Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that small industries have a pivotal role in the success of national initiatives like Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. MSMEs are contributing significantly to the rapid growth of 21st-century India.
The Haryana Government is implementing special schemes and incentive policies for the growth of small industries to ensure entrepreneurs get maximum opportunities and are able to compete strongly in the market.The Chief Minister was addressing the National Convention of Laghu Udyog Bharati at Samalkha in Panipat district on Monday.
He said that the three-day industry discussions at the convention will provide new direction for the growth of MSMEs. Such programs will guide and inspire young entrepreneurs to script the story of Developed India – Developed Haryana.
Nayab Singh Saini said that although Haryana accounts for only 1.3 percent of India’s geographical area, it contributes 3.6 percent to the national GDP, as per the advance estimates for 2024–25. The state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has grown at 10.8 percent over the past decade.
Thousands of MSMEs operating in unauthorized industrial areas of Faridabad, Panipat, Yamunanagar and Ambala have been granted relief and are now reaping benefits. Plans are underway to establish 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs), out of which land is being acquired to develop three new IMTs on national highways – Ambala, Jind and Faridabad–Palwal.
Apart from these, places have also been identified for IMT in Kosli and Naraiangarh.He further said that the state government has reduced the regulatory burden by easing over 1,100 compliances across 48 departments to promote Ease of Doing Business.
In the past 11 years, 7.66 lakh micro, small, and medium industries have been set up in Haryana, creating employment for 39 lakh people. More than 230 online services are being provided through the Single Roof Clearance System.
Haryana has now become the first choice for investors and startups, emerging as the 7th largest state in terms of startup numbers, with over 9,100 recognized startups and 19 unicorns. He added that the next goal is to increase women’s participation in startups from 50 percent to 60 percent. Under the Haryana State Startup Policy, financial assistance of Rs. 1.14 crore has already been provided to 22 startups.
The Chief Minister also said that a Fund of Funds worth Rs. 2,000 crore is being established with private sector participation to support startups. AI-based startups are being actively encouraged. The state has also launched a Rs. 10 crore startup fund for drone technology, along with training for 500 young farmers in Karnal.
Haryana has set up around 28,000 units in the food processing sector, with a special focus on the Integrated Mini Food Park Scheme, under which 50 percent capital investment subsidy is being provided.
Small industries play a big role in providing employment – Union Minister Manohar Lal
On this occasion, Union Minister for Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Manohar Lal said that industries play a vital role in the country’s development. With government support, small industries can be given a boost, creating new employment opportunities.
The Central and State Governments are encouraging a new industrial culture in India through industry-friendly policies. He added that, after many years, the country has been able to reduce GST into just a few slabs, which is a significant achievement in itself.
Highlighting the growing participation of women in various industries, he emphasized the need to ensure their greater involvement in large companies and to make them self-reliant. He further stressed that women must also be encouraged to play a stronger role in small industries.
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Minister said that to accelerate foreign currency reserves, India must boost exports through MSMEs. Small industries should be promoted in rural and remote areas to create local employment. He also said that the Government of India has launched 22 schemes for the promotion of MSMEs, from which entrepreneurs can benefit.
Currently, MSMEs are providing employment to about 28 crore people across the country. He added that India now ranks 4th globally in terms of GDP and aims to surpass Germany to reach the 3rd position in the near future.On this occasion,Industry Minister Rao Narbir Singh, BJP State President Mohan Lal Kaushik, MLA Manmohan Bhadana, Pramod Vij, former MP Sanjay Bhatia, office-bearers of Laghu Udyog Bharati, representatives of various industrial organizations, and a large number of entrepreneurs were also present.