Governor inaugurates Swarnim Bharat Expo 2026 in Ranchi

RANCHI: Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Thursday inaugurated the three-day Swarnim Bharat Expo 2026 at Ranchi Club, where a pictorial exhibition is showcasing India’s development journey, the Centre’s welfare schemes and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth was present at the inauguration organised by the Regional Office of the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

The exhibition is being held under the theme “12 Years of Trust, Development and Public Welfare”. It aims to familiarise visitors with government initiatives, the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat and development priorities through photographs, LED-screen presentations and informational booklets.

Governor calls for active public participation

Addressing the inaugural session, Gangwar said India was making notable progress in science and technology, space, healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure and digital services.

He stressed that the active participation of every citizen was essential to achieving the goal of a developed India. He also urged people to contribute to national development through honesty, hard work and excellence in their respective fields.

Referring to his visits to remote villages across Jharkhand, the Governor said he had interacted with rural residents and encouraged them to learn about and benefit from welfare schemes offered by the Central and state governments.

He expressed confidence that the expo would help citizens understand government programmes, modern technology, employment opportunities and skill development initiatives.

Governor urges youth to stay away from drugs

Gangwar emphasised the role of young people in the country’s development, saying their knowledge, skills and creativity could provide fresh momentum to India’s progress.

He urged young people to stay away from drugs and engage in education, sports, skill development and creative activities. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, he said keeping young people away from substance abuse and encouraging positive activities was a collective social responsibility.

The Governor said Jharkhand had significant development potential because of its natural resources, rich tribal heritage, art, culture and talented youth.

He stressed the need to connect these strengths with modern knowledge, technology, skills and entrepreneurship to accelerate the state’s development.

Leaders visit exhibition

Rajya Sabha MP Aditya Sahu visited the exhibition and appreciated the efforts to take information about government welfare schemes to the public.

Ranchi MLA C.P. Singh also toured the exhibition and praised the initiative to communicate development programmes and government schemes to citizens. Ranchi Mayor Roshni Khalkho and Deputy Mayor Neeraj Kumar also visited the display.

Students from several schools were among those who viewed the exhibition and interacted with CBC officials to learn about government schemes and development initiatives.

Exhibition showcases development initiatives

The exhibition presents India’s development journey, the push for self-reliance and welfare programmes through visual displays. LED screens are being used to present the country’s development story, while booklets are being distributed to visitors.

Organisers said the initiative aims to make information about government programmes accessible through simple and engaging formats and encourage public participation in achieving the objectives of Viksit Bharat @2047.