‘Equip them with future-ready skills': Haryana creates Department of Future for new opportunities for youth, scientific policy making
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the Finance portfolio, gave the final nod for establishing the department, fulfilling his commitment made in the 2025-26 Haryana Budget. Following the Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh's assent, the government issued the notification.
'Governments of the 21st century must focus not only on present needs but also on future challenges. Haryana's administration will now base its policy-making on vision, data analysis, and technical expertise. The 'Department of Future' will lay a stronger foundation for the state's progress in the years ahead. Haryana's policies will henceforth address not only current requirements but also anticipate future challenges,' Saini said.
The Haryana CM said the establishment of the Department of Future 'comes at a critical juncture', with climate change, technological revolutions, population growth, and global uncertainties presenting 'unprecedented challenges'.
Detailing the objectives of this department, Saini said it will 'identify Haryana's social, economic and technological needs for the years ahead'.
'The department will focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, and Robotics into the policy-making process. It will also develop plans to equip the youth with future-ready skills. Its scope includes forecasting challenges in critical sectors like human resources, education, health, energy, agriculture, water, environment, and infrastructure, and preparing timely solutions accordingly,' he added.
'Additionally, the department aims to formulate long-term strategies by coordinating initiatives across all government departments. By analysing the social impact, opportunities, and risks associated with emerging technologies, it will provide evidence-based recommendations. This approach will not only strengthen Haryana's position in the global arena but also promote sustainable development and innovation-driven governance through the adoption of data intelligence and forecast modelling in planning'.
Saini said the Department of Future will provide 'fresh direction and opportunities, particularly for the youth of Haryana'. 'In a rapidly changing world where traditional jobs and businesses are evolving, timely preparation of the youth will be the cornerstone of future policy. The 'Department of Future' will not only serve as a guiding force for the youth but will also play a decisive role in shaping policy decisions'.
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