One in every three coal workers in Jharkhand prefers agriculture as an alternative livelihood option once India moves away from coal and towards clean energy sources to meet its Net Zero goals, reveals a new study.
The study “Livelihood Opportunities for a Just Transition in Jharkhand” a perception study by Climate Trends LLP, in partnership with Ernst & Young LLP, was released at an event, “Deconstructing The Opportunities In Alternative Livelihoods To Support A Just Transition” held in Calcutta.
According to the study despite 60 per cent of respondents not having employment contracts, the coal sector is the most attractive employer due to job security, and lack of other equally well-paying options.
