Chandigarh, August 10- As part of the special programmes organised by the State Government to mark Haryana’s completion of 60 glorious years of its journey, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Monday launched the Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy-2026 in Karnal. On the occasion, he extended his greetings and best wishes to the entrepreneurs of the state.
Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Industry and Commerce Minister, Sh. Rao Narbir Singh, public representatives, representatives of the industry, MSMEs, exporters, financial institutions and industry associations, besides entrepreneurs from Haryana and neighbouring states, were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said Haryana was entering the seventh decade of its development journey. The occasion, he said, was not only an opportunity to recall the state’s six-decade-long journey of development, but also to take new resolutions for the future.
He said Haryana had established itself among the country’s leading manufacturing economies on the strength of entrepreneurship, and the State Government was continuously working to take the state towards the next phase of industrial development.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the real strength of any state came from its entrepreneurs, who transformed their dreams into industries, hard work into production and courage into employment. He said the government is endeavouring to create an environment where entrepreneurs could have confidence and better opportunities to establish, expand and grow their businesses.
The Chief Minister said the Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy-2026 was an important step towards giving a new direction to the MSME sector in the state. Through the policy, emphasis has been laid on strengthening access to finance, industrial infrastructure, technology, exports, skills and markets for entrepreneurs, said Nayab Singh Saini.
He said the government’s objective was to create an industrial and business ecosystem where innovation was encouraged, new enterprises were established, and employment opportunities expanded.
The Chief Minister said the government’s vision was to ensure that industries did not remain confined to big cities but became the identity of every district and every region of Haryana. He said the benefits of opportunities should reach the last entrepreneur in the state and local talent and resources should be transformed into a new force for development.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the government was committed to making Haryana not merely a centre of investment, but also a capital of innovation, employment and trust. He expressed confidence that in the coming years, no young person from the state would feel the need to move outside Haryana in search of opportunities, but would proudly say, ‘Opportunities are in Haryana, and the future is also in Haryana.’
Policy focuses on ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make in Haryana’
The Chief Minister said the new policy had been prepared with ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make in Haryana’ at its core. The government’s objective was to promote micro, small and medium enterprises in the state and create new opportunities for investment and employment, he said.
An MSME Directorate has been constituted to promote industries
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini further shared that the government has also accorded priority to environmental protection under the policy. Through the Green Investment Fund, environment-friendly investments and green technologies will be encouraged.
The new policy is expected to promote the use of modern technology in industries. This, in turn, will create more employment and self-employment opportunities for youth and new entrepreneurs. The government’s goal is to develop Haryana as one of the country’s leading industrial and export hubs, he said.
During the programme, the Chief Minister also unveiled the policy document and a coffee-table book. On the occasion, he also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing products, technologies and success stories developed by MSMEs from different parts of Haryana.
Haryana has immense potential in industry and entrepreneurship- Harvinder Kalyan
Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan said the MSME and Export Promotion Policy was an important step towards creating a better business environment and a strong ecosystem for industries in the state.
He said Haryana had immense potential in industry and entrepreneurship. With Haryana sharing its boundary with Delhi on three sides and having better infrastructure and facilities, the state was an important destination from the investment perspective, he said.
He said the objective of the policy was to provide new investors and entrepreneurs with appropriate opportunities and a roadmap to move forward. At the same time, it would encourage already established industries to expand and enhance their capacities, he said.
Sh. Harvinder Kalyan said the industry had an important role to play in fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047.
Entrepreneurs invest, work hard and take risks, he said, adding that these efforts strengthen the economy of both the state and the country.
Industry plays a crucial role in the economy- Rao Narbir
Industry and Commerce Minister, Sh. Rao Narbir Singh said industry played a significant role in the economies of all developed nations across the world. Alongside large industries, the MSME sector also makes an important contribution towards strengthening the pace of economic growth, he said.
He called upon entrepreneurs to develop quality products that could create demand and recognition in domestic as well as international markets.
For products manufactured in Haryana to establish a reputation for quality in international markets, the industry would have to maintain a continuous focus on innovation and quality, he said.
The Cabinet Minister said environmental protection was equally essential along with economic growth. He stressed the need to promote the use of environment-friendly materials during production and packaging in industries.
He urged entrepreneurs to focus on developing packaging materials that could decompose easily and would not harm the environment.
Haryana has established a distinct identity in the industrial sector under CM Nayab Singh Saini’s leadership- Dr. Amit Agrawal
Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, said the Haryana Government was working with seriousness and sensitivity to promote the MSME sector.
He said that under the able leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana had also established a distinct identity in the industrial sector.
He expressed confidence that the new MSME policy would play an important role in giving fresh momentum to the state’s industrial development.
During the programme, Director General, Directorate of Small and Medium Enterprises, Haryana, Yash Garg, gave a detailed presentation on the MSME and Export Promotion Policy-2026 and highlighted its achievements.