DHANBAD, March 15 -- A citizens' awareness meeting focusing on the future of Jharia and the revival of the Jharia Coalfield Bachao Samiti (JCBS) was held at the Agarwal Dharamshala premises in Jharia on Sunday. The meeting was organised under the theme "Jharia ko uska haq de do" (Give Jharia its due) and saw participation of local residents, activists and social workers.

The meeting was chaired by veteran trade union leader and founder member of JCBS Shiv Balak Paswan. The proceedings were conducted by Anil Kumar Jain while Mahesh Sharma delivered the vote of thanks.

Addressing the gathering, Paswan stressed the need for unity among residents to safeguard Jharia's interests. "Jharia has given coal and revenue to the country for decades,...