Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy meets Haryana CM Saini, discusses technology-driven employment opportunities for youth
New Delhi, June 30
Flipkart Chief Executive Officer Kalyan Krishnamurthy met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in the national capital and discussed ways to enhance skilling and employment opportunities for youth while promoting inclusive economic growth through technology.
According to an official statement, the meeting on Monday focused on leveraging across key sectors, including agriculture, entrepreneurship and employment in Haryana. The discussions also explored measures to create new opportunities for the state's youth through skill development and technology-driven initiatives.
This comes after the Chief Minister held an interaction with wholesale traders from various Delhi markets at Haryana Bhawan and invited them to invest in the state, highlighting the government's plan to develop a world-class commercial market with modern infrastructure.
He invited traders to invest in Haryana in large numbers. Representatives from 26 trade associations, including electronics, marble, dry fruits, and iron markets, interacted with the Chief Minister and shared their suggestions, a release said.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said it was his privilege to be among people who keep the nation's economic system moving. Whether it is farmers or industrialists, it is the trading community that ensures products reach every corner of the country. He congratulated and extended his best wishes to all traders for their invaluable contribution.
The Chief Minister said that, considering the congestion and space constraints in Delhi's markets, the Haryana Government has decided to develop a large commercial market and a complete industrial ecosystem in areas adjoining Delhi. This will provide traders with a spacious and well-equipped business environment. He informed that traders from the dry fruit market in Amritsar have already acquired around 280 plots, paving the way for the establishment of a major dry fruit market in Haryana.
Similarly, traders from Ludhiana have purchased around 180 plots. The new market will have a distinct world-class identity and will play a significant role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat. It will be developed with wide roads and modern infrastructure, keeping the next 50 years in mind, ensuring hassle-free movement. It will be a green and pollution-free market where families can also visit and spend time.
Saini said that a proposal has been prepared to develop a "Namo City" over approximately 5,000 acres, offering state-of-the-art facilities for traders as well as the general public. He said that traders and entrepreneurs not only conduct business but also create employment, provide services, and build trust in society. A single trader often provides employment to hundreds of people--they are not job seekers but job creators.
The Chief Minister added that the government is providing customised incentive packages, employment-linked incentives, single-window clearance, and time-bound approvals for major investors. The government's objective is to ensure that every investor feels fully supported by the Haryana Government. He said that Maruti's large manufacturing plant near Rai is now ready and will produce nearly one million vehicles annually.
Besides this, an IMT and Electric Vehicle Zone are being developed at Kharkhoda. In addition, construction of a major horticulture market over 600 acres is progressing rapidly, which will be connected to Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
He assured traders that the Haryana Government would ensure they face no difficulties and that the doors of the Chief Minister's office would always remain open for addressing their concerns. Haryana Industries Minister Rao Narbir said that Delhi's markets are facing severe congestion.
The Haryana Government is developing dedicated industrial clusters to provide traders with better facilities. He assured that traders investing in Haryana would receive all the facilities they expect. He highlighted Haryana's strong law and order situation, excellent road connectivity, and the fact that 14 districts of the state fall within the NCR region.
Haryana, he said, offers an ideal environment for both trade and traders. He also appealed to traders to invest in the state in large numbers.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see a US-based company like Flipkart (Walmart owned) partnering with state governments. The 'Namo City' project sounds ambitious - 5,000 acres is massive. Hope they get the infrastructure right and don't repeat the mistakes of earlier SEZs.
Finally, a government thinking about decongesting Delhi markets! As someone from Gurgaon, the traffic from wholesale markets is a nightmare. But will these new markets actually attract traders given the current economic slowdown? Also, 'Viksit Bharat' needs more than just big plans - implementation is key. 🤔
The focus on agriculture tech and entrepreneurship is welcome. Haryana's farmers need modern supply chains to get better prices. But the real test is whether these meetings translate into actual jobs for rural youth. Also, single-window clearance sounds good but we've heard this before - need transparency in implementation.
As an expat working in Gurgaon's tech sector, I can see the potential. Haryana has good infrastructure and proximity to Delhi. The EV zone at Kharkhoda is particularly promising given India's push for electric mobility. But investors need policy stability - frequent changes in GST or land acquisition rules can hurt confidence.
Happy to see Flipkart CEO engaging with state governments - shows they're serious about India's growth story. But I hope the skilling programs are designed for the jobs of tomorrow, not just warehouse work. Need AI, data analytics, and digital marketing training for our youth. 🙏
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