Gurugram , September 22. Innovation , technology and global business activities are being continuously encouraged in Haryana . Due to the state’s favorable industrial policies , skilled human resources and strong business environment, world-renowned companies are giving priority to Haryana for investment and expansion of their global operations. In this series, Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh inaugurated the first Innovation Center India of Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI) in Cyber City, Gurugram on Monday under Haryana’s Global Capability Center (GCC) policy.
Addressing the program, Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that nearly 150 years old Prudential Financial (PFI) , a Fortune -200 company , has set up its first Innovation Center in India and the opening of this center in Gurugram in India also reflects the growing global identity of the state and the confidence of investors. He said that Gurugram has today made its mark as a leading global business hub in the world. The strong business and innovation ecosystem developed here in financial services , information technology , consulting and modern technological sectors has made Gurugram a preferred destination for leading companies of the world. The establishment of an Innovation Center here by a prestigious global institution like PFI will further strengthen this identity.
He said that the launch of PFI’s Innovation Centre India under Haryana’s Global Competence Centre (GCC) policy underlines the growing confidence of global companies in the state. He congratulated the PFI team for this important initiative. Rao Narbir Singh said that Haryana has a strong availability of high quality talent and skilled workforce , which makes the state an attractive destination for global companies. He said that as per the feedback received, Haryana’s GCC policy is among the leading policies of various states in the country. The incentive amount available here is higher as compared to other places and its benefits are also made available at a fast pace and without any unnecessary hurdles.
Haryana becomes a hub for global innovation and high-skill jobs
The Industries and Commerce Minister said that the Haryana government is focusing on providing opportunities to the youth of the state to work with global companies and advance in modern technology and new skills . He said that PFI Innovation Centre India will play an important role in accelerating innovation and high skill based work in finance , artificial intelligence (AI) , technology and other emerging sectors. Rao said that the Haryana government is trying to provide global companies with a conducive policy environment for investment , expansion , research and innovation along with the necessary facilities. Such an investment-friendly arrangement is playing an important role in making Haryana an attractive destination for global companies.
The program featured Prudential Financial Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Operations Officer Scott Case , Executive Vice President and Chief People and Experience Officer Vicky Walia , Vice President and India Head of PFI Innovation Center India Praveen Goyal , Head of Human Resources Upasana Nischal , Chief Operating Officer (Technology and Operations) Dan Stephenson and Vice President , Strategic Initiatives Bill Sidlosky .Officials of the Haryana Industries Department and other dignitaries were present.
