Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced two major policy initiatives aimed at strengthening both agriculture and industry in the state. He said that Haryana will soon develop one Smart Agriculture Zone and one Smart Industrial Zone, where farmers and industrialists will be provided with a range of special facilities and modern infrastructure.
The Chief Minister made these announcements while chairing a high-level review meeting of the budget proposals announced last year by the Industries and Commerce Department. Industries and Commerce Minister, Rao Narbir Singh was also present during the meeting.
While reviewing the progress of construction of dormitories and single-room housing units for industrial workers in IMT Manesar, Bawal and Kundli, the Chief Minister directed officers to assess housing requirements in all industrial areas. He further directed that wherever there is a need for worker accommodation, comprehensive housing plans should be prepared in consultation with concerned industrial associations. He said that providing affordable housing near workplaces would not only benefit workers but also enhance productivity and work quality.
It was informed in the meeting that the online portal launched by the Chief Minister on Good Governance Day, December 25, 2025, to regularise unauthorised colonies housing at least 50 factories, is receiving a positive response. Industrialists are actively registering their units on the portal. Once these colonies are regularised, entrepreneurs will be able to avail benefits of various government schemes in a timely manner and will be relieved from repeated visits to government offices for completing departmental formalities.
The Chief Minister was further apprised that, in line with last year’s Budget announcement, long-pending issues related to industrial plots allotted by the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HSVP) in various industrial estates across the state have been resolved. Full administrative and operational control of these plots has now been transferred to HSIIDC. Earlier, industrial plot owners faced considerable difficulties in obtaining Occupation Certificates, Project Completion Certificates, and other approvals during the transfer of plots from HSVP to HSIIDC. The state government’s decision has brought major relief to industrialists.
The Chief Minister was further apprised that the Budget announcement made last year in his capacity as Finance Minister regarding concessional allotment of land for ESIC hospitals and dispensaries has been fully implemented. In future, land required for setting up ESIC hospitals or dispensaries from HSVP, HSIIDC, panchayats or other government departments will be allotted at 75 per cent concessional rates.
It was further informed that the operative period of the Haryana Atmanirbhar Textile Policy 2022–25 has been extended by one year, up to December 2026. Additionally, the Chief Minister directed officers to strengthen basic civic infrastructure such as sewerage, roads, drinking water supply and street lighting in older industrial areas that have now become part of densely populated urban residential zones.
Emphasising the importance of encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, the Chief Minister directed that incubation centres be established in all industrial estates to enable startups to operate at concessional rates. Officials informed that land has already been identified for a proposed incubation centre for Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing Technology at IMT Manesar, and for the Electric Vehicle and Automotive Sector at IMT Kharkhoda. The process to establish incubation centres at other locations is also underway.
Reviewing other Budget announcements, the Chief Minister directed officers to expedite work on key initiatives including the development of 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs), implementation of the One District One Product (ODOP) programme, development of a Zero Water Wastage Industrial Area as a pilot project at IMT Manesar, expansion of IMT Kharkhoda, implementation of the first phase of IMT Ambala, establishment of an IMT in Mahendragarh district, launch of a “Make in Haryana” programme on the lines of Make in India, and construction of a Cultural Centre in Gurugram.
The Chief Minister also conducted a detailed review of the announcements made in the government’s Sankalp Patra and directed officers to ensure their swift and effective implementation.
Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner & Secretary, Finance Department, Sh. Mohammed Shayin, Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Dr Amit Agrawal, Director General Industries & Commerce Department, Yash Garg, Managing Director, HSIIDC, Dr Aditya Dahiya and senior officers also remained present on this occasion.
CM pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Parakram Diwas
Netaji’s ideals continue to guide the youth, says Chief Minister
Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini paid heartfelt tributes to the great freedom fighter and founder of the Azad Hind Fauj, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, on the occasion of Parakram Diwas. The Chief Minister offered floral tributes at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Park in Sector-3, Chandigarh, and recalled Netaji’s unparalleled contribution to the nation.
The Chief Minister said that through his courage, leadership, and sacrifice, Netaji ignited the spirit of freedom among Indians. The liberty enjoyed by the nation today, he said, is the outcome of the struggles and supreme sacrifices made by such revolutionaries. Remembering Netaji’s extraordinary bravery, patriotism, and selflessness, the Chief Minister termed his role in India’s freedom movement as unforgettable.
Nayab Singh Saini said that inspired by Netaji’s ideals of national service, self-reliance, and unwavering resolve, a strong foundation for a Viksit Bharat is being laid under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi. He said that India is rapidly progressing towards self-reliance, technological advancement, and a leadership role on the global stage.
Calling upon the youth to draw inspiration from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Chief Minister urged them to actively participate in nation-building and work towards realizing the vision of making India a global leader.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious festival of Basant Panchami, describing it as a symbol of knowledge, energy, and renewed consciousness, and said the day inspires collective dedication towards nation-building.
