Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the ongoing crisis in the Middle East has significantly impacted industries, particularly the import-export sector. He said that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has also expressed concern over the situation. In this difficult time, the Haryana Government stands firmly with traders and industrialists.
The Chief Minister said this while addressing a meeting with representatives of various industries and traders’ associations from the NCR region at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday. Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present during the meeting.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the country had also witnessed the difficult period of the COVID pandemic, and just as everyone collectively overcame that crisis, the present challenges would also be successfully addressed together. He said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has emphasized the need to pay close attention to even the smallest issues during this period.
“The government stood with you earlier and continues to stand with you now,” the Chief Minister said. The Chief Minister informed that the Haryana Government’s new industrial policy has received Cabinet approval.
He said suggestions earlier submitted by industry representatives have been incorporated into the policy to create a more industry-friendly environment in the state. During the meeting, representatives from various trade and industrial organizations also presented their suggestions before the Chief Minister.
He listened carefully to all proposals and approved several demands during the meeting itself. Referring to the increasing incidents of fire accidents, the Chief Minister stated that high-capacity fire tenders would soon be deployed in Gurugram, Sonipat and Faridabad.
He also informed that changes have been made in fire safety department regulations to facilitate installation of EV charging points in underground parking areas of high-rise buildings, which would benefit industries and residents alike. He further stated that the process for expanding connectivity in NCR districts through modern transportation systems such as Metro and RRTS has already begun.
The Chief Minister also announced enhancement of freight subsidy, subsidy on testing equipment for industries, extension of benefits received under MSME MOUs to other industries, and financial assistance of Rs. 15,000 per month for six months per candidate under the apprenticeship scheme. He further stated that electric bus services would be introduced for internal transportation within IMT areas.
In addition, subsidy support for pollution control equipment under Arjun SPV and the introduction of electric school buses are also under consideration. Representatives present at the meeting appreciated the Chief Minister’s announcements and provisions under the new industrial policy and expressed gratitude to the Haryana Government.
Among those present on the occasion were Industries and Commerce Department Commissioner and Secretary Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Chief Coordinator Industries Sunil Sharma, and representatives from Haryana Chambers of Commerce, footwear, export, energy, grocery and other trade organizations.