Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Jharkhand CM Outlines State's Vision at Davos
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren talked about the state's plans for the next 25 years.
He said Jharkhand is moving away from just mining and focusing on green energy, clean technology, and creating jobs.
The state is trying to attract global companies like Hitachi, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys to invest in Jharkhand.
They discussed setting up advanced technology centers, training programs for young people, and improving the mining industry with AI.
Bloomberg also invited the Chief Minister to a special event in India later this year to talk about Jharkhand's progress to global leaders.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren outlined the state's 25-year development vision at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The state aims to shift from a mineral-dependent economy to green industrialisation, clean energy, and inclusive growth.
Jharkhand explored collaborations with Hitachi for power systems, transmission technology, and skill development.
Tech Mahindra discussed potential investments in AI, data centers, and emerging technologies in Jharkhand.
Infosys explored partnerships in AI, digital skills development, and technology-led interventions in the mining sector.
- Who
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and representatives from Bloomberg, Hitachi, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys
- What
- Discussions on Jharkhand's development vision, potential investments, and collaborations in various sectors
- When
- During the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To outline Jharkhand's long-term development vision, attract global investments, and explore technology partnerships
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026
- Location
- Davos
- Key Figures
- Hemant Soren, Sunita Rajan, Bharat Kaushal, Sahil Dhawan, Ashish Kumar Das
- Focus Areas
- Green industrialisation, critical minerals, clean energy, human capital development, inclusive growth
- Proposed Events
- Global Special Roundtable in India (October 2026)
- Potential Collaborations
- Hitachi (power systems, skill development), Tech Mahindra (AI, data centres), Infosys (AI, digital skills)
- Follow-up Actions
- Joint meetings with Hitachi, virtual session with Infosys (February 2026), proposed visit to Infosys House
Sources
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At Davos, Jharkhand Explores Power Transmission and Skill Partnerships with Hitachi
At Davos, Tech Mahindra Explores AI, Data Centre Investments in Jharkhand
CM Hemant Soren Positions Jharkhand’s Next 25 Years at Global Stage in Bloomberg Interaction at Davos
J”khand: Welspun proposes Rs 300cr in plastic, CM holds talks with Lulu group head, Infosys official
Azim Premji highlights education, healthcare investments in Jharkhand at Davos
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