Ranchi, Feb. 14: All the 9,000-plus delegates of the two-day Global Investors' Summit, beginning Thursday in Ranchi, will carry home print and digital information on why Jharkhand is a premier investment destination.
In a nice touch to the mega conclave, the state industry department has decided to gift a pen drive and a book to every registered visitor - 9,524 till Tuesday morning - on the inaugural day.
"The USB drive and book will contain user-friendly information on investment opportunities and advantages in Jharkhand vis-à-vis other states. We want delegates to read the information at their convenience and take a conscientious decision on investing here," said Madhav Sharan Singh, deputy director of industry.
The industry department will also present a six-inch dokra elephant, a stole and a tie in the gift box. "These have been made by Jharcraft and will highlight the cultural heritage of our state," said Singh.
Dhoni to speak
Former Team India skipper M.S.Dhoni will be present at the inaugural session of the summit. Apart from a host of Union ministers who would address the gathering, Dhoni will also be one of the key speakers, said state industries secretary S.K. Barnwal.
Quick response team
As many as 60 bikes, with two cops on each, would be plying the roads to regulate traffic during GIS. This apart, six quick response teams (QRT) have been formed to manage traffic in the city. Each team of 10 members will be headed by an inspector. Additionally, four QRTs would be stationed at the mega sports complex, while 30 static forces, eight motorcycle squads and armed jawans would be deployed across Ranchi.
CM recce
Chief minister Raghubar Das visited mega sports complex on Tuesday evening to take stock of preparations. He was accompanied by chief secretary Rajbala Verma and other officials.
VIP movement
Police have started monitoring state and national highways in view of the VVIP presence expected at the summit.
What's cooking
A variety of tribal, Indian and intercontinental cuisines will be offered to delegates during the two-day summit at the Hotwar mega sports complex.
According to proprietor of Kaveri Restaurant Kunwar Bhatia, around 100 dishes will be laid out in the food court. Traditional Jharkhand spread will include dhuska, peetha, litti-chokha and thekua.
For foreign delegates, the chefs will rustle up shepherd's pie, chicken steak in red wine sauce, grilled fish, broccoli mornay, vegetable stroganoff, grilled tomato basil and herb fried potato wedges.
Electricity
The state energy department has directed JUVNL to ensure that alternative arrangements are made in the capital so that there is no power cut or overloading during the summit. "We have asked JUVNL to ensure 24-hour electricity," said Ravi Ranjan Mishra, deputy secretary of energy.
