01/09/2026
On 01.09.2026, Shri Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Hon’ble Prime Minister, visited Belgaria and Karmatand Townships, to review the key developments and initiatives under Jharia Master Plan.
The programme was attended by Chairman, Coal India Limited Shri B. Sairam; Shri Alok Kumar Singh, Advisor (Projects), Ministry of Coal; Smt. Alaknanda Dayal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles; CMD, BCCL Shri Manoj Kumar Agarwal; Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad Shri Aditya Ranjan; Director (Technical/Operations) Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh; Director (Technical-P&P) Shri Rajeev Kumar Sinha; Director (Finance) Shri Rajesh Kumar; and SSP, Dhanbad Shri Prabhat Kumar, along with other senior officials.
The engagements covered Karmatand Township, where Shri Tarun Kapoor visited the school, planted a sapling and interacted with students, followed by an inspection of MSDI-IV and interaction with trainees.
At Belgaria Township, key community and development facilities were inaugurated, along with the visit to Skill Development & Production Centre at MSDI-II, developed through collaborative efforts of BCCL, JRDA, Jharkhand Govt. and Rajdhani Universal Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., with a focus on skill development, employment and livelihood generation.
Shri Kapoor also interacted with township residents and shared suggestions on various development needs, including upgradation of old houses at Belgaria.
The programme was followed by a review meeting at the office of Dhanbad Collectorate, focusing on the Revised Jharia Master Plan and related rehabilitation, infrastructure and development initiatives.
The engagements highlighted a collective focus on development, essential services, infrastructure and community welfare across the region.