Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saint said that small industries have a pivotal role in the success of national initia tives like Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat MSMEs are contributing significantly to the rapid growth of 21st-century India. The Haryana Government is implementing special schemes and incentive policies for the growth of small industries to ensure entrepreneurs get maxi-mum opportunities and are able to compete strongly in the market.
The Chief Minister was addressing the National Convention of Laghu Udyog Baarati at Samalkha in Panipat district Con Monday. He said that the three-day industry discussions at the convention will provide new direction for the growth of MSMEs. Such programs will guide and inspire young entrepreneurs to script the story of Developed India-Developed Haryana.
Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that alhough Haryana accounts for only 13 percent of India's geographical area, it contributes 3.6 percent to the national GDP, as per the advance estimates for 2024-25. The state's Gross State Domestic
Product (GSDP) has grown at 10.8 per cent over the past decade. Thousands of MSMEs operating in unauthorized in custrial areas of Faridabad, Panipat, Yamunanagar and Ambala have been granted relief and are now reaping bene fits Plans are underway to establish to new Industrial Model Townships (IMT's), our of which land is being acquired to develop three new IMTs on national highways Ambala, Jind and Farid-abad-Palwal. Apart from these, places have also been identified for IMT in Kos-II and Naralangarh.
On this occasion, Union Minister for Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Manohar Lal said that industries play a vital role in the country's development. With government support, small industries can be given a boost, creating new employment opportunities. The Central and State Governments are er couraging a new industri al culture in India through industry-friendly policies. He added that, after many years the country has been able to reduce GST into just a few slabs, which is a signifi cant achievement in itself. Highlighting the growing participation of women in various industries, he emphasized the need to ensure their greater Involvement in large companies and to make them self-reliant. He further stressed that women must also be encouraged to play a stronger role in small industries.
