Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday assured industrial and trade associations of the state government’s unwavering support in mitigating the operational challenges triggered by the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East. Speaking at a high-level interactive session at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi, the Chief Minister acknowledged that the escalating regional conflict has severely disrupted international supply chains, heavily impacting import and export dynamics for regional businesses. Saini noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already expressed deep concern over the geopolitical situation, urging administration officials to meticulously address grassroots industrial grievances to help enterprises navigate the economic turbulence.
The trade discussion served as a vital platform for the state government to announce that Haryana’s highly anticipated New Industrial Policy has officially received state cabinet approval. Saini highlighted that the updated regulatory framework comprehensively integrates strategic recommendations previously submitted by local trade bodies to foster a highly competitive and secure business environment. Accompanied by Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, the Chief Minister reviewed fresh industrial proposals during the roundtable, issuing immediate spot approvals for several critical infrastructure demands raised by the delegation.
To counter the recent surge in industrial fire mishaps across congested industrial zones, the Chief Minister announced that high-capacity, specialized fire tenders will soon be deployed across Gurugram, Sonipat, and Faridabad. Furthermore, the state fire department has modified its zoning regulations to permit the installation of electric vehicle charging stations within the underground parking structures of high-rise commercial buildings. Saini also detailed major ongoing infrastructure projects, confirming that the expansion of the Metro and Regional Rapid Transit System networks is being expedited to bolster multi-modal transit connectivity across National Capital Region districts.
The state administration unveiled a series of targeted financial incentives designed to lower operational overheads for manufacturing units. These measures include a substantial upward revision of the state freight subsidy, the introduction of capital subsidies for specialized industrial testing equipment, and the extension of memorandum of understanding benefits previously restricted to the MSME sector to larger industrial categories. To address skilled labor shortages, the government will provide a monthly financial incentive of 15,000 rupees per candidate for up to six months under its restructured apprenticeship scheme. Additionally, the state plans to introduce dedicated fleet operations of electric buses for internal worker transit within Integrated Industrial Model Townships, while reviewing subsidy allocations for the procurement of ‘Arjun SPV’ pollution control systems and electric school buses. The administrative roundtable concluded with senior industry representatives from the Haryana Chambers of Commerce, footwear manufacturers, export councils, and energy groups expressing gratitude to the state leadership for the timely ease-of-doing-business interventions.
