Agenda Cycle In Jharkhand

2. Agenda Cycle:-

2.1. Problem Identification:-

In Jharkhand problems are at multiple front but two most important problems are:-

a) Mining:- Jharkhand is one of the most mineral rich state in India. Some statistics shows that around 40% of the total mineral reserves of India is in Jharkhand. One can find all the biggest name of the industry in Jharkhand like Tata Steel, Jindal Steel, Arcelor-Mittal etc. But in terms of Human Development Index, Jharkhand is still one of the least developed state. Basic reason for this irony is the over exploitation of mines and only a few getting the maximum benefit. Those people whose land is being mined is the one who is getting the least from the mining. Some problems which may arise due to the mining activities are:-

i) Formation of sinkholes and land subsidence:- When coal is extracted from the mines, the pillars support the roof of the mines. But once the extraction is over, it should be filled with sand to protect any collapse of the mines, But this is not done usually and land collapse can happen. Many areas of Jharkhand are facing the threat of land subsidence, development of fissure, land collapse, formation of deep holes in the areas. ii) Soil Erosion:- One of the major impact of mining takes place on soil erosion. Mass deforestation and opencast mining are also helping in soil erosion. As three major factors which helps in soil erosion , water erosion, wind erosion and man induces erosion, are taking place due to opencast mining and deforestation. iii) Impact on forest:- Mining will certainly reduce the forest cover of any state. The same is happening in Jharkahnd also. According to the Forest Survey of India’s State of Forest Report, during an assessment published in 1997, Jharkhand...

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Adityapur Dam, Jamshedpur 15 feet 35 feet 20 feet less than previous year Deep water crisis.

Tenughat Dam, Bokaro As compare to last year hardly 33% of water is available Extreme water crisis

Maithan Dam, Dhanbad 140 meter 145 meter 5 meter less Situation is alarming

Hiru Dam, Chatara 14 feet ---- ----- Situation is alarming

Kelaghagh Dam --- ---- ---- Enough water for further water supply

Konara Dam ---- --- --- Situation is alarming

Panchait Hill Dam ---- --- --- Situation is alarming

Tilaiya Dam --- --- --- It will provide water till 10th of April.

Mansanjore Dam --- --- --- Situation is alarming

v) Source of most of rivers:- Most of the major rivers in the state are drying up. Many rivers are drying at the origin itself. This is a major problem as rivers are the main source for drinking water. Following is the status of major rivers in Jharkhand:-