Chandigarh, March 12: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) to explore strategic partnerships in emerging technologies. The discussions centered on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize the state’s agriculture sector and implementing smart governance solutions to enhance public service delivery.
“Canada is among the global leaders in this field,” the Chief Minister stated, adding that collaboration in data-driven decision-making and healthcare optimization could significantly benefit the state. He maintained that the Haryana government is actively promoting digital solutions to ensure governance remains transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric.
The Chief Minister also declared that a primary goal of the state is to make the youth of Haryana globally competitive. He noted that Canada’s internationally recognized systems of applied learning, polytechnic education, and simulation-based training offer a blueprint for new experiential learning pathways and industry-integrated curricula in Haryana.
Prashant Srivastava, President of the ICCC, led the delegation at the meeting held at the Chief Minister’s residence, Sant Kabir Kutir. Officials affirmed that the partnership has the potential to create a strong foundation for long-term institutional cooperation. The Chief Minister asserted that in the current global economy, regions building partnerships based on innovation and knowledge are the ones progressing most rapidly.
