State PCS - Haryana (HCS)

• 25 Aug 2025

Haryana Rajya Udyamita Ayog

Why in News? 

During the state-level programme on ‘World Entrepreneurship Day’ (21st August) held at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini announced the establishment of the ‘Haryana Rajya Udyamita Ayog’, aimed at motivating and training young entrepreneurs across the state. 

• Currently, there are 9,000 active startups in Haryana (7th largest state in terms of startups). The state aims to triple this number to 27,000, positioning Haryana as the number one state for startups nationally. 

Other Key Initiatives 

• Centers of Excellence will be set up in 197 institutions for skill development. 
  • Centres of Excellence will be established in every district under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to nurture entrepreneurial skills. 
• Under the Mukhya Mantri Yuva Kaushal Samman Yojana, 2,000 students will receive training in industries with a monthly stipend of ₹10,000. 
• Winners of the World Skills Olympics from Haryana will get ₹10 lakh each and additional support for business, while those not pursuing business will be employed as skill trainers. 
• During the event, the Chief Minister handed over grant money of over Rs 1.14 crore to 22 startups of the Agri Business Incubation Centre, CCSHAU, Hisar. 
• Open Skill Competitions will be held annually at district and state levels to identify and train talented youth.

World Entrepreneurship Day 

• Every 21st August, World Entrepreneurs’ Day honors the visionaries who transform ideas into enterprises, fueling innovation, creating jobs, and shaping economies.  
• It’s a global celebration of the courage, creativity, and resilience that define entrepreneurship in all its forms.

PM to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2025

Why in News?

PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 4th edition of SEMICON India 2025 on 2nd September 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. 

• The event will be India’s largest semiconductor and electronics exhibition, bringing together global leaders, industry experts, policymakers, and students to showcase advancements in the semiconductor ecosystem and reinforce India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. 

Key Points 

• SEMICON India: SEMICON India is one of eight annual SEMICON expositions globally hosted by SEMI, connecting executives, experts, and innovators in the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. 
  • SEMI: SEMI is a global industry association with over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide, working to accelerate collaboration in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. 
• Theme: Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse. 
• Participation: 33 countries, 50+ global CXOs, 350 exhibitors, 50+ visionary speakers, 6 international country roundtables, and 9 state pavilions. 
• Focus Areas: Fabs, advanced packaging, smart manufacturing, AI, supply chain management, sustainability, workforce development, design innovations, and start-ups.

• India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): ISM, under MeitY, is the nodal agency for the Semicon India Programme, facilitating sustainable and globally competitive semiconductor manufacturing in India.  
  • ISM evaluates proposals, coordinates with governments, manages fiscal incentives, and ensures India becomes a trusted global hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.