Jharkhand is entering one of the biggest economic shifts in its history.
A new government-backed report outlines how the state will transition from a coal-driven just transition india state report economy to a clean-energy and diversified industrial future.
Coal currently contributes over 32% of Jharkhand’s own revenue, but demand will peak around 2047. The roadmap calls for US$256 billion in investments between 2026 and 2070 to close mines responsibly, reskill workers and build new industries such as renewable energy, battery storage, critical minerals and green hydrogen.
The plan emphasises fairness — ensuring workers, small businesses and coal-dependent towns are supported. Rather than decline, Jharkhand aims to turn transition into opportunity, creating new jobs and manufacturing hubs.
This shift positions Jharkhand as a future clean-energy powerhouse and a model for a just, people-first transition in India.