How Haryana MSMEs Provided 15 Lakh Jobs to Indian Youth

In a big boost to youth employment, Haryana has shown the entire country what a strong MSME ecosystem can do. According to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the state's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have provided over 15 lakh jobs to young people across various sectors. This milestone is not just a number it’s a shining example of what can be achieved with the right vision and support.

Haryana’s Big MSME Achievement

Haryana received the National MSME Award in recognition of its efforts. The announcement was made during the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan" workshop, where the Chief Minister highlighted how schemes like 'Make in India', 'Startup India', and 'Skill India' have powered the state's growth. These national missions have helped turn local businesses into job creators.

How MSMEs Helped Youth Find Work

Behind the 15 lakh jobs is a network of MSMEs that received support through state policies, funding access, and training programs. Many of these opportunities were created in manufacturing, services, rural enterprises, and skilled trades.

Thanks to Aatmanirbhar Bharat MSMEs and skill-building programs, youth found jobs close to home instead of moving to big cities. MSMEs not only gave jobs but also built local confidence and community-level economic growth.

Why Haryana’s MSME Model Worked

The success is rooted in three things:

Strong government backing with clear goals.
Private sector participation, especially small business owners ready to expand.
Ongoing skilling and support, so businesses could grow and hire.

Together, these created a working model for Haryana MSME employment that other states can learn from.

What Other States Can Learn

Haryana's approach shows that employment doesn't have to come only from big companies. MSMEs, when supported, can be strong job engines. Other states can:

Encourage Make in India jobs through incentives.
Help small businesses grow with easy loans and digital tools.
Launch skilling missions linked to local business needs.

This is not just a MSME success story India can celebrate, but also one that can be repeated with the right planning.

Conclusion

As we move towards the dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047, MSMEs will continue to play a key role. Haryana has given us a blueprint on how to combine policy, passion, and purpose to create real impact.

With more focus on Aatmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan and youth-centered business models, India can create millions of local jobs. And it all starts with supporting the smallest businesses with the biggest potential.