Deucha Pachami coal project: Govt to make rehab package more lucrative

The state government has firmed up plans for more lucrative packages to encourage tribals and villagers to give their land for the country’s proposed largest coal block project at Deucha Pachami in Birbhum district.

According to officials, the government has decided to give an allowance of Rs 10,000 to job seekers from the families who have given land for the project after they turn 17, and after a year, when they turn 18, they will be given jobs.

Furthermore, those who are falling short of fulfilling the service criteria — do not have the physical ability or educational qualification — for the post of junior constable would be appointed as Class IV clerks, said officials, adding that the process of awarding these jobs is already underway in nine departments.