Ranchi: Jharkhand marked the opening day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos with a series of high-level engagements aimed at positioning the state within global economic and policy conversations. The delegation, led by chief minister Hemant Soren, began its participation with structured interactions aimed at strengthening long-term international partnerships and investment, a formal statement from the state IPRD department stated.The state’s first day engagements centred around the India Pavilion and the Jharkhand Lounge, which served as platforms for dialogue with senior leadership from global corporations, international business councils, and institutional partners.“Key meetings included discussions with representatives from Tata Steel, Hitachi India, Tech Mahindra among others across diverse subjects and potential tie-ups,” added the statement.Interactions with representatives from Bloomberg APAC, the Sweden India Business Council, and the U S-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) explored avenues for investment facilitation, global market integration, and cross-border collaboration.An engagement with the women political leaders network underscored the state’s emphasis on inclusive leadership and gender-responsive development as integral to economic growth and governance.In addition, visits to global technology pavilions on the opening day offered exposure to emerging innovations and future-facing solutions, supporting Jharkhand’s efforts to align industrial growth with sustainability and technological advancement.
