'Haryana Number One': CM Nayab Saini Highlights State's Rising Clout in Defence, Sports & Industry At GBS 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Saturday highlighted the state’s journey since its separation from Punjab, discussing its growing identity in national security, sports, and industry. Speaking at the ET Now Global Business Summit (GBS) 2026, he discussed the contribution of Haryana's youth to the armed forces, athletes' success on the global stage, and the rise of industrial development."When two brothers (Haryana and Punjab) were separated, there were concerns about how we would fare. Haryana has done its best to make a mark in several sectors. When it comes to our nation's security, our youth is number one. Around 10% of jawans in the army are from Haryana. The second identity we have made is in sports. For our country, many athletes from our state bring

glory. Haryana gets the most medals for India. Third is our industry. We have a massive number of automobile industries and have built a domain there as well," he said. The Chief Minister added that the state is now working on a new policy to offer better facilities to investors. "Haryana was once primarily an agriculture-based region. Today, agriculture remains strong, while industry, sports and national service have also become our pillars," he said.

Global Business Summit 2026

The Global Business Summit 2026 kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, bringing together global leaders, market experts and policymakers to chart strategies for a world moving at breakneck speed. Day one concluded with a keynote address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who highlighted that India’s true strength has been tested and proven during global crises over the past decade. He emphasised that this period has witnessed not only remarkable economic expansion but also the strengthening of India’s democratic foundations.

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Themed “A Decade of Disruption. A Century of Change,” the summit convenes some of the world’s most influential voices to debate the defining forces of our time — from rapid technological transformation and geopolitical realignments to sustainability challenges and evolving models of governance.