The 1st Biju Pattnaik Memorial Volleyball Tournament at Ekatali has emerged as one of the recent sporting activities in Jharsuguda. The tournament is providing local volleyball players with an opportunity to participate in competitive matches and showcase their sporting abilities. Such community-level tournaments help encourage young people to participate in sports while strengthening local sporting culture. The event also brings together players, supporters and sports enthusiasts, creating greater interest in volleyball across the district.A significant meeting of the Rehabilitation and Peripheral Development Advisory Committee (RPDAC) was held in Jharsuguda concerning people affected by the NLC coal mining project. The meeting focused on rehabilitation, peripheral development and issues faced by families and communities affected by project activities. Discussions of this nature are important for ensuring that development projects are accompanied by appropriate rehabilitation measures and community support. The meeting also highlights the administration’s efforts to address concerns of project-affected people and coordinate development-related activities in the surrounding areas.
