New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- The Jharkhand government has held discussions with global retail major Lulu Group to explore the sourcing of agriculture-based and forest-based products from the State, with a view to improving market access for farmers and women-led producer groups.

The discussions took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, where Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Yusuff Ali, Founder and Managing Director of the Lulu Group. Officials said the interaction focused on potential pathways to integrate products from Jharkhand into the retailer's domestic and international supply chains.

According to officials familiar with the talks, Lulu Group indicated an interest in sourcing select agricultural and ...