Q18 · UPSC current affairs · 2 September 2026 · PIB · Jharia Master Plan for Coalfield Fire Rehabilitation

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The Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for coalfield fire management, rehabilitation, and skill development in Dhanbad is being implemented primarily by which public sector enterprise?

A NTPC Limited
B Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)
C Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
D NMDC Limited

Correct answer: (b) Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)

Explanation

The Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for managing coal fires, rehabilitation, and skill development across townships in Dhanbad is implemented by Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).

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