Key Industrial Centres in Haryana
Some of the main industrial centres in the state are as follows:
Faridabad- Largest and first industrial city in Haryana and North India.
- Home to large and small-scale industries including automobiles, tractors, motorcycles, refrigerators, rubber tires, tools, footwear, and kitchen appliances.
- Establishment of the first thermal power plant in 1974.
- Hosts major companies such as Orient Paper and Industries, JCB India Limited, Whirlpool, ABB Group, Goodyear Tyres, Knorr Bremse India Pvt. Ltd., Escorts Limited, and Bata Shoes.
- Over 1000 small industries located, well-connected to Delhi and Gurugram.
Panchkula
- Features farm equipment, tractor, IT, and pharmaceutical industries.
- Established Bharat Electronics in 1954.
- Known for electronics products and Hindustan Machine Tools producing tractor spare parts.
- Home to Panchkula IT Park (2008) and proposed Nano City Project.
- Nano city modeled after India's Silicon Valley (Bengaluru).
Panipat
- Renowned for textiles and carpets, specializing in quality blankets and carpets.
- Largest center for 'Shoddy Yarn' globally.
- Exports hand-woven carpets and bed covers worldwide.
- Major industries include National Fertiliser Limited, Indian Oil Refinery, and Captive Electricity Machine Components.
- Significant production of farm equipment and tool products in Samalkha.
Gurugram
- Most developed commercial and business center, known as 'Cyber City.'
- A hub for Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS).
- Houses Maruti-Suzuki plant, Gems and Jewellery Industry, and electronics products.
- Boasts a High-tech Habitat Centre and is called the City of the Millennium.
- Third-highest Per-Capita income city in India, with around 250 Fortune 500 companies.
Sonipat
- Referred to as the golden city with major industrial centers like Ganaur, Kundli, and Rai.
- Known for Atlas Cycle Industries (closed in 2018), Milton cycle company, Yakult Donone India Private Limited, and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care Limited.
- Diverse industries include food processing, textiles, chemicals, bulb and tube manufacturing, sugar, and paper.
Rohtak
- Rapid industrial development due to the Single Window Clearance Facility scheme.
- Major industries include electrical equipment, sugar, cotton textiles, threads, surgical and orthopedic instruments, and spare parts.
- Home to Shori Market, one of Asia's largest cloth markets.
- Notable establishments include Vita Milk Plant, Sabar Dairy Milk Plant, and Maruti Udyog's Research and Development Centre.
- Famous for Gajak and Rewari (dry sweet made of sesame, jaggery, and peanut).
Bhiwani
- Center for small, cottage, and village industries, specializing in cotton textiles and cotton yarns.
- First textile mill established in 1937.
- Charkhi-Dadri hosts a large-scale cement factory.
- Home to the Technological Institute of Textiles, known for exporting textiles to Bangladesh, Turkey, and Belgium.
- Diverse industries include metal, furniture, and steel utensil industries.
Yamunanagar
- One of the largest industrial centers in Haryana, known as the Paper City.
- Home to one of the largest paper mills.
- Features small, medium, and large industrial units producing sugar, machine components, and timber.
- Timber market at Abdullahpur established in 1947 deals in woods like Sangwan, Sheesham, Kikar, Pine, and Safeda.
- Exports goods to various countries including Germany, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Dubai, Syria, UAE, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Russia, and South Africa.
Main industries of Yamunanagar are as follows:
Ballarpur (Bilt) Paper Mills
- Established in 1929 as Messers Punjab Pulp and Paper Mill Abdullahpur Limited.
- Also known as Bilt Paper Mills.
- Produces refined oil, ghee, caustic soda, and high-quality paper for writing and printing.
Saraswati Sugar Mills
- Established in 1933 in Lahore.
- A unit of Saraswati Industrial Syndicate Limited.
- One of the largest sugar mills in Asia, producing large quantities of sugar.
Bharat Starch Chemical Limited Industry
- Established in 1938 to produce starch from maize.
- Present capacity is 5 lakh tonnes.
Railway Carriage and Wagon Workshop
- Located in Jagadhri, established in 1952.
- Major workshop for repairing and maintaining goods and coach stock units.
- Important for the maintenance of Shatabdi trains, now under the Northern Railway Zone.
Yamuna Gases Limited
- Industrial gas production unit established in 1973.
- Renamed to Yamuna Gases and Chemicals Limited in 1988.
Haryana Distillery
- Established in 1969, renowned for its high-quality products.
- Manufactures selector switch, rotary switch, and 2-way switch.
Ambala
- Science City (Ambala):
- One of the largest manufacturers of scientific and surgical instruments in the country.
- Produces and exports around 20% of India's scientific equipment.
- Large number of small-scale industries supporting scientific equipment production.
- HMT Limited, Bhupindra Cement Factory (Ambala):
- HMT tractor factories also situated in Ambala.
- Known for the production of engineering goods and textiles, particularly rugs ('Durries').
- Famous for Glass Industry before the Second World War.
