Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that moving forward on the resolution of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’, the state will be made a hub of manufacturing in the coming days. “In the last 10 years, due to industry-friendly and labour welfare policies, Haryana has established itself as one of the most progressive industrial power centres of India,” said Saini, presiding over a post-budget meeting with industry representatives at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in Manesar, Gurugram.
Saini further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi dreams of a developed India in 2047. To fulfill this resolution, the budget of the Department of Industry and Commerce has been increased to over Rs 1848 crore in this year’s budget, which is 129 percent more than last time. He further said that suggestions from representatives of the industry, especially construction, textile, startup etc., have also been included in this year's budget.
The Chief Minister said that the State Government has included several measures in the budget of the current financial year to improve the quality of life of industrial workers. Total of 300 Atal Kisan Shramik Canteens will be opened in all industrial areas to meet the residential needs of the workers so that they can get nutritious food at reasonable rates, he said.
“Haryana will become a manufacturing hub by keeping industrial policies at the centre in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and the objective of ‘Make in Haryana’. Haryana is today ranked fifth in the country in GST collection on the strength of the progress of its industrial institutions,” he added.
“Being surrounded on three sides by the National Capital Region, our geographical location provides unique connectivity with neighbouring states like Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. This proximity gives businesses access to large consumer markets and excellent logistics infrastructure. This strategic advantage attracts global investors to our state,” he added.
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Chief Minister said that a series of sweeping reforms aimed at boosting industrial development and investor confidence in the state has already been implemented. Highlighting the success of the Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy-2020, he said that the state has emerged among the top in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ due to investor-centric reforms and an efficient online single window clearance system, which delivers approvals within 15 days.
Over 150 services from 40 departments are available on the portal, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Further budgetary provisions have been made to simplify HSIIDC's EMP and roll out a new industrial policy to make the system more business-friendly.
To expand Haryana’s industrial base, the Chief Minister revealed that 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) are being planned on the lines of IMT Kharkhoda. These townships, to be developed as world-class smart industrial parks, will be planned through e-Bhoomi portal for land demand registration. A more attractive land pooling and partnership policy is also in the works to ensure landowners benefit equally from development.
Recognizing the role of startups in economic growth, the Government has set a target to establish incubation centres in every industrial estate this year to support young entrepreneurs.
Industry Minister Rao Narbir Singh added that work on infrastructure like roads and sewerage in industrial areas will start soon. He also urged industry representatives to adopt eco-friendly alternatives to polythene, reinforcing the state’s commitment to sustainable growth.