How Did Haryana Create 300,000 Jobs in 11 Years?
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Key Takeaways
- 300,000 jobs created in 11 years.
- 180,000 regular positions filled.
- 120,000 jobs through HKRN.
- Launch of paperless registry system.
- Women empowerment initiatives highlighted.
Chandigarh, Nov 1 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, announced on Saturday that the state government has achieved remarkable success in providing youth employment, having created 300,000 job opportunities for young individuals through government roles over the last 11 years in a fully transparent process.
Among these opportunities, 180,000 have been appointed to permanent government positions, while 120,000 have found jobs through the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN).
The Chief Minister emphasized that those employed via HKRN benefit not just from employment, but also from a secure future, with this initiative continuing in a completely transparent manner.
His statements came during a media briefing where he also mentioned transferring over Rs 109.65 crore to the accounts of 522,162 eligible women as part of the first installment of the Deendayal Lado Laxmi Yojana.
Additionally, he inaugurated a paperless registry system statewide, aimed at simplifying registration processes for citizens, eliminating delays, and minimizing corruption.
The Chief Minister noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the double-engine government is advancing Haryana in terms of innovation, infrastructure, and inclusive development.
He pointed out that the government has accelerated its development efforts, having fulfilled 48 out of 217 election promises within just a year, while progress on 158 more continues.
The state government is prioritizing education and skill development for the youth in alignment with the new National Education Policy.
“A strong ecosystem for ease of doing business has been established to foster industrial growth,” he stated.
During the past 11 years, 12,20,872 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been established in Haryana, attracting investments totaling Rs 28,377.59 crore.
The Chief Minister highlighted that Haryana now boasts over 9,500 startups and 19 unicorn companies, demonstrating the state's commitment to redefining prosperity through significant infrastructure development.
Furthermore, he reassured that farmer welfare is central to government policies; all 24 crops are procured at minimum support prices (MSP), with payments guaranteed within 48 hours post-sale. Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, farmers have received Rs 15,627 crore in compensation for crop losses so far, reflecting the government's dedication to assisting the agricultural community.
Highlighting initiatives for women's empowerment, 14.50 lakh women from underprivileged families are provided with gas cylinders at Rs 500 monthly.
Under the “Namo Drone Didi” scheme, 100 women have been trained in drone operation and received free drones, with another 100 women set to receive training this year. To date, 213,000 women in Haryana have been acknowledged as “Lakhpati Didi”, the Chief Minister concluded.