Overview

• Chief Minister Hemant Soren called for the release of ₹1.4 lakh crore owed to Jharkhand by central government-run mining firms to fund state welfare and development programs.
• Soren proposed amending the Coal Bearing Areas Act to mandate the return of mined land to the state, addressing long-standing land restitution issues.
• He emphasized the need for mining companies to be held accountable for unauthorized extraction and its environmental and social consequences, including displacement and pollution.
• The CM advocated for captive power plants using coal-bed methane, requiring 30% of energy output to be utilized locally to boost employment and energy access.
• Soren requested the development of Sahibganj as a cargo hub and continued central support for districts previously affected by Maoist insurgency to sustain peace and growth.