Extending an invitation to the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that there is immense potential for investment in the state and cited the availability of various facilities for investors.
Emphasizing on the immense investment opportunities available in Haryana, Khattar said that the state is a leading state in terms of ease of doing business, having eliminated compliance burdens for industries. The Chief Minister highlighted the extensive possibilities for investment in Haryana and urged NRIs to take advantage of the various facilities and invest in the state.
As part of this initiative, during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit-2024 ‘Gateway to the Future’ in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Khattar invited foreign investors to invest in the state through a round-table conference with the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
During the conference, the Chief Minister said that the State Government has been making continuous efforts to position Haryana as the first choice for investors on the global platform. Haryana has a robust business environment, and the state government has formulated the Haryana Enterprise and Employment Policy 2020, providing various incentives to investors. Furthermore, all necessary approvals for setting up industries are streamlined under one roof, making the investment process more convenient and efficient.
Speaking at the Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry seminar, Khattar 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. 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.