Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the State Government is taking meaningful steps towards managing financial arrangements for technical assistance with the aim of completing the development projects of Integrated Aviation Hub at Maharaja Agrasen Airport, Hisar. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Haryana Airport Development Corporation (HADC) at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi.
The MoU was signed by US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on behalf of the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Narhari Singh Bangar, Advisor, Department of Civil Aviation on behalf of Haryana Airport Development Corporation. This agreement has been made for technical assistance for the preparation and implementation of development projects like operations at Hisar airport, integrated manufacturing cluster and world port cargo logistics hub, overhauling (MRO) facility among others. Saini further said that with progressive vision and continuous efforts, the State is playing an active role in promoting global cooperation. As a result of providing better infrastructure for global investors, Haryana is the first choice for foreign investors today.
Saini said that this MoU will help in taking the aviation sector of Haryana state to new heights. The proposed roadmap from this agreement will not only lead to technical progress in the aviation sector but will also lead to long-term economic development. This partnership with the US will set an example in innovation and cooperation and its benefits will be important in developing Maharaja Agrasen Airport, Hisar. This agreement also includes creating different projects for the development and operation of the airport and attracting investors under public private partnership.
The Chief Minister said that this partnership will help in achieving India's strategic objectives in infrastructure, adding that this MoU in the aviation sector will create new employment opportunities in the state of Haryana. He assured that the Haryana Government will discharge its responsibility under this MoU with full seriousness. He said that the aim of the government is to make the state a preferred place in the manufacturing and logistics sector.
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that through this MoU, a new chapter is being added between Haryana and America in civil aviation, which will prove to be an important link in global development. He said that he has been an Ambassador in India for the last two years and Indian culture has won his heart. He said India is a growing economy and it is now achieving new dimensions in infrastructure. In future, friendly relations between India and America will become stronger.
