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Chapter 18: Urban and Modern Attractions - Bokaro: Industrial and Educational Hub

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Chapter 18: Urban and Modern Attractions - Bokaro: Industrial and Educational Hub Abstract: Bokaro in Jharkhand, India is  a major industrial hub and a center for education, healthcare, and sports . It's home to India's largest steel plant, the Bokaro Steel Plant.   Industrial hub Bokaro Steel Plant The largest steel plant in India, which provides a strong raw material base for other industries   Coal mines Bokaro is located on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which has one of India's most important coalfields   Thermal power plants Bokaro is home to the Bokaro Thermal Power Plant, the oldest thermal power plant in Asia   Other industries The Bokaro Industrial Area includes many industries, including foundries, flour mills, and steel fabrication units   Educational hub   IT and education sector : The IT and education sector is growing in Bokaro Other features   Bokaro is India's first global active city (GAC) Bokaro has a cosmopoli...

Chapter 17: Urban and Modern Attractions: Dhanbad – The Coal Capital of India

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Chapter 17: Urban and Modern Attractions: Dhanbad –The Coal Capital of India Abstract: Dhanbad, India is known as the Coal Capital of India  because of its large coal reserves, coal mines, and coal-related industries . Dhanbad is a major city in the state of Jharkhand.   Why Dhanbad is important Economic powerhouse Dhanbad's coal reserves and industries have made it a center of economic growth and prosperity.   Energy needs Dhanbad's coal reserves are vital for India's energy needs, both for industrial and domestic use.   Manufacturing hub Dhanbad's coal mines, power plants, and steel plants support India's manufacturing and energy sectors.   Knowledge hub The Indian School of Mines (IIT-ISM) in Dhanbad helps develop a skilled workforce and advances mining technology.   Additional details Dhanbad's coal mines include some of the largest in India, including the Jharia coalfield.   Dhanbad's coal mines were originally controlled by the ...