Ranchi, Jan 12 (NationPress) Jharkhand’s ancient megalithic legacy, spanning thousands of years, is poised for a global presentation. A government delegation, headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, is gearing up to unveil the region’s historic stone formations, cave art, and unique landscapes at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, later this month.

The delegation aims to present comprehensive documents on Jharkhand’s megalithic locations to the international community, as part of efforts to secure global acknowledgment and safeguarding of these ancient sites as world heritage landmarks.

Post the Davos engagement, the delegation will also make a trip to the United Kingdom.

This marks the inaugural participation of the Jharkhand government in the annual meeting of the WEF. As per the official itinerary, the delegation will leave Jharkhand on January 18 and will engage in international activities until January 26.

After Davos, the Chief Minister and his team will head to London and Oxford for programs focused on investment promotion and policy collaboration.

According to information from the state government’s public relations department, Jharkhand will present itself in Davos under the theme of “harmony with nature and development”.

The discussions will encompass various sessions centered around investment prospects, mineral resources, industrial infrastructure, energy transition, tourism, and sustainable development.

In addition to economic discussions, Jharkhand’s rich cultural and natural heritage will be highlighted to a global audience.

The megalithic structures located in Singhbhum, Hazaribagh, and surrounding areas are not only historically significant but are also thought to have connections with astronomical events, including the sun’s movements and the cycle of day and night.

The megalithic sites in the Pakri Barwadih region of Hazaribagh have drawn comparisons to Stonehenge, a prehistoric megalithic structure located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England.

Experts indicate that these ancient structures embody a collective understanding of early human civilization, where the concepts of time, nature, and the cosmos were represented through stone architecture.

During the UK segment of the tour, CM Soren will also provide a special lecture and engage in an interactive session at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

The Jharkhand government views this international outreach as a crucial step towards gaining global acknowledgment not only for the state’s economic capabilities but also for its distinctive and ancient megalithic heritage.