CHANDIGARH, Apr 11 : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday invited industrialists and investors to explore opportunities in food processing, logistics, electric vehicles (EVs) and other emerging sectors in the state.
Addressing entrepreneurs from 12 countries and 27 states at the TiECon Chandigarh Summit 2026, Saini said the state government has created a favourable industrial environment with simplified procedures, digital governance and transparent systems to promote ease of doing business.
He said Haryana is witnessing rapid growth in the food processing sector, with around 28,000 units already operational, while significant untapped potential still remains.
Highlighting the logistics sector, Saini said Haryana ranks third in the country and first in north India, with nearly 57 per cent of its geographical area falling within the National Capital Region (NCR), making it a key logistics hub.
The chief minister also encouraged investment in the EV sector, backed by progressive policies offering incentives and infrastructure support.
Saini said India is transitioning from a consumption-driven economy to a production- and innovation-led economy, and Haryana has emerged as a hub for startups and technological advancement.
The state currently has over 9,500 recognised startups, nearly half of them led by women, he said, adding that the state aims to increase women’s participation to 60 per cent.
Cities such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Panchkula and Hisar are emerging as startup centres in sectors like IT, agri-tech, fintech, health-tech and manufacturing, he added.
Highlighting Haryana’s strategic advantage, Saini said 14 districts of the state fall within the NCR and about 66 per cent of its area lies in the influence zone of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
The state offers strong connectivity through road, rail and air networks and recorded exports worth Rs 2.75 lakh crore in 2023-24, he said.
The chief minister further said that the government has introduced several policy initiatives, including the Integrated Mini Food Park Scheme, which provides up to 50 per cent capital subsidy for projects in backward areas.
He added that concessions in stamp duty have also been provided for industrial land in various categories of blocks.
The Haryana Enterprise Promotion Center has implemented a single-window clearance system offering over 230 services online, while more than 1,100 compliances across 48 departments have been simplified to reduce regulatory burden, he said.
Saini said that major infrastructure projects are underway, including an electronics manufacturing cluster at IMT Sohna, a multi-modal logistics hub at Narnaul and an integrated manufacturing cluster at Hisar.
Also, 10 new Industrial Model Townships are being developed across the state.
Emphasising innovation, he said that indigenous solutions will help India become self-reliant and a global leader, adding that technology has enabled even rural youth to access global markets.
Meanwhile, Industries Commissioner Amit Kumar Agrawal said the state is developing a strong industrial and innovation ecosystem and invited investors to explore opportunities in a new industrial estate being developed at Barwala over 550 acres. (PTI)
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