Ranchi, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday said his government is committed to creating employment opportunities in the state.

He encouraged the youth of the state to take up entrepreneurship and assured them that the government would provide full support.

Soren was addressing the startup conclave 'Srijan' organized by the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) at Aryabhatta Auditorium.

He said, "The government wants to generate maximum investment and employment in the state. Our government will provide full support to the existing industries and those who want to set up industries here."

He said that the state government has already prepared the startup policy.

He said, "Startups are a little behind in the state. But, the government will soon take concrete steps to strengthen and promote startups."

He said, "The government will move ahead with the thought that youth should get employment through startups and others should also get employment."