Jharkhand is a perfect place for investment: French Consul Gen

Consul General of France in Kolkata Damian Siyed today said the mineral-rich Jharkhand is a perfect place for investment and has enough potential for growth.
"I will encourage industrialists of France to invest in the state as it has a conducive atmosphere for it," Siyed told reporters here after interacting with the members of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Jamshedpur chapter.
The state has a stable government and its approach is positive, Siyed, who held a meeting in Ranchi yesterday, said.
Referring the discussions he had with Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Siyed said "We have discussed the investment possibility sector, but our priority was the renewable energy sector, mainly Solar and Hydro energy as France was the leading country in the world in this sector."

"Besides, France is keen to explore possibilities in sectors such as IT, healthcare, higher education, water and waste management," Siyed, who has also visited and had discussions with the Director of B-School XLRI here, said.
The Consul General said he would encourage industries from sectors across to take part in a business summit to be hosted by the Jharkhand government in February next year.

"We want to cooperate with the Indian Government to make its 'Make in India' concept a success," he said.
Appreciating the abundance of rich mineral deposit, he said Jharkhand was an essential state for the country's economic growth.

About the meeting with Das yesterday, Siyed said it was fruitful.
He said he was satisfied with the meetings during his maiden visit to Jharkhand and was optimistic that he would be back to take part in the summit with a delegation of industries from his country.