CM invites entrepreneurs to consider investing in Haryana
CM proposes the establishment of a new association, Haryana-Africa Ties, aimed at fostering socio-economic development
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, Jan 11 -
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal emphasized the significant potential of Haryana, terming it a land of Possibilities, Potentialities, and Prosperity and extended an invitation to entrepreneurs to consider investing in Haryana. Manohar Lal was speaking at the Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry Seminar during the ongoing 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat today.
Welcoming entrepreneurs from around the world on behalf of the people of Haryana, the Chief Minister said that the state is poised to attract global investment due to its strategic policies and proximity to the national capital. He said that in the era of the Industrial Revolution, talent would surpass capital in significance, leading to a shift towards high-skill, temporary employment. He stressed the need for parallel investments in human capital development and economic growth, envisioning a transformation from job seekers to job creators.
During the Seminar, the Chief Minister proposed the establishment of a new association, "Haryana -Africa Ties," aimed at fostering socio-economic development. He highlighted the importance of traditional manufacturing as a significant source of employment for the youth, emphasizing the need for a rapid transformation in education and skill development policies to meet the demands of the evolving job market.
The Chief Minister asserted that the world is currently at a crossroads of transformation, driven by new technologies and digital interfaces. He acknowledged the dual nature of this transformation, bringing forth both opportunities and challenges. Emphasizing the centrality of people and human values in development and progress, he called for impactful mutual engagements to create far-reaching effects on the economies of Africa and states like Haryana. CM reiterated the urgency for changes in education and skill development approaches, advocating for a curriculum that prepares youth for the dynamic future. The proposed "HARYANA - AFRICA TIES" association aims to foster collaboration and create a platform for mutual growth and development.
The Chief Minister said that Haryana is a land of Experiments and our Shri Vishvakarma Skill University, Haryana has been launched for this purpose. It aims to provide relevant technical and vocational skills to our youth and make them employable, he said.
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