CM Saini Vows To Transform Haryana into Startup Hub

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday evening held a key meeting with the startup entrepreneurs. During the meeting, he emphasised that the state govt is committed to establishing Haryana as a leading startup hub. "The govt is making dedicated efforts to position Haryana as a prominent player in the national startup ecosystem, aligning with the objectives of Make in India and Startup India," said Saini. He said that this initiative not only aims to drive economic growth, but also to create new employment opportunities for the youth, ensuring that Haryana gains a unique identity as a centre of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. The chief minister said that in the future, the number of startups in Haryana should be tripled. To achieve this goal, he urged the entrepreneurs to take a pledge to actively support the promotion of three new startups in the future. This collaborative effort will help accelerate the growth of the startup ecosystem in the state and contribute to its overall development, he said. The chief minister shared that the state govt is actively considering new schemes in the upcoming budget for the financial year 2025-26 to promote startups. "These initiatives aim to provide the youth with guidance and access to funds to establish their own businesses. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, the govt's priority is to make Haryana a developed state. The state govt is already offering various incentives through policies designed to foster industrial growth and development," Saini said. The chief minister said that startups have the potential to significantly contribute to the promotion of traditional industries. He highlighted the importance of reaching out to villages and creating employment opportunities by connecting people involved in traditional work with modern entrepreneurial ventures. "The PM Vishwakarma Yojana launched by the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi aims to promote traditional and ancestral industries, which will further support this initiative by providing resources and recognition to those preserving these valuable skills," he said. He said that before the State Budget for the financial year 2025-26, the state govt is seeking suggestions from citizens, industrialists, and other stakeholders through pre-budget consultation meetings, so that a budget can be prepared for the welfare of every section and inclusive development of Haryana. He also invited startup entrepreneurs to give suggestions regarding the budget and assured them to include the suggestions in the budget. On the basis of the suggestions received, new schemes will be made to increase the number of startups in Haryana, he remarked [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/cm-saini-vows-to-transform-hry-into-startup-hub/articleshow/116971603.cms](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/cm-saini-vows-to-transform-hry-into-startup-hub/articleshow/116971603.cms)