RANCHI: The Jharkhand government has positioned the State as a responsible, future-ready partner in global conversations on sustainability, energy transition, inclusive growth and industrial development at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
Led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand delegation is engaging with global industry leaders, policymakers, multilateral institutions and investors through a series of high-level meetings, knowledge sessions and bilateral discussions at the India Pavilion, the Jharkhand Pavilion and key global forums across Davos.
At the heart of Jharkhand's engagement is the chief minister’s vision of "Growth in Harmony with Nature", a development approach that balances economic expansion with ecological responsibility, community welfare and long-term resilience. As a young state completing 25 years of its formation, Jharkhand is presenting itself not merely as a resource-rich region, but as a governance-led economy ready to shape sustainable growth pathways for the future.
Over the course of the World Economic Forum, Hemant Soren is holding strategic meetings with leaders from global corporations and institutions, including Tata Steel, Hitachi, Schneider Electric, Infosys, Welspun, AB InBev, Bloomberg, Tech Mahindra, Alfanar, Ramky Group, Everstone Group and global business councils from Sweden, the United States and Europe.
These engagements are focused on investment opportunities in sustainable manufacturing, green energy, critical minerals, advanced infrastructure, digital technologies and climate-aligned industrial development. The chief minister is also participating in high-level ministerial dialogues and panel discussions on energy transition, regional leadership, sustainability at scale, critical minerals and India’s role in shaping resilient supply chains.
Through these platforms, the state aims to highlight how sub-national governments play a decisive role in managing land, labour, resources, and climate risks, making States central to global solutions, the Chief Minister's Office said in a press release.
A key milestone of the delegation’s presence is the inauguration of the Jharkhand Pavilion, which serves as a dedicated platform to present the State’s investment potential, policy reforms, and long-term development roadmap. The Pavilion reflects Jharkhand’s journey from its mining and industrial legacy toward a future anchored in green growth, value-added manufacturing, responsible resource governance and inclusive employment generation.
Speaking at various forums, the chief minister has said that Jharkhand’s development vision is rooted in people, nature and sustainability. The State’s approach prioritises responsible mining, renewable energy integration, community participation, women-led entrepreneurship and skill development ensuring that growth translates into shared prosperity, the release said.
Jharkhand’s engagement at Davos also includes extensive interactions with global and Indian media, reinforcing State’s message that opportunity must go hand in hand with responsibility. As global demand rises for energy, materials, and talent, Jharkhand is positioning itself as a trusted partner that offers stability, transparency, and long-term value.
As the State looks ahead to 2050, Jharkhand’s presence at the World Economic Forum marks a defining moment, taking a 25-year-old State onto the global stage, ushering in a new era of sustainable, inclusive and future-oriented growth, guided by the principle of Harmony with Nature, the release said.
As Jharkhand prepares to mark its first-ever participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday attended a high-level virtual review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw to assess India’s overall preparedness for the global summit.