Emphasizing that innovation is the cornerstone of progress in a competitive global landscape, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that emerging sectors like AI, machine learning, robotics, renewable energy, and biotechnology are the new pillars of a modern India. The State Government has taken significant steps to build a robust innovation ecosystem, he added.
Speaking on the second day of the three-day International Conference Vision 2047: ‘A Prosperous and Great India’ at Pusa Bhawan, New Delhi, Saini said that Haryana has established incubation centers at its universities and set up tinkering labs in educational institutions. Moreover, the trend of research is being promoted among students to implement Atal Innovation on the ground. Haryana Innovation Hub has been set up in Gurugram and plans are underway to establish similar hubs in every district.
Saini stressed the significant role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all sectors and facets of development. To leverage this potential, Haryana will establish an AI Mission and set up one hub each in Gurugram and Panchkula. These hubs will provide training in advanced technologies for over 50,000 youth and professionals from Haryana, helping them prepare for emerging job opportunities.
He said that, despite its small size, Haryana is a powerful engine driving India’s economic progress. With a per capita income nearly double the national average, the state contributes 3.8 percent to India’s GDP. The Chief Minister emphasized that the state's greatest strength lies in its young population. He stated that efforts are being made in Haryana based on the 3R principles – recycle, reuse, and reduce – to maintain a balance between development and environmental sustainability. Initiatives such as Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Har Gaon Pedon Ki Chhaon, Paudhagiri, and Har Ghar Hariyali are being implemented to make the state greener.