1.Mr. Raghubar Das, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand, is currently visiting New York from September 29-30, 2016. During his 2 days New York leg of investment promotion, Hon'ble Minister will be holding meeting with the investors and interact with the Indian community. The visit is part of the effort to attract potential investors and companies to participate in the Global Investors Meet in Ranchi on 16-17 February 2016. During thisinvestment promotion, the delegation also hopes to learn about the latest and best practices in various sectors and adopt them in Jharkhand, a resource-rich state.

2.On 29th September 2016, the Honorable Minister addressed a gathering of investors at a roadshow organized by Govt. of Jharkhand in support of National partner Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in association with US India Business Council (USIBC). At this session, the Chief Minister raised awareness about the investment opportunities in Jharkhand as a powerhouse of India's Manufacturing Sector (Make in India) and priority areas like, food processing, metal sector, Automotive sector, film industry, textile & apparels, tourism and others. Hon'ble Chief Minister also deliberated various investment opportunities and key business reforms carried out in the recent past by his government. The Summit is aimed at establishing Jharkhand as a premier investment destination for both foreign as well as domestic investors. Shri Sunil Kumar Burnwal, Secretary, Dept. of Industries, Mines and Geology made a detailed sectoral presentation on the investment opportunities in Jharkhand.

3.The Chief Minister had a series of one-one meetings with investors and interacted with entrepreneurs from Clutch Group, Medtronic, Gilead Sciences, Claudio Lilenfeld, etc. who are looking for high growth consumer markets. Healso met with members of American Association of Physician of Indian origin (AAPI). Shri P.P. Hindhuja Chairman Hinduja Group expressed interest to set up commercial vehicle assembly unit in Jharkhand and representatives of the group will visit Jharkhand in October 2016 to explore further in this proposal. Simile Train, a NGO, working in health sector also met the delegation and assured that they will further strengthen their presence in Jharkhand.Hon'able Chief Minister also met the president and other officer bearers of Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America.

4.The Chief Minister will have all day meetings tomorrow, 30th September, and is expected to meet representatives from Discover, Exchange, Consulting, Conference, & Seminars (DECCS), a consulting firm that guides businesses to the Indian market, and entrepreneurs from the healthcare sector. He will also be meeting with professors from University of Maryland and Columbia University water center who are already working on some projects in Jharkhand.

5. Hon'ble Chief Minister is also expected to address and interact with the Indian-American community at a reception hosted by the Consulate General of India and Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America (BJANA). It is expected that more than 750 people representing all sections of the society will participate in the event.

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