IEP Chandigarh, January 11
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. 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.
Sh. 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.
Sh. Manohar Lal 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.
“We have to be very careful that the rapid changes coming in the field of technology can at least find a place in the courses at the same pace. In this Industrial Revolution, Talent will be more important than Capital. High-skill but temporary work will be the new face of employment. Therefore we need to focus and invest equally in the Development of Human Capital as in Economic development. Proper utilization of new opportunities can on the one hand make the Job Seekers to Job Creators,” said the Chief Minister.
He said that the upliftment of the last person in the queue is his government’s Moto. The portability of social security benefits will ensure the mobility of skilled & employable workers in the digital age. We created another PPP ID for all Haryana Citizens to ensure the benefits of the schemes for the society. Technology has become the biggest disruptor in today’s time, said the Chief Minister.
“My idea is to consider the human element along with the business or economic aspects and hence, out of various models of businesses like B2B; G2G, B2G etc. we believe in the H2H model of working. H2H- Heart to Heart approach. I welcome you all to utilize this opportunity,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.
