For the first time, the Jharkhand government will participate in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to be held in Davos, Switzerland later this month.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lead the 11-member delegation from January 18 to 26. The visit coincides with 25 years of Jharkhand’s statehood and marks Jharkhand’s first-ever participation at the WEF.
A senior officer posted at the Chief Minister’s house said the engagement reflected the State’s intent to position itself on global platforms as it entered the next phase of its long-term development journey.
“Jharkhand’s participation at Davos is anchored in the theme ‘Growth in Harmony with Nature’, which aligns closely with the World Economic Forum’s 2026 focus on sustainable growth, resilience, trust, and long-term economic transformation,“ the official said.
During the WEF meeting, the Jharkhand delegation would participate in State-led thematic sessions, structured dialogues, and official interactions at the India Pavilion and other WEF platforms.
“These engagements will focus on investment promotion, responsible resource governance, sustainable industrial development, critical minerals, energy transition, and long-term regional growth, while highlighting the role of sub-national governments in advancing inclusive and resilient economic models,“ the official added.
Following the Davos engagements, the Chief Minister-led delegation would undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom, aimed at strengthening institutional, academic, and investment-oriented partnerships.
The official said the U.K. leg of the visit would focus on investment outreach, policy and institutional collaboration, academic engagements, and interaction with the Indian diaspora, in the context of the evolving India–U.K. economic partnership.
“As part of the United Kingdom visit, Chief Minister Hemant Soren will deliver a special lecture followed by a Q&A session at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford,“ the official said.
Officials added that the international visit was being undertaken with the objective of attracting investment to the State, accelerating industrial development, and creating new employment opportunities.
The official pointed out that during the visits to Davos and the United Kingdom, discussions would be held with industrialists, investors, and institutional representatives to explore possibilities for long-term cooperation.
On Tuesday (January 6, 2026), Mr. Soren said the visit to Davos and the United Kingdom was significant from an investment and long-term development perspective. He directed officials to ensure coordinated and effective representation of Jharkhand’s priorities on global platforms.
An official website detailing Jharkhand’s participation has been launched at www.jharkhandatdavos.co.in. Updates related to JharkhandAtDavos 2026 will also be shared through the State’s official presence on X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
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