Technology-led employment growth and industrial investment opportunities in Haryana –
Technology- The Haryana government is stepping up efforts to attract fresh investment while expanding employment opportunities for young people through technology-driven initiatives. During a meeting in New Delhi, Flipkart Chief Executive Officer Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini discussed ways to strengthen skill development, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation to support inclusive economic growth across the state.
Focus on Skills, Technology and Employment
According to an official statement, the discussions centered on improving workforce readiness by encouraging collaboration in sectors such as agriculture, entrepreneurship, and employment. Both sides explored how technology can help equip young people with modern skills while creating new avenues for jobs and business development. The meeting reflects the state’s broader strategy of combining private sector participation with government initiatives to prepare its workforce for future economic opportunities.
Government Invites Traders to Expand Into Haryana
The meeting followed the Chief Minister’s interaction with wholesale traders representing several major business markets in Delhi. During the gathering at Haryana Bhawan, Saini encouraged business leaders to establish operations in Haryana, highlighting the state’s plans to build a large-scale commercial marketplace supported by modern infrastructure.
Representatives from 26 trade associations, including those linked to electronics, marble, dry fruits, and iron products, participated in the discussions and shared suggestions aimed at improving the business environment. The Chief Minister acknowledged the trading community’s contribution to India’s economy, noting that traders play an essential role in ensuring products reach consumers across the country.
Plans for a Modern Commercial Hub
Addressing concerns over congestion and limited space in Delhi’s traditional markets, Saini said Haryana is developing an extensive commercial ecosystem near the national capital. The proposed marketplace is designed to provide businesses with spacious facilities, efficient logistics, and long-term infrastructure capable of supporting future expansion.
He noted that traders from Amritsar’s dry fruit market have already secured nearly 280 plots in the upcoming development, while business groups from Ludhiana have acquired around 180 plots. The government expects these investments to help establish specialized commercial clusters and strengthen Haryana’s position as a regional trade destination.
The planned market will feature wide roads, modern civic infrastructure, green spaces, and pollution-conscious planning, creating a business-friendly environment that also offers improved public amenities.
Namo City and Industrial Expansion
The Chief Minister also outlined plans for the proposed Namo City project, expected to cover around 5,000 acres. The development is intended to provide advanced facilities for businesses as well as residential and public services.
Saini emphasized that entrepreneurs and traders generate employment on a large scale by creating business opportunities rather than seeking jobs themselves. To encourage further investment, the government is offering customized incentive packages, employment-linked benefits, single-window clearances, and time-bound approvals for major projects.
He added that the large Maruti manufacturing facility near Rai is ready for production and is expected to manufacture nearly one million vehicles annually. Meanwhile, an Industrial Model Township (IMT) and a dedicated Electric Vehicle Zone are under development in Kharkhoda to support the state’s expanding manufacturing sector.
Infrastructure Projects to Support Future Growth
The government is also accelerating construction of a 600-acre horticulture market that will improve connectivity with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. Officials believe the project will strengthen agricultural trade and improve logistics for producers and traders across northern India.
Haryana Industries Minister Rao Narbir said the state’s industrial clusters are being developed to offer businesses modern facilities, efficient transport links, and reliable infrastructure. He also highlighted Haryana’s strong law and order, extensive road network, and the advantage of having 14 districts within the National Capital Region, making the state an attractive destination for investors.
The Chief Minister assured traders that the government remains committed to addressing investor concerns promptly and maintaining an open, supportive approach for businesses looking to establish or expand operations in Haryana.