Jamshedpur, Jun 25 (PTI) Managing Director of Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA) Varun Ranjan on Thursday said Jharkhand is at a pivotal stage of its industrial transformation and is well-positioned to emerge as a leading manufacturing hub of Eastern India.

Addressing the 7th Edition of the CII Jharkhand Manufacturing Conclave themed “Transforming Manufacturing: Leadership, Technology & Green Growth”, Ranjan emphasised that realising this potential will require a shared vision and collaborative efforts among industry, government, academia, and other stakeholders to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem.Highlighting the importance of quality infrastructure, industrial land availability, reliable power, efficient logistics, and robust MSME supply chains, Ranjan, who is also the MD of Jharkhand Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (JIIDCO), said these factors are critical to enhancing industrial competitiveness.

He further stressed that sustained growth in manufacturing will depend on innovation, technology adoption, sustainability, and cost efficiency, while advocating greater collaboration between industry, research institutions, startups, and MSMEs, a CII statement said.Reaffirming the Jharkhand government’s commitment to industrial development, Ranjan claimed the ongoing efforts towards policy reforms, industrial corridor development, and proactive industry engagement aimed at fostering investment, innovation, and long-term sustainable growth.Chairman CII Jharkhand State Council Diloo Bipin Parikh said the future growth and competitiveness of Jharkhand’s manufacturing sector will depend on its ability to embrace innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and strategic leadership.Vice Chairman, CII Jharkhand State Council D B Sundara Ramam said the future of manufacturing will be shaped by visionary leadership that effectively combines technology, sustainability, and innovation to meet rapidly evolving global market expectations. PTI BS RGThis report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.