Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, extending greetings to the youth of the state on International Youth Day, said that youth are not merely defined by age, but represent an immense reservoir of energy, capability and potential. He said young people are not just the future but the greatest strength of the present, and will play a decisive role in translating the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 into reality.
The Chief Minister was addressing the International Youth Day programme as the Chief Guest at Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula on Wednesday. He also launched the HIV-AIDS Awareness Campaign, which will continue across the state till October 12.
Honouring Kurukshetra and Kaithal, the two Haryana districts included among the country’s 15 HIV-safe districts, the Chief Minister said the fight against HIV can be won not through opposition or isolation, but through accurate information, awareness, empathy and sensitivity.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that distancing oneself from a person living with HIV is a reflection of ignorance. We have to fight the disease, not the person suffering from it, he said, calling upon society to collectively break the three walls of silence, stigma and shame surrounding HIV. He urged every individual to ensure that accurate information regarding HIV prevention and treatment reaches at least 10 other people.
10 New Industrial Model Townships to Expand Employment Opportunities
The Chief Minister said that drawing inspiration from the success of IMT Kharkhoda, the state has taken a major decision to develop 10 new Industrial Model Townships. He said these townships are not merely projects involving land and factories, but projects linked to the future of Haryana’s youth. They will create greater employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for skilled workers, engineers, technicians and entrepreneurs.