BJP Raises Concerns Over Alleged Irregularities in Deocha Pachami Coal Block Project
Deocha Pachami coal block: Bengal BJP alleges scams, seeks compensation data

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal is investigating alleged irregularities in the Deocha Pachami coal block project, the largest in India. A delegation met with the District Magistrate of Birbhum to request details on job allocations and compensation for land losers, claiming non-tribal individuals received benefits intended for tribal landowners.
- 01BJP MLA Jagannath Chattopadhyay claims that non-tribal individuals wrongfully received jobs meant for tribal land losers.
- 02Approximately 5,000 individuals are registered as land losers in the Deocha Pachami area.
- 03The project is located in the Mohammad Bazar Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal, covering 12.3 square kilometers.
- 04As of March 2025, only 12 acres of the allocated 326 acres are being used for experimental mining.
- 051,600 out of 7,000 applicants from the project area have received jobs and compensation packages.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised serious concerns regarding alleged irregularities in the Deocha Pachami coal block project, located in the Mohammad Bazar Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. During a meeting with the District Magistrate, BJP MLAs, led by Jagannath Chattopadhyay, requested a detailed list of tribal and non-tribal individuals who received government jobs as compensation for land acquisition. Chattopadhyay alleged that many non-tribal individuals unjustly benefited from job allocations intended for tribal land losers, highlighting discrepancies in the compensation process. The Deocha Pachami coal block is estimated to contain 1,240 million tonnes of coal reserves and 260 million tonnes of basalt, covering 12.3 square kilometers. Local resistance has been significant, with villagers protesting against open-cast mining and claiming that genuine land losers have been overlooked for employment. As of March 2025, only 12 acres of the 326 acres designated for the project are being utilized, with 1,600 out of 7,000 applicants receiving jobs and compensation packages. The BJP's investigation may lead to further scrutiny of the project and its management.
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The allegations of irregularities in job allocations could significantly affect local landowners and job seekers, particularly tribal individuals who may have been unfairly excluded from compensation.
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