Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren‘s Overseas Tour to Sweden and Spain has come to a successful close. He aims to accelerate industrial investment in the state through his engagements with global leaders and companies. His tour could signal a transformative phase for Jharkhandโs economy.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by a high-profile delegation including his wife, MLA Kalpana Soren and top administrative officials, wrapped up his week-long tour of Sweden and Spain. The primary aim was to pitch Jharkhand as a lucrative destination for industrial investments and social development partnerships. Significant engagements included visits to Volvoโs facility and extensive meetings with business and NGO representatives to forge strategic collaborations.
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Official overseas tour: April 19โ27.
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The delegation included senior bureaucrats and MLA Kalpana Soren.
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Meetings to promote industrialisation and social upliftment projects.
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Pitching Jharkhand as an industrial and clean energy hub.
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Return expected by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Key Initiatives Under “Global Jharkhand” ๐
Source: Jharkhandi Baba โ Boosting Global Partnerships
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Under the ambitious “Global Jharkhand” mission, CM Soren emphasised forging global collaborations in clean energy, mining, education, and healthcare. High-level talks included proposals for clean energy initiatives, innovation hubs, and smart-city infrastructure models based on Scandinavian expertise. The government also sought partnerships with leading European universities for youth skill development and higher education exchange programmes.
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Emphasis on clean energy, mining, innovation, and education.
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Talks for setting up smart city models in Jharkhand.
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Proposals for international academic exchange programmes.
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Focused on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Aims to transform Jharkhand into a globally competitive economy.
Spanish Investment Opportunities ๐ช๐ธ
Source: Jharkhandi Baba โ CM Hemant Soren Courts Spanish Investment
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During his Spanish leg of the visit, CM Soren interacted with firms like Tesla Group and organisations like the Spain-India Council Foundation. Highlights include a proposal for a mega trade exhibition centre in Ranchi, a gigafactory for battery storage products by Tesla Group, and collaborations with NGOs to boost womenโs empowerment, healthcare, and education.
Kalpana Sorenโs meetings with Spanish NGOs such as Fundaciรณn Esperanza y Alegrรญa focused on social initiatives aligned with SDGs. A sports collaboration proposal was also discussed with RCD Espanyol Football Club to promote grassroots sports in Jharkhand.
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Tesla Group proposes a battery gigafactory in Jharkhand.
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Mega Trade Exhibition Centre planned in Ranchi.
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MoUs with Spanish NGOs for women and education initiatives.
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Sports collaboration with RCD Espanyol proposed.
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Focus areas: clean energy, mining, social development.
Strategic Outcomes of the Visit ๐
๐ Key Takeaways from the Jharkhand CM Overseas Tour
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Industrial Expansion: Volvo-style manufacturing hubs proposed for Jharkhand.
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Economic Diplomacy: Strengthened industrial ties with Sweden and Spain.
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Skill Development: Youth exchange and skill partnerships with European universities.
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Social Initiatives: Womenโs empowerment and healthcare partnerships with Spanish NGOs.
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Mega Projects: Ranchi set to host an international trade exhibition centre.
