Jharkhand Launches India’s First Mining Tourism Initiative; MoU Signed with CCL

Current Context: Jharkhand launched India’s first mining tourism initiative on July 21, 2025, at North Urimari open-cast coal mine in Ramgarh.

• A 5-year MoU was signed between JTDC and Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL) to promote educational eco-industrial tours.
• The initiative was inspired by CM Hemant Soren’s visit to the Gava Museum of Mines in Barcelona.
• Pilot tours run twice a week for groups of 10–20 at designated circuits.
• Tour circuits include Rajrappa (₹2,800 + GST) and Patratu (₹2,500 + GST) routes.
• Future plans involve BCCL collaborations and repurposing defunct mines for tourism and employment.

Question:

Q.1 Jharkhand launched India's first mining tourism initiative at which location?
a) Bokaro Steel Plant
b) North Urimari open-cast coal mine
c) Patratu Thermal Power Station
d) Jharia underground mine

Answer: b) India’s first mining tourism project was launched in Ramgarh district, specifically at the North Urimari open-cast coal mine.