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Local women carry coal taken from open cast coal field at Dhanbad district in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand September 19, 2012. With oil and gas output disappointing and hydropower at full throttle, Asia's third-largest economy still relies on coal for most of its vast energy needs. About 75 percent of India's coal demand is met by domestic production and, according to government plans, that won't change over the next five years. Picture taken September 19, 2012. To match INDIA-COAL/ REUTERS/Ahmad Masood (INDIA - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT ENERGY SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT)
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CNBC TV18•25-12-2025, 13:01

Jharkhand's Green Leap: 45,000 Hectares of Coal Land to Drive Net-Zero Transition

  • •Jharkhand can repurpose 45,000 hectares of coal mining land for India's net-zero transition, with 11,000 hectares immediately available.
  • •An iFOREST study identifies opportunities in renewable energy, green manufacturing, logistics, green steel, and EV transition.
  • •The state has ₹16,977 crore in DMF funds to finance just transition investments, including livelihood diversification and skill development.
  • •Jharkhand boasts 77 GW renewable energy potential and 12% of India's crude steel capacity, positioning it for green steel and hydrogen.
  • •Challenges include transitioning informal workers and managing the significant revenue impact from fossil fuels (32% of state revenue).

Why It Matters: Jharkhand can lead India's net-zero transition by repurposing coal land for green investments and job creation.

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