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Naveen Jindal Group to collaborate with Jharkhand govt on steel, clean energy and skill training

Ranchi, Jan 23 ( UNI ) The Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Friday said that the Naveen Jindal Group has expressed its intent to collaborate with the Government of Jharkhand in key areas including steel, clean energy and skilled training, with a focus on sustainable industrial development.
Naveen Jindal, Chairman of the Naveen Jindal Group, met Hemant Soren, in Ranchi on January 2, 2026, on the eve of the New Year. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the state government and the industrial group, with detailed discussions on opportunities in steel, clean energy, skilled education and sustainability, said officials.
Building upon the deliberations were held during the meeting, specific areas of collaboration have now been identified to advance cooperation between the two sides. These include the group’s interest in supporting Jharkhand’s efforts towards sustainable industrial growth, with discussions covering potential investments in steel manufacturing, clean energy projects and power infrastructure.
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