Saini makes major announcement on ‘World Entrepreneurship Day’
Chief Minister announces setting up of ‘Haryana Rajya Udyamita Aayog’
The Aayog will motivate and train youth in entrepreneurship
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
In a significant move to encourage young entrepreneurs in the State, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini today announced to set up ‘Haryana Rajya Udyamita Ayog’ to motivate and train youth in entrepreneurship. He emphasized that the government is committed to making Haryana the number one startup hub in the country, with a target to triple the number of startups in the state.
The CM Saini made this and several other announcements while addressing the state level programme organized on the occasion of ‘World Entrepreneurship Day’ at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Around 2,000 students from various universities, colleges, schools, and ITIs across the state, along with approximately 100 successful entrepreneurs from diverse fields, participated in this program.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister handed over a cheque of over Rs 1,14,30,000 as grant money to 22 startups of ABIC, CCSHAU, Hisar.
Startup idea slogan competitions to be organized in all schools and colleges, with prize money of upto Rs 1 Crore
The Chief Minister also announced that Startup Idea Slogan Competitions will be organized in all schools and colleges to promote entrepreneurship, with prize money of up to Rs 1 crore to be awarded to winners at the district and state levels. He said that the ideas that develop into startups will receive full microfinance support from the government under the Startup Policy. He also announced that “Swadeshi Fairs” will be organized to promote the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative, with full support from the district administration. Sh Nayab Singh Saini added that the state government is encouraging private investors to create a Fund of Funds, which will position Haryana as a major hub of innovation and entrepreneurship by investing in local startups.
He announced that Centers of Excellence will be established in every district of the state under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. To identify and nurture the skills of the youth, open skill competitions will be held annually at both district and state levels. Additionally, under the Mukhya Mantri Yuva Kaushal Samman Yojana, 2,000 graduate and postgraduate students will be offered internship opportunities in various industries, along with an honorarium of Rs 10,000.
Cash prizes of up to Rs 10 lakh for Haryana medal winners in World Skill Olympics
Saini also announced that the state government will award cash prizes of up to Rs 10 lakh to medal winners from Haryana in the World Skill Olympics. Those who wish to start their own business will be eligible for additional financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh. If they prefer not to pursue entrepreneurship, they will be offered employment as skill trainers in schools, ITIs, polytechnics, and colleges across Haryana. Additionally, participants who perform well at the national level will receive financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh.
Haryana is home to over 9,000 recognized startups
The Chief Minister expressed his pride in sharing that the results of their efforts are now clearly evident. He said that currently, Haryana is home to over 9,000 recognized startups. What is even more encouraging is that approximately 45 percent of these startups are led by women founders, reflecting the growing empowerment of our daughters. Today, Haryana ranks as the 7th largest state in India in terms of the number of startups.
Atal Tinkering Labs are being established in schools and colleges
He said that many young individuals have brilliant ideas, but their dreams often fade due to a lack of funding. The Mudra Yojana has removed this barrier by providing collateral-free loans of up to Rs 10 lakh. This scheme has empowered lakhs of small entrepreneurs to start or expand their businesses successfully. He said that the foundation of innovation must be laid in childhood. With this vision, Atal Tinkering Labs are being established in schools and colleges under the Atal Innovation Mission. These labs are shifting the focus from rote learning to experiential, 'learning by doing' approaches. I am confident that these labs will nurture the scientists and innovators of the future, he added.