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Jharkhand Showcases Ancient Stones at Davos
Jharkhand, a state in India, is going to a big meeting called the World Economic Forum in Davos.
They are going to show the world their ancient stone traditions.
These stones are very, very old, even older than dinosaurs!
The Munda community in Jharkhand still uses these stones to remember their ancestors.
The stones are arranged in special ways, like Stonehenge in England.
Jharkhand wants the world to know that taking care of these ancient stones is important for their culture and the environment.
They will also talk about this in the United Kingdom, where they will discuss how to protect these stones in their original places.
It's like telling a story that started billions of years ago and is still being written today.
Jharkhand is also going to talk about other important things like electric cars, clean energy, and helping the environment.
They want to make friends with other countries and organizations to help their state grow in a good way.
Jharkhand will showcase its living megalithic heritage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
The state will highlight the Singhbhum Craton, a 3.3-billion-year-old geological formation, and the Munda community's ongoing practice of erecting memorial stones.
Jharkhand's presentation will emphasize the link between development, ecological memory, and cultural continuity, aligning with India-UK heritage conservation efforts.
The delegation will also visit the United Kingdom to discuss heritage conservation and research cooperation.
Jharkhand's participation will focus on electric mobility, energy security, climate action, forests, bio-economy, and women’s empowerment, aiming to strengthen global partnerships.
- Who
- Jharkhand state government and the Munda community
- What
- Presentation of Jharkhand's ancient stone traditions at the World Economic Forum in Davos
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
- When
- January 19 to 25, 2026
- Why
- To highlight Jharkhand's cultural heritage and promote sustainable development respecting deep time
Cultural Preservation
Economic Development
Focus of Presentation
Cultural Preservation
Highlighting the living megalithic heritage and cultural continuity of Adivasi communities.
Economic Development
Promoting economic growth and investment opportunities in Jharkhand.
Key facts
- Location
- Jharkhand, India
- Event
- World Economic Forum in Davos
- Key Feature
- Singhbhum Craton
- Cultural Practice
- Living megalithic traditions
- Community
- Munda community
- Comparison Site
- Stonehenge
- Diplomatic Focus
- In situ conservation and ethical preservation
- Timeframe of Heritage
- Over three billion years
- Delegation Leader
- Chief Minister Hemant Soren
- Delegation Size
- 11 members
- Event Dates
- January 19 to 25, 2026
- Additional Visit
- United Kingdom
- Thematic Focus Areas
- Electric mobility, energy security, climate action, forests, bio-economy, women’s empowerment
- Participation Scope
- 10 Indian states
Quotes
The same Jharkhand government official
A representative of the Jharkhand state government
“The state is home to several living megalithic landscapes, including Chokahatu in Ranchi district, considered to be the largest such site in the Indian subcontinent, where the Munda community continues to erect memorial stones as part of ancestral rituals.”
indianexpress.com
“Unlike megalithic sites elsewhere that exist largely as archaeological remains, Jharkhand’s stone traditions continue to be actively practised by Adivasi/indigenous communities.”
indianexpress.com
