Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to accelerate industrial growth, announcing a target of attracting ₹5 lakh crore in investments under the state’s new Industrial Policy while promising faster approvals, the development of 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) and enhanced incentives for industries creating local employment.
Addressing an interaction with industrialists in Gurugram, Saini said Haryana had received investment proposals worth nearly ₹1.10 lakh crore on the very day the new Industrial Policy was launched, describing it as a reflection of growing investor confidence in the state’s business-friendly environment.
The Chief Minister said the Industrial Policy had been prepared after extensive consultations with industry stakeholders and by studying successful industrial models adopted in other states and countries. He said the government aimed to build a stable, transparent and investor-friendly ecosystem backed by quality infrastructure and swift decision-making.
Saini announced that work had begun on 10 new Industrial Model Townships across the state to expand industrial infrastructure and accommodate future investments. He added that the government had further strengthened the single-window clearance system to ensure statutory approvals are issued within 14 to 15 days, enabling industries to commence projects without unnecessary delays.
In a major boost for employment generation, the Chief Minister said industries recruiting eligible youth from Haryana would now receive an incentive of ₹1 lakh per employee, up from the earlier ₹48,000. He added that industries employing persons with disabilities would be eligible for an incentive of ₹1.25 lakh for each eligible employee.
He said the government was also strengthening collaboration between Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and industries to align skill development programmes with market requirements, ensuring a steady supply of industry-ready manpower.
Highlighting support for entrepreneurship, Saini said Haryana was promoting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups through policy incentives, innovation support and research-driven initiatives to encourage young entrepreneurs and strengthen the state’s industrial ecosystem.
Referring to Gurugram’s role as the state’s economic engine, the Chief Minister said the government was expanding road infrastructure, Metro connectivity, the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), drainage and drinking water facilities to transform the city into a world-class business and investment destination. He added that a long-term drinking water project was also being planned to cater to the city’s needs over the next five decades.
Saini also referred to his recent visit to Japan, saying Haryana had received investment proposals worth thousands of crores during the tour. He reiterated that the government’s objective was to provide world-class infrastructure and position Haryana as one of India’s most preferred destinations for industrial investment.