RANCHI, July 8 -- Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said the mineral-rich state should build an identity based not only on its natural resources but also on knowledge, and pitched for using technology to make mining more sustainable.

Addressing the National Stakeholders Consultation 2026 organised by the Jharkhand government in the state capital, the chief minister said the state is inseparable from India's growth story and stressed the need for long-term industry partnerships.

"Now, our identity should be defined not just by 'mines' but also by 'mind'; not merely by 'resources' but also by 'research'; not just by 'extraction' but also by 'innovation'; and not merely by 'growth' but also by 'inclusive' growth," the chief minister...