The Indian government has approved a revised ₹5,940 crore Jharia Master Plan (JMP) aimed at addressing long-standing underground coal fires, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of thousands of families in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the updated blueprint, which now places stronger emphasis on sustainable livelihoods for the displaced. Originally introduced in 2009 with a 10-year horizon, the initial plan expired in 2021.