Chandigarh, September 24 – Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy–2025 will serve as a strong foundation for realizing Haryana’s vision of contributing to India’s goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy by 2047. The policy targets investments worth Rs 5 lakh crore and the creation of 1 million new employment opportunities in the state.
He was addressing a stakeholder consultation meeting in Gurugram on Wednesday to discuss the provisions of the new policy.
The Minister said that Haryana will play a pivotal role in fulfilling Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. He underlined that industry has a crucial role in making the nation self-reliant and globally competitive. The government is fully committed to safeguarding your interests. At the same time, you must focus on producing high-quality, affordable, and market-friendly products so that Haryana’s industries remain competitive at the global level, he said.
Rao Narbir Singh further said that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is equally committed to accelerating industrial growth in the state. If industry grows, the nation grows. The government will extend all necessary support and facilities to you, he assured. He added that suggestions presented by industry representatives during the consultation would be thoroughly examined and incorporated into the new policy. He also reiterated the government’s commitment to providing robust infrastructure and basic facilities in all industrial areas for the convenience of entrepreneurs. He appreciated the constructive feedback given by industry stakeholders on the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy–2025 and, after discussions with officials, directed that relevant suggestions be integrated into the final draft of the policy.
*Haryana’s New Industrial Policy aims to reduce cost of doing business – Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal*
Addressing the consultation meeting, Commissioner and Secretary of the Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal said that the government’s approach will move beyond “ease of doing business” to also focus on “reducing the cost of doing business” and “ensuring the right to do business.” He said that the new policy is designed to make Haryana the most attractive and competitive investment destination in the country in the coming years.
Dr. Agrawal said that the policy is not confined to financial incentives but places equal emphasis on creating an enabling ecosystem for industries. The government has identified 23 key barriers to doing business—related to the Pollution Control Board, labour regulations, and urban planning—and is committed to removing them by December 31. He further added that both Block A and Block B areas will be provided equal opportunities, thereby ensuring balanced investment and industrial growth across the state.
*The new policy has been designed to be more flexible and dynamic – Dr. Yash Garg*
Describing Make in Haryana 2025 policy is a meaningful dialogue with industry stakeholders, Director General of the Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Yash Garg said that at self-reliance is essential in the current global landscape, and the policy is designed to encourage the establishment of new industries, promote innovation, enhance global competitiveness, and strengthen value chain integration. He said that the 2020 industrial policy had successfully attracted substantial investment and driven significant industrial expansion in Haryana. However, considering the evolving global environment, the new policy has been made more flexible, dynamic and sustainable, following extensive consultations with industry bodies.
Dr. Garg further said that the Haryana government does not intend to act merely as a regulator, but as a true partner and facilitator of industry. He stressed that only through collaborative efforts between the government and entrepreneurs, Haryana can emerge as the country’s leading industrial state, with its products establishing a strong identity in global markets.