Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Monday said that the State Government is committed to prioritize the creation of ample employment opportunities for the state’s youth.

Kaushal, addressing a workshop jointly organized by the Haryana Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), said that today's meeting is to understand the process of co-creating ‘Haryana @ 2047 Vision’, establish a framework, and formalize the next concrete steps.

“This pioneering effort will involve collaboration between internal stakeholders and external entities such as academia, youth, industry, media, and the civil society. The meeting will be a platform for stakeholders to share their ideas and perspectives on the future of Haryana. The outcome of the meeting will be a roadmap for the state’s development over the next 25 years,” he said.

Kaushal said that recognizing the immense potential in transforming into an industrial-friendly state, the Government is forging ahead, outpacing many other states, in its pursuit of economic growth and prosperity. The efforts undertaken by the government reflect its vision for a dynamic and progressive future, fostering a thriving ecosystem for businesses and workforce development.

Vikas Verma, North Region Head, UNDP India, apprised that Haryana has made significant progress on various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in recent years. The state has improved its ranking on the SDG India Index from 18 to 14, and its score has improved from 67 to 57.