Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said Haryana will play a leading role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat-2047. Addressing a programme in Gurugram, he said that since the formation of Haryana in 1966, every government has contributed to the state’s development in its own way. However, the pace of development and work culture have undergone a remarkable transformation over the past nearly 11 years. He said Haryana has today established itself as one of the country’s leading states, and the government’s objective is to further accelerate this momentum of development. Industries Minister Rao Narbir Singh and Co-operation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma was also present.
The Chief Minister said the Haryana Government is taking every section of society including youth, farmers, women and the poor along the path of development. He said the double-engine government has, over the past several years, established a transparent and people-centric governance system that has strengthened public confidence. This trust, he said, will serve as the foundation for taking Haryana to new heights of economic, social and industrial development.
Transparent policies and improved infrastructure strengthening investors’ confidence
The Chief Minister said the present State Government is promoting industrial growth through a participatory policy framework. He said that, for the first time, the State has introduced the practice of holding extensive consultations with industry representatives and stakeholders from various sectors before preparing the Budget, so that their needs and suggestions can be incorporated into policymaking.
Following the same approach, the government studied best practices from different Indian states and abroad before drafting the new Industrial Policy. Several rounds of consultations were then held with industry associations, and their recommendations were incorporated into the policy, making Haryana’s Industrial Policy more effective and aligned with investors’ expectations.
The Chief Minister said the government has set a target of attracting Rs 5 lakh crore in investment through the new Industrial Policy. Receiving investment proposals worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore on the very day the policy was launched, he said, reflects the growing confidence of the industrial sector in Haryana.
To facilitate investors, he said that the government has further simplified and strengthened the single-window clearance system so that all required approvals can be granted within 14 to 15 days. He added that work has begun on developing 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) across the state, with several projects already progressing rapidly.
Referring to his recent visit to Japan, the Chief Minister said Haryana also received investment proposals worth thousands of crores during the tour. The government’s objective, he said, is to provide world-class infrastructure and make Haryana the country’s most preferred destination for industrial investment.
New Industrial Policy to generate more employment
The Chief Minister said the new Industrial Policy provides higher incentives than before to industries that employ Haryana’s youth. The incentive has been increased from Rs 48,000 to Rs 1 lakh per eligible employee. Industries providing employment to persons with disabilities will receive an incentive of Rs 1.25 lakh. These measures, he said, will create greater employment opportunities at the local level.
Industry-oriented skill training for youth; special support for startups and MSMEs
The Chief Minister said the government has established close coordination between Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and industries so that young people receive training aligned with industry requirements. This will enable local youth to secure employment within the state while ensuring industries have access to a skilled workforce.
He further said the government is actively promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well as the startup ecosystem. The Budget includes special provisions to encourage research and innovation, enabling young entrepreneurs to transform innovative ideas into successful enterprises and create new avenues for self-employment.
Government focused on developing Gurugram into a world-class city
The Chief Minister said infrastructure development in Gurugram including roads, Metro connectivity, the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), drainage and drinking water facilities is being expanded at a rapid pace. Long-term projects are being implemented keeping future requirements in mind, with the aim of developing Gurugram into a globally competitive modern city.
He added that, ahead of the monsoon, desilting of drains, installation of recharge systems and other necessary works have already been undertaken to minimise waterlogging and ensure smooth traffic movement during the rainy season.
Drinking water project being planned to meet Gurugram’s needs for the next 50 years, strong policies drive development
The Chief Minister said a long-term project is underway to meet Gurugram’s future drinking water requirements. Once completed, the project will ensure that the city does not face any drinking water shortage for nearly the next 50 years.
He said the progress of any state depends on the strength of its policies. Over the past several years, people-centric policies implemented by both the Central and Haryana Governments have led to significant expansion of infrastructure, increased investment and strengthened public confidence in the government.
Focus on crop diversification to enhance farmers’ income
The Chief Minister said the government is encouraging farmers to diversify beyond traditional crops by adopting horticulture and other high-value crops. At the same time, sustained efforts are being made to enhance farmers’ income through procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), promotion of natural farming, effective crop residue management and the establishment of processing units, he said. On this occasion MLA Smt Bimla Choudhary, Tejpal Tanwar, Mukesh Sharma, Media Secretary Parveen Attrey, Advisor Rajiv Jately also remained present.
