Chandigarh-Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal said that the state's strategic geographical location, progressive policies and robust infrastructure have positioned it as the preferred destination for global investors. With its consistently high rankings in Ease of Doing Business and its geographical advantage, Haryana continues to attract interest from multinational companies, including those from Japan, in investing in the state.
Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal was addressing a Global Business Summit in New Delhi today.
He highlighted that out of the 500 fortune companies, 400 have already established their offices in Gurugram. Recently we have also organized a successful seminar to enhance our relations with 50 big Japanese companies. Haryana offers various concessions for setting up mega projects and boasts a skilled labour force for industries. Areas surrounding Gurugram such as Faridabad, Palwal, Jhajjar, Rewari, Sonipat, and other NCR regions have emerged as preferred investment destinations, he added.
Sh Manohar Lal said that, inspired by Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi's policies and vision, since assuming office in Haryana state in 2014, the current state government has prioritized governance as service, striving to eradicate three Cs - corruption, crime, caste-based politics. Through the implementation of the ‘Mission Merit’ initiative, transparent procedures have been set up for government jobs in the state. Leveraging digitalization, efforts have been made to provide government services directly to citizens' doorsteps. He said that much work still remains to be done. The government is committed to abolishing inherited flawed systems and steering Haryana towards the ideal of Ram Rajya.
Describing Haryana as a development-oriented state, CM Sh Manohar Lal highlighted that despite its population representing only 2 percent and its area 1.3 percent of the country's total, its contribution to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) stands at 3.69 percent, expected to rise to 4 percent in the next 4-5 years. He noted the state's increasing exports, growing industrial sector, rising job opportunities, and expanding tax collection. Currently, Haryana leads among major states in GST collection, reflecting its economic prowess and growth trajectory, he added.
He mentioned the implementation of various welfare schemes including "Meri Fasal Mera Byora" to alleviate farmers' concerns, ensuring direct transfer of funds for their crops into their accounts.
Referring to Haryana's unique Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) scheme, Sh Manohar Lal said that it enables eligible individuals to access government benefits from the comfort of their homes. Describing PPP as a ‘government-to-doorstep’ initiative, he emphasized the government's commitment to addressing people's needs promptly through proactive measures. As a result, the worries of poor families have diminished, and the underprivileged are benefiting significantly from these initiatives.
Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Commerce Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. V Umashankar, Director General, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Additional Director (Administration) Sh. Vivek Kalia, Media Advisor to Chief Minster Sh. Rajiv Jaitley and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion.