Touching down in London late Wednesday, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren was met with open arms by the local Indian diaspora and Jharkhand academics, setting a positive tone for his official UK visit. The emotional homecoming away from home left a lasting impression.
Building on the momentum from Davos, where his delegation wooed international businesses for Jharkhand ventures, Soren captured the joy on social media. He described himself as ‘profoundly moved and speechless,’ extending ‘Johaar’ thanks to supporters.
Kalpana Soren, his MLA wife, forms part of the entourage. The visit culminates in a landmark January 23 lecture at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, where Soren—Jharkhand’s pioneer in this regard—will unpack sustainable development in tribal-resource hubs.
Themes include eco-friendly industry, ethical mineral production, and inclusive economic models. Panel peers: Prof. Alpa Shah (social anthropology, All Souls), and Prof. Maya Tudor (politics, public policy).
Jharkhand’s nature-integrated growth strategy takes center stage, reflecting the state’s proactive stance. Eager for the global spotlight, Soren aims to illustrate balancing progress with preservation in indigenous terrains.
Such high-level discourse could catalyze investments, refine governance, and anchor Jharkhand’s sustainable trajectory on the world map.