RANCHI: In a significant move towards accelerating industrial growth, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren held crucial discussions with representatives of the Naveen Jindal Group in London. The meeting, which builds on their prior conversation in Ranchi on January 2, 2026, focused on potential investments and long-term partnerships in the state.
The agenda covered key sectors including steel production, clean energy initiatives, skill development programs, higher education, and sustainable development. Both parties expressed strong commitment to fostering environment-friendly industrial expansion in Jharkhand, aligning with national goals for a low-carbon economy.
The Jindal Group showed keen interest in investing in steel manufacturing, renewable energy projects, and power infrastructure. Discussions emphasized balancing industrial growth with environmental conservation and corporate social responsibility. This collaboration is seen as a vital step towards creating jobs and promoting green energy in the resource-rich state.
A highlight was the praise for Jharkhand’s ‘Marang Gomke Scholarship Scheme,’ with talks on partnering for student scholarships, vocational training, and youth capacity building. Enhancing educational and training institutions through skill development was agreed upon to ensure better employment opportunities.
‘Skilled human resources form the foundation of Jharkhand’s inclusive and sustainable development,’ stated officials from both sides. This partnership promises to generate new employment avenues, expand green energy access, and propel the state’s industrial landscape forward, marking a new era of collaborative progress.