In 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi praises startups from Ambala & Hisar

In his first 'Mann Ki Baat' programme of 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing startup culture in cities like Ambala and Hisar in Haryana, expressing his happiness that such cities are emerging as hubs for startups. He remarked that the startup culture is not confined to large cities alone, with more than half of the startups in smaller cities being led by our daughters. CM Nayab Singh Saini expressed gratitude to the PM for his remarks.

Saini listened to the 118th episode of PM Modi’s 'Mann Ki Baat' programme in Kaithal on Sunday with party workers and local residents.

“PM Modi praised the startups from Ambala and Hisar in Haryana in his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. Haryana is home to many young entrepreneurs whose startups are now setting benchmarks, with turnovers ranging from Rs 100 to 200 crore,” said Saini, addressing a gathering after the programme.

State home to young entreprenuers

Haryana is home to many young entrepreneurs whose startups are now setting benchmarks, with turnovers ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 200 crore. The state government is committed to establishing Haryana as a leading startup hub. -- Nayab Singh Saini, CM

Saini said the state government was committed to establishing Haryana as a leading startup hub. "The government is making concerted efforts to position Haryana as a major player in the national startup ecosystem, aligning with the goals of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’. The aim is not only to accelerate the state’s economic development but also to create new employment opportunities for the youth, ensuring that Haryana earns a distinctive identity as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country," he said. The CM further mentioned that the state government was actively considering new schemes in the upcoming Budget for the financial year 2025-26 to promote startups.

Describing PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme as a source of inspiration for the youth, Saini urged all party workers to listen to the programme every month with citizens at their respective booths. He called on the workers to connect as many people as possible, especially the youth, with the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme.

It is noteworthy that, in a previous episode, PM Modi had praised the efforts of Kaithal's young farmer, Virendra Yadav, for his work on stubble management.

Saini said both the Central and state governments are continuously working for the welfare of the common people, with the direct benefits reaching the eligible people. He highlighted that the outcome of this work was evident in the formation of the BJP government with a massive majority for the third consecutive time in Haryana.

The CM further said for the first time in history, 24,000 youth had been provided government jobs simultaneously as soon as the government was formed. He said people had already accepted that the BJP would form the government again in 2029.

On the sidelines of the programme, CM Saini reiterated Haryana’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption, saying that it would not be tolerated at any level.