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Jharkhand CM Meets UK Minister, Boosts Education & Sustainable Growth Ties

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary Seema Malhotra in London to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, skills, and inclusive development. The UK side praised the Marang Gomke Jaipal Munda and Chevening-Marang Gomke scholarships as exemplars of the India-UK partnership. Discussions also covered women's empowerment, sports promotion, and sustainability-linked initiatives. Earlier, at a CII event in Davos, Soren outlined Jharkhand's vision to move beyond raw mineral exports towards sustainable value addition and job creation.

Key Points: Jharkhand-UK Talks on Education, Skills & Sustainable Development

  • Advancing Jharkhand-UK education cooperation
  • Appreciating overseas scholarship programs
  • Discussing women empowerment & sports
  • Sharing sustainable development vision from Davos
  • Focusing on value addition & job creation
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Jharkhand CM meets UK Minister Seema Malhotra, discusses cooperation in education and inclusive development

CM Hemant Soren meets UK's Seema Malhotra in London, discusses scholarships, skills, and Jharkhand's sustainable development vision from Davos.

"Jharkhand's vision is clear--we do not want to remain just an exporter state of minerals. - Hemant Soren"

London, January 22

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday met Seema Malhotra, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, in London to discuss advancing Jharkhand-UK cooperation in the areas of education, skills development and inclusive growth.

During the meeting, the UK side noted and appreciated the Marang Gomke Jaipal Munda Overseas Scholarship and the Chevening-Marang Gomke Scholarship, describing them as living examples of the strong India-UK partnership.

"Met Ms @SeemaMalhotra1, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Equalities and Indo-Pacific), in London to discuss advancing Jharkhand-UK cooperation in education, skills and inclusive development," CM Soren posted on X.

"The UK side noted and appreciated the Marang Gomke Jaipal Munda Overseas Scholarship and the Chevening-Marang Gomke Scholarship as a living example of the India-UK partnership. We also exchanged views on sustainability-linked Guruji scholarships, leadership and mentoring pathways, and Jharkhand's initiatives for women empowerment, including the promotion of women in sports," he added.

Earlier, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday participated in the Delivering Sustainability at Scale program organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

He shared the development, stating that he had shared his views on the possibilities of sustainable development.

He asserted that Jharkhand's vision on the matter is clear, which is not just to remain an exporter of minerals and natural resources, but to achieve value addition alongside sustainable development, job creation, and concrete changes in people's lives.

"I had the opportunity to participate in the Delivering Sustainability at Scale program organised by CII in Davos. In the program, along with other speakers, I also shared my views on the possibilities of sustainable development. Jharkhand's vision is clear--we do not want to remain just an exporter state of minerals and natural resources. Our goal is also to bring value addition along with sustainable development, job creation, and concrete changes in people's lives," Soren posted on X.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see focus on inclusive growth and women empowerment. Hope these discussions translate into real programs on the ground, especially in rural areas. The mention of promoting women in sports is particularly encouraging!
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Rohit P
The vision to move beyond just exporting raw minerals is crucial for Jharkhand's future. Value addition and job creation within the state should be the top priority. Hope the UK partnership brings in the necessary technology and expertise.
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Sarah B
As someone who has studied the development challenges in the region, I find this promising. The Chevening partnership is a prestigious one. The key will be ensuring these scholarships reach the most deserving candidates from marginalized communities.
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Vikram M
While international meetings are good, I hope the state government is equally focused on improving the basic education infrastructure here first. Many government schools in Jharkhand still lack proper facilities. That's the real foundation.
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Kavya N
Jaipal Munda was a great leader. Naming a scholarship after him is a fitting tribute. Hope this inspires many young Adivasis to dream big and bring their knowledge back to develop their homeland. All the best to the CM!

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