Kaithal
- Rice mills, sugarcane industry, food processing, equipment for tubewells, oil refinery, wire and cables, paints, bottles, rubber rolls, and plastic bag industry.
- Steel production and casting units also present.
Mahendragarh
Industries in Mahendragarh:
- Limited mineral wealth, not many industries.
- Some large-scale units for stone crushing, cement, building materials, construction, and cottage industries (Lac bangles).
Karnal
Rice Mills and Liberty Footwear (Karnal):
- Large number of rice mills polishing and packing Basmati rice for global export.
- Liberty Footwear is a famous industry.
Sirsa
- At its formation in 1975, Sirsa had 483 small-scale, 2 medium and large-scale industries.
- Presently has around 6000 small-scale industries related to food processing and agricultural equipment.
Rewari
Industrial Zones (Dharuhera, Bawal, Rewari):
- Important industrial zones.
- Known for producing brass wares since 1535.
- Other industries include tiles, electronics, battery, and manufacturing units of Hero Honda Motorcycles and Harley Davidson.
Hisar
Steel Industry (Hisar):
- Large steel industry, known as the Steel City.
- One of the largest producers of galvanized iron.
- Small-scale industries related to agro-based products, leather, furniture, ropes, and mineral-based industries.
Kurukshetra
Industries in Kurukshetra:
- Rice mills, sugar mills, cold storage, oil mills, manure-producing units, and milk plant.
- Shahabad Cooperative Sugar Mill established in 1984-85.
Jhajjar
Brick Industry and Other Industries (Jhajjar):
- Flourishing brick industry, sometimes known as 'Bhatta King.'
- Industries include sanitary wares, electronic equipment, steel industry, radio and cycle manufacturing, medical equipment, and metal industry.
- Presence of big private companies like Parle-G, Somani tiles, HNG Glass Limited, Surya Pipes and Lights, Panasonic India Limited, Reliance Industrial Estate, and Yokohama Tyre Company (Bahadurgarh).
Major Sugar Mills in Haryana
- Establishment of Haryana State Federation of Cooperative Sugar Mills (1966):
- In 1966, the Haryana State Federation of Cooperative Sugar Mills was established.
- The federation oversees 10 sugar mills, while others are operated by HAFED (Haryana State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation).
- Prominent Sugar Mills:
- Notable sugar mills include those situated at Shahabad in Kurukshetra and Sonipat Sugar Mill.
- Karnal Sugar Mill received recognition for its initiatives in sugarcane development, securing the second position.
Major Industrial Development Agencies in Haryana
Department of Industries and Commerce:- Manages industrial development, financial management, infrastructure development, and capital investment.
- Encourages private capital investment across various sectors.
- Facilitates a conducive environment for the cluster development of cottage and small-scale industries.
- Aims to generate employment opportunities and promote skill development through industrialization.
Haryana Enterprises Promotion Board:
- Offers a Single Roof Clearance System for online clearances to prospective investors.
- Headquartered in Panchkula, with promotional centers in Delhi and Chandigarh.
- Established in 2017 under Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to attract domestic and Foreign Direct Investment.
- Empowered to approve customized incentive packages for mega projects and facilitate investment promotion activities.
Haryana Khadi and Village Industries Board:
- Formed on February 1, 1969, to promote village industries in Haryana.
- Thrives on producing village products through cottage industries like Khadi handlooms, honey, soaps, etc.
- Conducts skill development programs and provides credit facilities for setting up cottage industries.
Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructural Development Corporation (HSIIDC):
- Established on March 8, 1967, to promote medium and large-scale industries for balanced regional development.
- Headquartered in Panchkula, a state-owned agency with 100% equity from the Haryana State Government.
- Develops industrial parks, townships, and provides infrastructure support.
Industrial Townships Developed by HSIIDC
- Industrial Model Township (IMT) Developments:
- IMT at Manesar, with additional IMTs at Rohtak, Faridabad, Roz-ka-Meo, and Kharkhoda.
- Regions within the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) like Faridabad-Palwal, Rewari, Hisar, Kundli-Sonipat, and Manesar-Bawal.
- Skill Development Centers:
- National Institute of Design (Umri) Kurukshetra
- Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, IMT Manesar
- National Automotive Testing Infrastructure Project, IMT Manesar
- Footwear Design and Development Centre IMT Rohtak.
Haryana State Small Industries and Export Corporation (Established 19th July, 1967):
- Aims to assist small and medium-scale industries in the state by providing raw materials at subsidized rates.
- Encourages the production of high-quality goods for export.
Haryana Agro Industries Corporation Limited:
- Located at Murthal in Sonipat district.
- Focuses on research and development in agro-based industries, emphasizing cost reduction and product value enhancement.
- Engages rural youth in apiculture, mushroom production, and compost production.
State Government Initiatives for Industrial Development:
- HSIDC serves as the nodal agency for the state's industrial infrastructure development.
- Successfully developed Industrial Model Townships/Estates at strategic locations and plans for further expansion.
