A fifteen-member delegation led by RK Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Energy comprising officials and business leaders from Jharkhand, kick started their two days visit in Shanghai. On first day delegation visited SanDisk to showcase the investment opportunities in Jharkhand. SanDisk is one of the largest companies in wafer fabrication, semi-conductor, memory cards and pen drive manufacturing.
During the meeting Sunil Kumar Barnwal, Secretary, Department of Industries, Mines and Geology made a presentation on Jharkhand as an investment destination and SanDisk explained in detail its operations and typical requirements that they have for setting up a new unit. SanDisk also talked about future expansion plans in India and lauded that Jharkhand could be a major choice for investment given its excellent infrastructure and airport connectivity. On 2 December, the delegation will hold a road show organised by the Jharkhand Government partnering with Consulate General of India- Shanghai wherein identified industries and investors have been invited. The delegation is also holding business interactions in Shanghai with key industries as well as trade bodies.