CM seeks coal dues, opposes CBA changes

Payment of the ‘outstanding’ ₹1.4 lakh crore by coal companies, opposition to the proposed amendments to the Coal Bearing Act, safe closure of abandoned mines and return of land to the state after mining, increased financial assistance in welfare and health schemes, and a push for infrastructure development including expressways and metro services were part of the 31-point charter of demands put forth by Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren in his

- Vishal Kant

impact on the health and livelihood of people living in the mining areas, who are predominantly tribals and backward classes. I request the Centre to amend the DMEFT policy to ensure their interests are better served, besides giving priority to locals in employment in the PSUs,” the chief minister said.