‘They’ve nothing else here’: The poor steal coal in Jharkhand’s mining hubs in order to survive

Lack of jobs has left some with no option but to scavenge coal.

Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation

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Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation

· Feb 10, 2023 · 01:30 pm

A new report calls the bluff on Meghalaya’s coal mining ban – with data

The report, prepared by a court-appointed panel, found that the state had overstated the quantity of coal extracted before the ban by 13 lakh metric tons.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Dec 20, 2022 · 06:30 am

First coal mining took their homes. Now unemployment is adding to their suffering

People who were rehabilitated away from Jharia coalfields in Jharkhand are complaining about the lack of jobs.

Rahul Singh

· Aug 14, 2022 · 07:30 pm

India’s plan to auction abandoned coal mines is met with scepticism

Potential bidders are worried about the financial viability of the plan.

Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation

· Jul 31, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Chhattisgarh passes resolution urging Centre to cancel coal block allocations in Hasdeo forest

The Hasdeo forest falls under the Korba, Sujapur and Sarguja districts of Chattisgarh and has a sizeable population of Adivasi residents.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 27, 2022 · 10:32 am

As India faces coal shortages, a mine extension has been approved in the pristine Hasdeo forests

The mining plans have taken many by surprise as the Centre had declared the forest a biodiversity-rich reserve and ‘no-go’ area a decade ago.

Alok Prakash Putul

· May 29, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Why burning more money on coal will not solve India’s power crises

The country should move forward from polluting fuel and instead invest in renewable and green energy for a just and viable future.

Sunil Dahiya

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Karthikeyan Hemalatha

· May 26, 2022 · 09:00 am

In West Bengal’s coal belt, villagers are struggling with joblessness and pollution

Families say they did not get adequate compensation and jobs in lieu of land given for the Sarisatolli coal mine in Asansol.

Niladry Sarkar, IndiaSpend.com

· Mar 30, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Clear Rs 1.36 lakh crore in dues, or we would barricade coal mines, Jharkhand CM tells Centre

Hemant Soren said told the state Assembly that central government-owned coal companies have not the dues in spite of several discussions.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 26, 2022 · 07:53 pm

Four decades on, a stuck mining project in Jharkhand has left locals landless and jobless

The fate of thousands of Chalkari residents hangs in balance as they wait for the promised jobs.

Rahul Singh

· Mar 06, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Banned in Meghalaya, rat-hole mining continues unchecked in Assam’s forests, commission finds

The commission has recommended Rs 7.5 lakh as compensation to the family of every worker who died in illegal mining activities.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Jan 20, 2022 · 06:30 am

Coal India illegally mined coal worth Rs 4,900 crore in Assam, commission blames Centre and state

A one-man judicial commission has recommended that the company pay the full amount as penalty for its violations in a forest that is home to elephants.

Rokibuz Zaman

· Jan 14, 2022 · 09:18 am