UditVani, Jamshedpur : XLRI Jamshedpur, Jharkhand Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (JIIDCO), Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA), and Invest India have jointly launched 15 live projects under the Jharkhand Industrial Policy Lab—a first-of-its-kind initiative in India where management students will directly contribute to shaping government policies.
The orientation at XLRI began with an introduction by Dr. Kalyan Bhaskar and welcome remarks by Dean (Academics) Prof. Sanjay Patro. Shri Varun Ranjan, IAS, MD of JIIDCO and JIADA, unveiled the projects, highlighting their role in transforming Jharkhand’s industrial ecosystem. Knowledge partners from Invest India and EY shared insights on execution and policy impact.
Over 30 student teams will work on projects focused on governance, infrastructure, MSME competitiveness, and sustainability, guided by XLRI faculty and industry experts.
Some students will participate through an elective on Public Policy, while others will engage via the Committee for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Prof. Kalyan Bhaskar noted the rare opportunity for students to influence state policy, while Varun Ranjan emphasized co-creating solutions for Jharkhand’s industrial future.
Invest India stated that learnings from the initiative will also support capacity building for other states.
The session concluded with a networking dinner, reinforcing the collaboration between academia, government, and industry.
The Jharkhand Industrial Policy Lab now stands as a platform for innovation, policy analysis, and inclusive growth.
