Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday interacted with members of the Haryanvi diaspora in Mumbai as part of the ‘Happening Haryana 2.0’ international outreach and Global Capital Campaign. He said Haryanvis living outside the state are an extended source of strength and ambassadors of Haryana’s positive identity.
CM Saini urged the diaspora to remain connected with their motherland and actively participate in the state’s development.
During the three-day investor summit being held from August 23 to 25, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth more than Rs 66,000 crore are expected to be signed, according to the Haryana government.
The Chief Minister said the relationship between Haryana and Mumbai is not merely one of birthplace and workplace, but a bond built on shared values, opportunities, hard work and growth. Haryana, he said, has instilled in its people the values of hard work, discipline and resilience, while Mumbai has provided them with a platform to transform their talent into greater opportunities.
He described Haryanvis settled in Mumbai as a living bridge between the two states and said they are playing an important role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.
CM Saini said Haryana is no longer defined solely by its identity as an agriculture-based state. Industry, services, technology, startups, logistics, sports, education and innovation are emerging as key pillars of the state’s development journey.
He said the government is working to ensure that the benefits of development reach every part of Haryana and that young people in villages have access to quality education, skills and employment opportunities. Special emphasis is also being placed on connecting farmers with modern technology, processing, branding and exports, while integrating MSMEs into larger supply chains.
Addressing the diaspora, the Chief Minister said their experience, expertise, business networks and resources could prove valuable for Haryana’s youth, entrepreneurs and institutions.
“I have not come to you asking only for investment, but also for ideas and participation,” Saini said.
He called upon members of the diaspora to contribute by mentoring students and startups, supporting sportspersons, connecting women’s self-help groups with markets and helping Haryana’s products reach Mumbai and global markets.
CM Saini said Mumbai’s expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, media and entertainment, design, electric mobility, clean energy, sports management, agri-tech and global services could be highly valuable for Haryana.
He suggested developing a strong platform through which Haryanvi youth living in Mumbai could connect with students, startups and institutions in Haryana to share their knowledge and experience.
The Chief Minister also urged the Haryanvi community to pass on its language, culture and traditions to the next generation. He said the Haryana government is committed to maintaining continuous engagement with citizens of the state living outside Haryana.
“Haryana is not far from you. In happiness, adversity, opportunity and responsibility, Haryana stands with you like a family,” he said.
Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said Haryanvis have achieved new milestones of success wherever they have settled, through their hard work and dedication.
He said Haryana is not a leader only in agriculture and sports but is also making rapid progress in sectors such as industry, IT, automobiles, startups, education, healthcare and services.
Singh said the state government is creating an investor-friendly environment in Haryana and providing industries with the necessary facilities and improved infrastructure.
(With ANI inputs)
