Haryana is not far from you. In happiness, adversity, opportunity and responsibility, Haryana stands with you like a family” – CM

 
Chandigarh, August 23 – The Haryana Government on Sunday made an impactful beginning to the ‘Happening Haryana 2.0’ international outreach and Global Capital Campaign in Mumbai, India’s financial capital. During the three-day investor summit being held from August 23 to 25, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs 66,000 crore are expected to be signed.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini interacted warmly with Haryana diaspora families as part of the campaign. He said that Haryanvis living outside the state are not merely members of the diaspora, but an extended strength of Haryana and ambassadors of the state’s positive identity. He called upon the diaspora to remain connected with their motherland and actively participate in the development of the state.

The Chief Minister said that the relationship between Haryana and Mumbai is not merely one of birthplace and workplace, but a bond of values and opportunities, hard work and expansion. Haryana has instilled in its people the values of hard work, discipline and resilience in difficult circumstances, while Mumbai has provided them a platform to transform their talent into greater opportunities. He said that Haryanvis settled in Mumbai are a living bridge between the two states and are playing an important role in realising Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.

*Participation of Haryana diaspora essential in the state’s development journey*

The Chief Minister said that Haryana is no longer limited to its identity as an agriculture-based state. Industry, services, technology, startups, logistics, sports, education and innovation are emerging as key pillars of the state’s new development journey. The government is working to ensure that the benefits of development reach every part of the state and that youth in villages get access to quality education, skills and employment opportunities. Special emphasis is also being laid on connecting farmers with modern technology, processing, branding and exports, and integrating MSMEs with larger supply chains.

The Chief Minister told the diaspora that they possess experience, expertise, business networks and resources that can prove valuable for Haryana’s youth, entrepreneurs and institutions. He said, “I have not come to you asking only for investment, but also for ideas and participation.” He called upon the diaspora to contribute by mentoring students and startups, supporting sportspersons, connecting women’s self-help groups with markets, and helping Haryana’s products reach Mumbai and global markets.

*CM calls for linking Haryana with Mumbai’s expertise*

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Mumbai’s experience in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, media and entertainment, design, electric mobility, clean energy, sports management, agri-tech and global services is extremely important for Haryana. He said that a strong platform should be developed where Haryanvi youth living in Mumbai can connect with students, startups and institutions in Haryana to share their knowledge and experience.

The Chief Minister also urged the Haryanvi community to pass on its language, culture and traditions to the next generation. The Haryana Government is committed to maintaining continuous engagement with its citizens living outside the state. He said, “Haryana is not far from you. In happiness, adversity, opportunity and responsibility, Haryana stands with you like a family.”

*Haryana is not a leader only in agriculture and sports but in industry too– Rao Narbir Singh*

Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that wherever Haryanvis have gone, they have achieved new milestones of success through their hard work and dedication. Haryana is not a leader only in agriculture and sports, but is also rapidly advancing in industry, IT, automobiles, startups, education, healthcare and the services sector. The state government is creating an investor-friendly environment in Haryana and providing industries with the necessary facilities and better infrastructure.


*Haryana is moving forward with confidence towards becoming a developed state while preserving its traditional values – Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal*

Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, welcomed the Chief Minister, the Industries Minister and all the diaspora Haryanvis. He said that under the able leadership of the Chief Minister, Haryana’s identity is now recognised not only across the country but also abroad. Today, Haryana is counted among the prosperous states of the country. While preserving its traditional values, Haryana is moving ahead with great confidence towards becoming a developed state, and industrialists are an integral part of this journey.

Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture Department, Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, along with a large number of Haryanvis settled in Mumbai and their family members, were present at the programme.