Tuesday marked a key moment as Chief Minister Hemant Soren hosted a delegation of 17 from the National Defence College in Ranchi. Conversations illuminated Jharkhand’s multifaceted progress, from heritage and sports to education, economy, and social upliftment.
The CM painted Jharkhand as a mineral powerhouse with an inimitable tribal ethos. He spotlighted athletic prowess: cricketer Dhoni, archer Kumari, and Jharkhand’s 50% representation in the national women’s hockey team. A dedicated sports framework fuels this success amid resource constraints.
Educational advancements include elite CM Schools, University Bill enactment, 10 medical colleges, nursing hubs, new polytechnics, and easy loans via Guruji Credit Card. These ensure equitable access to quality learning.
Jharkhand’s industrial heritage—Tata, HEC, steel plants—pairs with modern policies luring investments. World Economic Forum entry heralds global integration. Delegates were invited to witness Jharia’s fiery subsurface crisis.
The state drives national revenue through rails, minerals, tasar, lac, and mahua. Forest federations and centers boost farmer incomes.
Rural focus on livestock promises self-sufficiency in dairy, poultry, fish. Green energy and anti-Naxal efforts signal security and sustainability gains.
Addressing tribal tea workers’ plight and migration, Soren outlined anti-trafficking measures via welfare. The Maiya Samman scheme, lauded by visitors, empowers 53 lakh women with direct ₹2,500 aid monthly.
Attendees comprised state secretaries, Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar, and NDC brass including Brigadier Survir Singh, plus foreign military reps.