Chandigarh, October 29- Haryana is fast emerging as one of India’s most dynamic and business-friendly states. Far from being just a land of highways and harvest, it is rapidly transforming into a hub of entrepreneurship, innovation, and industrial growth. Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, through a series of reform-driven measures and direct oversight, is spearheading this transformation that promises to redefine the State’s economic landscape.
The Cluster Plug and Play Scheme is revolutionizing how industries start and scale in Haryana. Entrepreneurs no longer need to wait for years to get land, utilities, or approvals. Instead, they can walk into ready-to-use, pre-equipped factory spaces and begin production immediately.
So far, 64 projects have been approved, with grant-in-aid totaling ₹318.49 crore. The scheme, now extended till December 31, 2025, offers 50% of project cost (up to ₹5 crore) as government assistance to develop flatted factory complexes over a minimum of five acres. The State has even allowed a 10% cost flexibility to ensure ease in execution.
Chairing a meeting here today, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi emphasized that this model provides an “instant launchpad” for industries, especially MSMEs, by cutting down gestation periods and offering all basic infrastructure upfront — power, water, connectivity, and compliance under one roof.
The State’s ambition goes beyond cities. Under the Programme to Accelerate Development for MSME Advancement (PADMA), Haryana plans to establish Mini Industrial Parks in all 143 blocks of the State — bringing enterprise to the doorsteps of rural youth.
Each park will house at least ten plug-and-play sheds equipped with shared facilities. So far, 16 applications have been received, 7 projects have secured final approval, and 3 more are in-principle cleared. To support this expansion, a new Umbrella Policy is being framed to provide enhanced incentives to Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, encouraging decentralized industrial growth beyond Gurugram and Faridabad.
Sh. Rastogi noted that the PADMA initiative is “the rural industrial revolution of Haryana,” ensuring balanced development and job creation in smaller towns and villages.
Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal informed that the state government has eliminated 1,113 compliances across 14 Acts and decriminalized 37 minor provisions, making it easier for entrepreneurs to focus on innovation instead of paperwork.
The simplification includes 842 business-related and 271 citizen-related compliances, with a target to reach 1,500 by December 2025. A Deregulation Committee was set up on August 27, 2025, to adopt international best practices in administrative reform.
Backing these reforms, the Haryana Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025 aims to replace imprisonment clauses with monetary penalties, institutionalizing a culture of trust between government and business.
To ensure integrated planning, every infrastructure project above ₹100 crore now undergoes evaluation by the Network Planning Group and the Empowered Group of Secretaries under the PM GatiShakti framework.
As of October 2025, 55 departments have been trained to use this unified platform for mapping inter-departmental dependencies in power, transport, and logistics projects. The goal is to plan 10 major projects through PM GatiShakti by the end of 2025 — ensuring faster execution and better coordination across departments.
When it comes to women’s safety, Haryana has become a national benchmark. The State operates 33 all-women police stations, 200 Women Help Desks, and the dedicated Durga Shakti Rapid Action Force in every district.
The Durga Shakti App, integrated with Dial 112, provides real-time emergency response. The moment an SOS is triggered, GPS-linked PCR vans are alerted, ensuring swift action. Haryana’s 24×7 command control system has become a model for other states to emulate.
The Government has established a dedicated GIFT Cell (Global Interface for Trade Facilitation) in Panchkula, funded with ₹13.59 crore under the RAMP scheme. Staffed with eight trade experts, the cell assists MSMEs in export readiness, quality certifications, and global outreach.
Officers stationed in Ambala, Faridabad, and Gurugram are helping enterprises participate in international trade fairs and connect with global buyers. The initiative is helping Haryana’s small businesses scale beyond India’s borders.
The Invest Haryana Portal (investharyana.in) has become the single window for all business-related services. Entrepreneurs can now apply for 43 incentives, licenses, and NOCs online.
The State’s digital transformation extends to its youth. HARTRON has set up 86 Advanced Skill Centres, of which 62 are operational, offering training in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, IoT, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics.
Each year, 25,000 youth are expected to benefit, with a 75% fee waiver for EWS candidates. Additionally, 108 ITIs have been registered as training partners under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, where 4,715 solar technicians have already completed their practical training.
Haryana’s startup revolution is in full swing. With 8,800 DPIIT-registered startups, the State ranks seventh in India, and remarkably, 45% of these are women-led.
The Haryana Startup Policy 2022 has introduced 10 new fiscal support schemes for incubators, while 12 innovation centres are being established — including three by HSIIDC in Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhoda.
Under the Vehicle Scrappage Policy, 2024, Haryana is incentivizing recycling facilities as legitimate industries. The policy provides grants up to ₹20 crore, 100% stamp duty refund in D-category blocks, and venture capital support for green technology startups.
Additional Chief Secretary, Transport, Sh. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education, Sh. Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department, Smt. G Anupama, Additional Chief Secretary, Town & Country Planning, Sh. AK Singh, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
