance of the rehabilitated families. Furthermore, a Livelihood Grant of Rs 1 Lakh and access to credit support of up to Rs 3 Lakh through an institutional credit pipeline will be extended to both Legal Title Holder (LTH) families and Non-Legal Title Holder (Non-LTH) families. In addition, comprehensive infrastructure and essential amenities--such as roads, electricity, water supply, sewerage, schools, hospitals, skill development centres, community halls, and other common facilities--are to be developed at the resettlement sites. These provisions will be implemented as per the recommendations of the Committee for Implementation of the Revised Jharia Master Plan, ensuring a holistic and humane rehabilitation approach. As part of the livelihood support measures, a dedicated Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund is to be established to promote livelihood-related activities. Skill development initiatives will also be carried out in collaboration with Multi-Skill Development Institutes operating in the region. (ANI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cabinet approves ₹5,940 crore revised Jharia Master Plan to tackle coalfield fires, land subsidence and family rehabilitation
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , has approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) with a total financial outlay of ₹5,940.47 crore to address the long-standing issues of coal seam fires, land subsidence , and rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia coalfields. The revised plan adopts a phase-wise implementation strategy, prioritising fire control, land stability, and relocation of families residing in the most vulnerable zones of the coal mining area. The government has also emphasised sustainable livelihood support as a core component of the rehabilitation process. Each resettled family—whether Legal Title Holder (LTH) or Non-Legal Title Holder (Non-LTH)—will be given a livelihood grant of ₹1 lakh. In addition, institutional credit support of up to ₹3 lakh will be made available through a formal credit pipeline to facilitate income generation. Comprehensive infrastructure development at the new resettlement sites will include roads, electricity, water supply, sewerage, schools, hospitals, skill development centres, and community halls. These provisions will be implemented in line with recommendations from the Committee for Implementation of the Revised Jharia Master Plan. To promote self-reliance among relocated communities, a dedicated Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund will be created. Skill development programmes in collaboration with Multi Skill Development Institutes will also be rolled out across the region. The approval marks a renewed effort to address the challenges in the Jharia coal belt and ensure long-term resettlement and economic support for families impacted by decades of underground fires and land instability.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
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- Business Standard
Govt clears revised ₹5,940 crore plan for Jharia Coalfield rehabilitation
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a revised master plan to address the ongoing issues of fire, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia Coalfield. The total financial allocation for implementing the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) is ₹5,940.47 crore. The plan prioritises a phased approach to tackle fire, subsidence, and rehabilitation of the affected families in the most vulnerable sites. As a part of the previous plan implemented in 2009, the Ministry of Coal managed to reduce the number of fire sites in the Jharia Coalfield from 77 to 27, resulting in a significant reduction of the affected surface area from 17.32 square kilometres to just 1.80 square kilometres. Livelihood support Key livelihood support measures in the revised plan include: A one-time Livelihood Grant of ₹1 lakh for both Legal Title Holder (LTH) and Non-Legal Title Holder (Non-LTH) families Access to credit support of up to ₹3 lakh through an institutional credit pipeline Establishment of a Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund to promote livelihood-related activities Implementation of skill development programmes in collaboration with Multi Skill Development Institutes operating in the region Infrastructure and essential amenities at resettlement sites The plan also provides for the development of necessary infrastructure and services at resettlement sites: Roads, electricity, water supply, and sewerage systems Construction of schools, hospitals, skill development centres, community halls, and other common facilities The Jharia Coalfield fires The Jharia Coalfield, located in Jharkhand, is one of India's oldest and most important coal mining regions. It has been plagued for decades by underground coal seam fires and land subsidence, which have caused extensive environmental damage and displaced numerous families. According to previous reports and studies, fire in the coal seams has been burning since the early 20th century, making rehabilitation efforts a long-standing challenge. The Revised JMP aims to build on earlier efforts to manage these hazards while improving living conditions and livelihoods for the affected population.
