‘Make in Haryana’ takes off with Rs 1L crore deals

Gurgaon: With proposed investments worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore, Haryana on Monday launched its flagship ‘Make in Haryana’ policy.The state govt signed 75 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) across sectors such as data centres, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics and emerging industries. Among the largest investment commitments announced was a Rs 20,000-crore proposal by Anant Raj Ltd — an infrastructure and real estate company — for the development of large-scale data centre infrastructure across Haryana. An investment portal was also launched on the occasion.The initiative — the cornerstone of which is nine sector-specific policies — is aimed at positioning the state as a “preferred destination” for investment and manufacturing. The agreements are expected to generate substantial employment opportunities and strengthen Haryana’s industrial ecosystem.The state govt has set a target of attracting nearly Rs 5 lakh crore in investments over the next five years through the new policy framework, which offers sector-focused incentives, streamlined approvals and enhanced ease of doing business.Addressing industry leaders and investors, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said the policy would strengthen the industrial ecosystem, simplify investment procedures and create broader opportunities for growth. “This policy will provide Haryana with a new direction and fresh momentum,” he said.Highlighting the changing global investment landscape, Saini said investors now assess the overall business ecosystem rather than incentives alone. “They look for states that can take faster decisions, provide trust and reliability and emerge as long-term growth partners. Haryana is poised to lead in all these areas,” he said.Describing the initiative as more than a conventional industrial policy, the chief minister said it represents a roadmap for Haryana’s next phase of economic growth, built on competitiveness, innovation, sustainability, exports, employment generation and future-ready manufacturing. He also announced that Haryana would soon host the Haryana Global Investors Summit.The chief minister also launched the Intelligent Investment Facilitation Portal, describing it as a transformational initiative that would fundamentally change the way industries interact with the govt. “Ease of doing business alone is no longer sufficient. The next phase belongs to intelligent governance,” he said.The portal will serve as a single-window platform for approvals, land allocation, incentives, compliances and clearances. It offers GIS-based land identification, automated investment blueprint generation, AI-enabled assistance, approval pathway guidance, infrastructure information and policy support. “This is not merely digitisation, it is governance transformation,” Saini said.Speaking about the data centre infrastructure, managing director of Anant Raj Ltd Amit Sarin said, “The project is expected to generate around 6,000 direct and indirect jobs while strengthening the state’s digital economy and supporting growing demand for data storage, cloud services and digital connectivity.”Industries and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh said the govt was not merely introducing new policies but reshaping Haryana’s industrial vision to align with future requirements. “Our objective is not just to establish Haryana as a manufacturing destination but to position it as a leading centre for innovation, exports, technology and future industries,” he said.Industries and commerce department commissioner and secretary Amit Agrawal said the policy was formulated after extensive stakeholder consultations. “Today, investors ask whether govts can make quick decisions and act as long-term growth partners. Haryana has worked seriously on these questions over the past several months, and the new policy is the outcome of that effort,” he said.He added that the policy demonstrates Haryana’s commitment not only to attracting investments but also to standing alongside industry during future challenges and disruptions.