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From mineral wealth to human wealth: Hemant Soren’s new pitch for Jharkhand

At the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren sought to frame a larger debate that extends beyond funding demands and development schemes. His message was that resource-rich states such as Jharkhand should no longer be viewed merely as suppliers of minerals but as equal stakeholders in India's growth story.

Why not No. 1?

The IMF projection of India’s nominal GDP for 2025-26 of $4,187.017 billion, against Japan’s $4,186.431 billion, ($586 million or Rs.5,011 crore more), is going to make India the fourth largest economy in the world, pushing Japan to fifth position.