German delegation meets CM; discuss progress of new unit in Jhajjar
A German delegation led by Markus Kerkhoff, Group CEO of Poppe + Potthoff GmbH, Germany, called on Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here today to apprise him of the progress of their automobile component manufacturing plant in Jhajjar district. The delegation also included Thorsten Ellersieck, Head of Sales, Poppe + Potthoff, along with representatives from Lalbaba Engineering Limited, the Indian partner in this strategic joint venture.
During the meeting, the delegation expressed keen interest in expanding their investment footprint in Haryana, citing the state’s industry-friendly policies and proactive support from the government. Poppe + Potthoff, which has a presence in 70–80 countries, is also exploring the establishment of a new R&D facility in Haryana and plans to create a structured system for employing skilled manpower from the state to meet both global and domestic requirements.
Saini, while interacting with the delegation, said the Haryana Government was empowering its youth through world-class skill development initiatives. He said the state has been proactively aligning its training programmes with global industry standards to ensure that the workforce is equipped with the latest technical knowledge and practical expertise. The Chief Minister also urged the Poppe + Potthoff delegation to recognise and harness the immense potential of Haryana’s talented youth by offering them meaningful employment opportunities. He said the state government was fully supporting efforts to build strong partnerships between industries and educational institutions, especailly technical, and help create a system that trains youth to meet both local and global job needs.
