Jharkhand Scholars Studying Abroad Meet Chief Minister Hemant Soren at His Ranchi Residence

Feb 2026 : At the Chief Minister’s Residential Office on Kanke Road, Ranchi, Chief Minister Hemant Soren held a courtesy meeting with meritorious students from Jharkhand who are pursuing higher education and research at prestigious international universities. The delegation included Dr. Resejen Hansand (Lecturer in Development and Justice, University of Edinburgh, UK), Dr. Richard Toppo (Master’s from Oxford University and PhD from the International Institute of Social Studies), Ms. Madhuri Khalkho (PhD scholar, School of Oriental and African Studies, UK), Ms. Ruby Hembrom (PhD scholar, London School of Economics, UK), and Ms. Noleen Smang (Master’s student, University of St. Andrews, UK).

The Chief Minister warmly welcomed the scholars and congratulated them on their academic achievements. He expressed pride in seeing students from Jharkhand making a mark at globally renowned institutions and said their success reflects the state’s growing focus on quality education and research. The scholars, in turn, thanked the Chief Minister for his encouragement and support, stating that his visionary leadership and strong commitment to education have enabled talented students from Jharkhand to shine on international platforms.

The students highlighted that during the Chief Minister’s recent foreign visit, his interaction with beneficiaries of the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme proved to be a highly motivating initiative. Such engagement, they said, infused new confidence and enthusiasm among students from the state, inspiring many to aspire for global academic exposure. They noted that the Chief Minister’s long-term vision aims to ensure that by 2050, a large number of students from Jharkhand benefit from this scholarship scheme to pursue higher education and advanced research abroad, thereby enhancing the state’s global reputation.

The scholars also made a special appeal to encourage tribal children of Jharkhand to move forward in the fields of education, doctoral studies, and research. They emphasized that focused support and motivation for students from indigenous communities would help realize the dreams of social empowerment through education and knowledge.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said it is a matter of immense pride that after the legacy of Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda, tribal students from the state are today studying at world-class institutions such as Oxford University. He reaffirmed that the government’s clear objective is to provide Jharkhand’s students with maximum opportunities for international-level higher education. Currently, 25 students every year are availing benefits under the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme.

The Chief Minister further stated that the state government is making continuous efforts to increase the number of beneficiaries under this scheme in the coming years. By expanding access, the government aims to ensure that more talented youths from Jharkhand gain exposure to global education and research ecosystems, and later contribute their knowledge and experience to the state’s development.

Concluding the meeting, Chief Minister Soren extended his best wishes to all the scholars for their academic journeys and thanked them for becoming sources of inspiration for the youth of Jharkhand.