Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday directed officials to take all possible measures to ensure significant investment across various sectors in the State. He stressed the need for revising existing policies, where needed, to maximize industrial growth, which will not only attract maximum investments but also foster job creation.
Presiding over a meeting of the Industries and Commerce Department, Saini said that State has already planned to establish 10 ultra-modern industrial townships across the state, modeled on the success of IMT Kharkhoda. Proactive steps should be taken to facilitate the establishment of industries and attract global investment. In this regard, he proposed the creation of an ultra-modern IT Park in Haryana, along with special incentives for both industries and MSMEs to make the state a more attractive destination for investment.
With Haryana’s strategic proximity to the National Capital and its robust infrastructure, the state is well-positioned to cultivate an economic ecosystem that attracts global enterprises. In addition, Indians who are living abroad are also keen in establishing ventures in Haryana that will also provide a further opportunity for economic growth. The Industries Department and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) should get in touch with such entrepreneurs and facilitate their investments in the state. He stressed that these initiatives should be goal-oriented to ensure timely implementation and results.
In a separate meeting, the Chief Minister also directed officials to focus on attracting Aerospace and Defense investments to the state. Haryana has framed an Aerospace and Defense Investment Policy with the aim of establishing the state as a national aerospace and defense hub. The state is targeting an investment of 1 billion USD in the next five years in this sector.
Potato growers in Hry included in Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana
In another meeting, the Chief Minister announced that potato growers will now benefit from the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana. An outstanding Rs 46.34 crore for 2023-24 has been disbursed among farmers under the scheme. In addition, farmers have been advised that if potato prices fall, they should consider storing their crops in cold storage to safeguard their produce and income. The government introduced the Bhavantar Bharpai scheme, an initiative aimed at making farmers in the state risk-free. The primary objective of the scheme is to protect farmers from financial losses due to a decline in selling prices in the wholesale markets.