Chandigarh: MoUs involving investment of more than Rs. 66,000 crore in Haryana were signed with various companies on the second day of the ‘Happening Haryana 2.0’ international outreach campaign organised by the Haryana Government in Mumbai, India’s financial capital. Officers and company representatives exchanged the MoUs in the presence of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Industries and Commerce Minister Sh. Rao Narbir Singh.
Addressing Consuls General of various countries, industry leaders, investors and representatives of Mumbai’s financial and corporate sector on the second day of his Mumbai visit, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Haryana offers investors much more than land, incentives and approvals. The state offers a strategic partnership built around scale, speed, policy certainty and shared prosperity.
The Chief Minister said the Haryana Government believes in project movement, not file movement. He said the Haryana Government has constituted an Industry-Worker Friendship Council to resolve issues relating to the rights of industries and workers, as well as other industrial disputes.
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, India is rapidly strengthening its position among the world’s major economic powers. Digital infrastructure, connectivity, manufacturing, startups, skill development and self-reliance have strengthened the country’s economic foundations, and India is moving rapidly towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy.
He said Haryana has emerged as an important growth engine in this development journey. Despite accounting for only about 1.3 per cent of the country’s geographical area, Haryana contributes around 3.6 per cent to the national economy.
He said Haryana has emerged as a major hub for automobiles, agro-industries, engineering, electronics, logistics, IT services and corporate activities. Gurugram is established as a global services and technology hub, Faridabad as an engineering and manufacturing centre, and Manesar as an automobile and auto-component cluster. Districts including Panipat, Yamunanagar, Ambala, Karnal and Sonipat are also contributing to the state’s growth through their distinct industrial and agriculture-based strengths.
Nayab Singh Saini said MoUs worth Rs. 1.10 lakh crore were signed recently at the Industry Policy launch programme held in Gurugram. Of the 123 companies that signed MoUs, 108 have already been provided land. For Haryana, an MoU is not merely a signing ceremony but a symbol of commitment, he said.
He said the government will develop new growth nodes by integrating district-specific clusters with land, skills and connectivity. North Haryana will focus on food processing, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments and logistics; Central Haryana on engineering, textiles, automobiles and warehousing; South Haryana on IT, electronics, e-mobility, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and advanced manufacturing; and Western Haryana on agro-industry, renewable energy, textiles and export-oriented units.
Nayab Singh Saini said the vision of a developed Haryana goes beyond industrial expansion and focuses on better, faster, greener, inclusive and future-ready growth. Agriculture will be accorded importance equal to industry, with emphasis on connecting farmers with processing, value addition and global markets in addition to production. Agritech, drones, data, storage, packaging and branding will be leveraged to improve farmers’ incomes and competitiveness.
He said that in line with the Prime Minister’s goal of a developed India by 2047, Haryana has prepared the ‘Haryana Vision Document-2047’. The state aims to take its economy beyond US$1 trillion, increase per capita income, strengthen the employability of youth and economic participation of women, and make every district an active partner in the development process.
Education and skills, healthcare, climate-resilient agriculture, smart infrastructure, balanced regional development and sustainable financial systems have been identified as key pillars of this growth strategy.
Five guarantees to investors: From policy stability to employment, investors assured of full government support
The Chief Minister said the Haryana Government gives five guarantees to investors—policy stability; time-bound decisions and approvals; proactive hand-holding of projects; skills and connectivity aligned with industry requirements; and linking investment with local employment, MSMEs, innovation and regional development.
Inviting industry leaders to establish ambitious projects in Haryana, he assured investors of complete government support backed by transparent processes, swift decision-making and accountable governance.Nayab Singh Saini said Haryana’s journey towards becoming a developed state is closely aligned with the resolve of Viksit Bharat. The government is committed to working with industry to establish Haryana among the country’s leading investment and growth destinations.
No entrepreneur investing in Haryana will be allowed to face any difficulty – Industries and Commerce Minister
Industries and Commerce Minister Sh. Rao Narbir Singh said Haryana’s geographical location and strong connectivity make it an important investment destination. Almost every district in the state is connected to the national highway network, and travelling from one end of Haryana to the other now takes no more than around three-and-a-half hours, compared with seven to eight hours before 2014.
He said road and transport connectivity has witnessed unprecedented improvement during the BJP government’s tenure. Haryana has a Chief Minister who believes not merely in making announcements, but in getting work done, he added.Inviting investors to Haryana, Sh. Rao Narbir Singh said industries will be provided every facility and support that an entrepreneur expects. Gurugram has emerged as a hub for some of the world’s leading industries and companies, while the Haryana Government remains fully committed to welcoming investors and meeting their requirements.
On behalf of the Chief Minister, he assured investors that no entrepreneur investing in Haryana would be allowed to face any difficulty.
Haryana Government assures investors of a strong, reliable and enabling environment – Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal
Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal said the Haryana Government has come here not merely to invite investors, but to assure them of a strong, reliable and enabling environment for investment in the state.He said Haryana accounts for around 1.3 per cent of India’s geographical area and nearly 2 per cent of its population, yet contributes approximately 3.6 per cent to the national GDP. Haryana’s per capita income is around Rs. 4 lakh, while its GST collections have performed better than the national average over the past few years.
Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal said around two-thirds of the passenger cars manufactured in India, nearly 60 per cent of motorcycles, as well as tractors and refrigerators, are manufactured in Haryana. Around 57 per cent of the National Capital Region (NCR) falls within Haryana, giving the state access to a vast market, skilled human resources and a strong industrial base.He said the government is moving towards a trust-based system while providing online services to industries and is also ensuring faster disposal of subsidy cases.
Ease of Access complements Ease of Doing Business in Haryana
During the programme, investors appreciated the Haryana Government’s good governance and its transparent, swift and decisive decision-making process. They said Haryana offers not only Ease of Doing Business but also Ease of Access, enabling quicker resolution of issues faced by industries.
Investors said the payment of subsidies to industries within just seven days is an excellent example of Haryana’s industry-friendly policies and effective industrial ecosystem. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana has further strengthened its identity as an investor-friendly state with responsive governance and Ease of Doing Business. Its strong infrastructure and growth potential make Haryana an attractive investment destination, they added.
Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Sh. K. Makrand Pandurang, Director General, Industries and Commerce Department, Sh. Yash Garg, Managing Director, HSIIDC, Sh. Sushil Sarwan, Chief Coordinator, Sh. Sunil Sharma and other officers were present on the occasion.
