India, Jan. 8 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said the state government aims to make the upcoming budget employment-orientated and industry-friendly, with a focus on strengthening the industry and manufacturing sectors, which he described as central to Haryana's economy.

Addressing entrepreneurs during a pre-budget consultation meeting in Gurugram, Saini said the state's economic planning is being aligned with the national goal of Viksit Bharat-2047. "To ensure Haryana's leading contribution to a developed India, the budget will prioritise industrial growth, job creation and ease of doing business," he said.

Saini said the pre-budget consultations were intended to create a more enabling ecosystem for industry by...