Ranchi, 21 November 2022: The Task Force for Sustainable Just Transition held its first meeting at Palash Bhavan today with inter-departmental representations to set the priorities and goals in accordance with the mandate stated by the Government of Jharkhand. The meeting was attended by officials of the various departments who deliberated upon the objectives of the task force and expressed their commitment to support the initiative taken by the Government of Jharkhand to develop the sustainable development roadmap for Jharkhand. In the meeting, a draft Term of Reference (TOR) was shared by the task force’s chairman Mr A. K. Rastogi and based on deliberation it was agreed upon to consult various stakeholders to finalise the TOR by the end of January. It was agreed that apart from one to one meeting with key departments and agencies, a series of consultations with key stakeholders such as industries and business sectors, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), think-tanks, civil society organisations and communities will be organised.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr A. K. Rastogi (IFS, Retd.), Chairman of the Task Force on Sustainable Just Transition said that, “It is heartening to note that Jharkhand has taken a formidable step to prepare the state for a transition towards a green and sustainable model of development. With net-zero targets and sustainable development goals in mind, it will regularly consult and on board all stakeholders to prepare a roadmap on a low carbon development pathway in the state.”