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Ranchi, Feb 3: Jharkhand is said to have secured investment proposals worth ₹1.27 lakh crore during its recent participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and a bilateral visit to the United Kingdom.
The high-level delegation was led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and the engagements resulted in multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Letters of Intent (LoIs) across steel, energy, cement, manufacturing, infrastructure and renewable power sectors. If implemented, the projects are expected to generate over 46,500 direct and indirect employment opportunities across Jharkhand.
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Department (PRD), the proposal positions Jharkhand as an emerging hub for advanced steel manufacturing, clean and nuclear energy, automotive components, cement and value-added metals, with a strong focus on low-carbon and energy-efficient technologies.
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Steel and Manufacturing Lead the Proposals
The statement said a major share of the proposed investments is concentrated in the steel and allied sectors. Orissa Alloy Steel Pvt. Ltd. has proposed a ₹25,000 crore integrated steel and power project in Latehar with an employment potential of about 20,000. Rungta Sons Pvt. Ltd. and Rungta Mines Ltd. have together proposed investments of around ₹13,000 crore in Saraikela–Kharsawan for steel, power and cement facilities.
Tata Steel Limited has proposed multiple projects in Jamshedpur, including ₹7,000 crore for low-carbon steelmaking using advanced technologies such as EASyMelt and HIsarna, ₹2,600 crore for tinplate and packaging steel expansion, and ₹1,500 crore for a special bar and wire rod mill. These projects are aimed at boosting capacity while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
BMW Industries Ltd. has proposed a ₹1,070 crore advanced coated steel facility in Bokaro, while Amalgam Steel & Power Ltd. plans a ₹4,980 crore integrated finished steel plant at Kandra in Adityapur.
Energy, Cement and Auto Components
In the energy sector, Jindal Nuclear Power Pvt. Ltd. has proposed a ₹30,000 crore greenfield nuclear power project, while Jindal Steel Limited has proposed a ₹40,000 crore expansion of its steel plant at Patratu, Ramgarh, expected to generate around 10,000 jobs. Renewable energy proposals include a ₹650 crore solar power project by Jindal Renewables in Godda.
Ambuja Cements Ltd. has proposed a ₹1,000 crore cement grinding plant in Godda, while Jai Suspension Ltd. plans to invest ₹255 crore in an automotive components unit at the Adityapur Industrial Area.
Government’s Stand
Quoting the Chief Minister, the PRD statement said the Davos and UK engagements have accelerated Jharkhand’s transformation into a future-ready industrial state. The government reiterated its commitment to providing speedy clearances, infrastructure support and time-bound implementation to ensure that the proposed investments translate into on-ground projects and jobs for the people of Jharkhand.