Dhanbad : Chief Minister Hemant Soren speaking at the 36th convocation of the Indian School Mines, Dhanbad today said that the students of the Institute by their achievements had made Jharkhand proud all over the world.
Chief Minister said that Jharkhand was the state of great mineral and natural reserves. The challenge was to exploit these reserves by protecting and maintaining the environment. He hoped that by the academic efforts of the ISM positive results will be forthcoming on these counts.
Talking of according IIT status to the ISM, the Chief Minister said Jharkhand government had already made such a recommendation which has also been endorsed by the Assembly. He said that the state was concerned about the expansion of the ISM and the land for the purpose has been identified. The state government was ready to provide all help to the institute, he said.
At the convocation ceremony Human Resources Minister Geetashree Oraon was also present.
