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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Good to see tribal women's income increasing in short time: Ackermann
German ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, who was on his maiden visit to the state, on Wednesday visited mango plantations run by tribal women, a park developed from a closed coal mine, and he had a fruitful meeting with chief minister Hemant Soren. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Talking to Dhrubajyoti Malakar, he shares the experiences of his visit. Excerpts... How was your experience visiting Jharkhand for the first time? A very nice experience, though it was a short one. We went to see this tribal community of women, who started growing mango trees to improve their livelihoods and their prosperity with the help of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). It's heartening to see how strong the women in the tribal communities are and how, in a very short time, they could increase their income. We also went to the Tata Steel coal mine, and we were led around the beautiful park they made out of a dump. We were shown how Tata tries to work with nature and the local populace to reduce the harmful impacts of coal mining. What are the main highlights of your meeting with chief minister Hemant Soren? I had a very good and substantive meeting with the chief minister. He was very good and very intellectual. I was inspired by our discussion. So, it was a full day in Jharkhand. And I will tell you one thing — the chief minister, I don't know whether he knew or not, but he brought the best mangoes for the dessert. I was just over the moon and he gave me a big bag of Malda mangoes. Although the women grew Banganapalle mangoes, he gave me the Malda one. And those were very good. Are you looking forward to visiting Jharkhand again? I will certainly come back. Not only for the mangoes, of course. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now There is a lot to discover in Jharkhand and I would like to come back. I had the nicest impression of a state which was, until now, unknown to me, and I will certainly try to improve my knowledge of Jharkhand. In your keynote address at the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership conversation series, you mentioned that coal mines are transforming into tourism spots in Germany. How do you see Jharkhand's potential in that area? Many coal mines in Germany have been transformed into tourism spots and recreational areas for the local population. Jharkhand also possesses a great potential in that sector. We have seen what the Tata Steel mine did. Migratory birds are coming again to the water basin of the park. Even if the state is still conducting coal mining, a lot of things can be done. I think there are good examples here in Jharkhand.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Will support German companies eyeing investments in state, CM tells ambassador
Ranchi: German Ambassador to India, Phillip Ackermann, on Wednesday called on chief minister Hemant Soren. The CM's office said the discussions were held on various developmental initiatives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Highlighting Germany's similarities with the state, particularly in coal mining, Ackermann experessed Germany's interests in enhancing cooperation with the state govt for development of coal-based industries. Soren informed Ackermann about Jharkhand's investment potential and stressed that the state govt is actively engaging with industrial groups both in Indian and overseas to fetch investments and gaining positive response. The CM assured Ackermann that the state govt will extend full support to German investors interested in investing in the state. Ackermann extended an invitation to Soren to visit Germany. Later in the day, the ambassador took part as a keynote speaker at the 8th edition of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) conversation series, which was also attended by officials of Jharkhand govt, German Embassy, European Union, and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, alongside civil society leaders and development practitioners. Organised under the framework of the GSDP between India and Germany, the event focused on sustainable and inclusive strategies for the repurposing of coal mines and economic diversification in coal-dependent communities. Ackermann said Germany is honoured to partner with Jharkhand in the conversation on Just Transition.
India.com
25-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
EAM Jaishankar Welcomes German Govts Support To India In Fight Against Terrorism
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, during his recent visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, conveyed 'India's appreciation' for the German government's expression of solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism. A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) read, "In his meeting with Chancellor Merz, EAM conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the new federal government in Germany. Chancellor Merz expressed strong support for further deepening the increasingly multifaceted India-Germany Strategic Partnership across diverse sectors. EAM also conveyed India's appreciation for the German government's expression of solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism." "During his visit, EAM had extensive discussions with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul covering the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation. The two sides also reaffirmed their shared commitment to further expand collaboration in key strategic areas, including defence, digital technologies, AI, green and sustainable development, and talent mobility. They also exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments, reaffirming their countries' shared position on combating terrorism without exception, upholding international law, and promoting a multipolar, rules-based international order," the statement further added. During their extensive discussion, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and EAM Dr S Jaishankar also launched the official logo commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership. EAM S Jaishankar also focused on further strengthening India-Germany and India-EU trade and investment ties during his visit to the country. He discussed the progress in the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership, including in the field of Green Hydrogen and the infrastructure sector, and Railways, with Katherine Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs & Energy. EAM participated in a high-level Think Tank dialogue at the DGAP (German Council on Foreign Relations), engaging with thought leaders and experts on foreign and security policy to advance India-Germany's strategic partnership in promoting global security and stability. Taking to the social media platform X, Jaishankar appreciated Germany's contribution to deepening the partnership between the countries. He wrote, "A good interaction today with representatives of the Indian community in Germany. Appreciated their contribution to our deepening partnership. Urged them to share the India Story. And help realize the full potential of our ties." A good interaction today with representatives of the Indian community in Germany. Appreciated their contribution to our deepening partnership. Urged them to share the India Story. And help realize the full potential of our ties. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 24, 2025 Dr. S. Jaishankar was on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from 22–24 May. His visit to Germany marked a significant milestone in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The visit aimed to further deepen bilateral cooperation and explore new opportunities in various sectors. The visit is also reflective of the high priority both sides attach to bilateral ties. It led to renewed engagement with the newly constituted German government, injecting fresh momentum into the India-Germany Strategic Partnership and reaffirming the commitment of both sides to further strengthening political, economic, technological, and people-to-people ties between India and Germany. Germany is a strong votary for furthering India-EU ties, including for the expeditious conclusion of the FTA.
