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Hry to become manufacturing hub by 2047: CM Saini

Haryana’s industry and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh, who was also present, said tenders have been floated for road repairs, sewage upgrades, and sanitation improvements in all industrial areas

Published on: Apr 19, 2025, 06:46:02 IST
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Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said the state is being developed into a major manufacturing hub in alignment with the national goal of building a developed India by 2047. Speaking at a post-budget consultation at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in Manesar, the CM announced a 129% hike in the budget for the industry and commerce department, taking it to 1,848.12 crore.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh during a post-Budget interaction with industrialists at Manesar, in Gurugram on Friday. (HT PHOTO)
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh during a post-Budget interaction with industrialists at Manesar, in Gurugram on Friday. (HT PHOTO)

“This reflects our commitment to make Haryana the country’s next manufacturing engine,” said Saini. He added that the state’s progressive, labour-friendly policies over the past decade have helped Haryana emerge as one of India’s top industrial powerhouses.

10 new industrial townships and infrastructure push

Saini announced that 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) will be developed on the lines of IMT Kharkhoda to strengthen Haryana’s manufacturing base. Land demand for these IMTs is being registered through the e-Bhoomi portal, and the Land Pooling and Land Partnership Policy is being revamped to ensure equitable benefits for landowners.

“These will be world-class smart industrial parks that meet current and future industrial requirements,” said Saini.

Highlighting Haryana’s performance, the CM said the state ranks fifth in GST collection nationally, indicating a strong industrial sector. He credited policies like the Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy, 2020, and the online single-window clearance system that currently integrates over 150 services across 40 departments. “The system ensures approvals within 15 days. Where corrections are needed, an additional 30 days are granted,” he added.

As part of labour welfare, Saini said 300 Atal Kisan Mazdoor Canteens will be set up across industrial clusters to provide workers with affordable, nutritious meals.

He also emphasised the importance of startups in economic growth. “We will establish incubation centres in every industrial estate to help young entrepreneurs with infrastructure, mentorship, and funding,” Saini added.

The CM noted that Haryana’s location—bordering Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh—gives it unmatched logistics advantages, enhancing its appeal for industries.

Sanitation, road repair and environment goals

Haryana’s industry and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh, who was also present, said tenders have been floated for road repairs, sewage upgrades, and sanitation improvements in all industrial areas. “Work will begin to show results in three months and will be completed in six,” he said, adding that a new industrial policy is also in the pipeline to support job creation and sector expansion.

Singh also urged the industry to prioritise environmental sustainability, especially in curbing plastic use. “We request industries to switch to eco-friendly alternatives in packaging and daily operations,” he added.

 
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Leena Dhankhar

Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.

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