Following initiatives are being taken by the state for the development of industrial infrastructure:
Inland Container Depot and Storage Centres- Purpose of Inland Container Depot (ICD):
- The state has established Inland Container Depots to offer storage and warehouse facilities to businesses.
- Locations of Inland Container Depots:
- Inland Container Depots are strategically located in Faridabad, Rewari, and Panipat.
- Cold Chain Complex by Container Corporation of India:
- The Container Corporation of India is constructing a cold chain complex at Rai (Sonipat).
- Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model in Bawal:
- Warehousing facilities in Bawal have been developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Industrial Development Centres
- Industrial Development Centre in Bawal, Rewari District:
- A Centre for Industrial Development has been established in Bawal, Rewari district to catalyze industrialization.
- Industrial Development Centre in Saha, Ambala District:
- Another Centre for Industrial Development is operational in Saha, Ambala district.
- Attraction for Big Companies:
- These centres aim to provide world-class facilities to attract major companies, such as Nerolac, Exide, Becton, which have already established their units there.
Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
- Number of SEZs in Haryana:
- Haryana boasts 8 notified Special Economic Zones (SEZs), 29 formally approved SEZs, and 28 SEZs with in-principle approval.
- Recognition for SEZ Presence:
- The state is widely recognized for having the highest number of SEZs in the country.
- Notable SEZs in Haryana:
- DLF SEZ at Gurugram and United SEZ at Rai (Sonipat) are prominent examples.
- Reliance Haryana SEZ in Jhajjar:
- The Reliance Haryana SEZ in Jhajjar stands out as India’s largest SEZ project, with a substantial capital outlay of US $10 billion.
- Development in Panchkula:
- Panchkula has been developed as Nano City and an IT corridor, contributing to the state's economic landscape.
- Haryana Special Economic Zones Act, 2006:
- The state has enacted the Haryana Special Economic Zones Act, 2006, and framed rules under it to facilitate the development of SEZs in the region.
Industrial Parks in Haryana
To encourage private investment, industrial parks are set up in Haryana. These are as follows:
Gems and Jewellery Parks- Identification of Industry Potential:
- Gems and Jewellery Parks in the state identified as having significant development potential.
- Government Initiatives:
- Government establishes Gems and Jewellery Park Complex at Udyog Vihar (Gurugram) to promote the sector.
- Endeavor to attain Special Economic Zone status for the park.
- Current Infrastructure:
- Existing Software Technology Park of India in Gurugram district.
- Employment Contribution:
- The state contributes 6.8 percent employment in the IT sector.
Mega Food Parks
- Ministry of Food Processing Initiative:
- Mega food parks established to create a direct linkage from farms to processing industries and consumers.
- Operational Parks in Haryana:
- Two fully developed food parks operational in Rai (Sonipat district) and Saha (Ambala district).
- Third park under development at Barhi in Sonipat, all developed by HSIIDC.
Export Promotion Industrial Parks
- Location and Developer:
- Situated in Sonipat's Kundli district, developed by Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation Limited.
- Objective:
- Promotes the production and export of processed food items, readymade garments, auto spare parts, electronics, sports goods, and handlooms.
Information Technology Parks
- Location and Developer:
- Information Technology Park in Panchkula district, set up by HSIIDC.
- Infrastructure and Establishments:
- Houses business establishments, training institutes, media, and information technology companies.
- Future Plans:
- As part of Digital India's Mission, the Haryana Government plans to establish three Software Technology Parks with Electronics and ICT academy in Panchkula, Rai (Sonipat), and Rohtak.
Industrial Estates
- Number of Industrial Estates:
- Haryana has established 103 industrial estates through its development agencies.
- The industrial estates are developed by Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC), Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA), and private players.
- Key Industrial Estates:
- Important industrial estates include Kundli (Sonipat), Samalkha (Panipat), Tohana (Fatehabad), and Roz-ka-Meo (Gurugram).
Industrial Clusters
- Specialized Regions:
- Various regions in Haryana are earmarked for specific production units.
- Panipat is developed as a textile cluster, Gurugram for auto parts, and Faridabad for light engineering.
- Rural Industrial Clusters:
- Rural areas like Ismailabad (Kurukshetra) for Jute manufacturing, Farrukhnagar (Gurugram) for Jute and cane furniture, Odhi (Rewari) for leather footwear, and Mahendragarh for frame manufacturing.
- Specialized Complexes:
- A petrochemical complex is established at Panipat.
- Plans for a Nuclear plant at Faridabad.
Haryana Industrial Policy, 2015
Key Objectives:- Aims to create 4 lakh jobs and attract ₹1 lakh crore in investment.
- Promotion of Make in India, Digital India, and Skill India projects.
- Aiming for an 8% increase in industrial investment.
Foundation Pillars:
- Ease of doing business (NIRBAADH).
- Enhancing industry competitiveness.
- Balanced regional growth.
- Supporting MSME and revising implementation structures.
NIRBAADH Initiatives:
- New Industrial Regulation by Automatic Approval and Delegation in Haryana.
- Two-tier project clearance system based on investment.
- Online clearance through e-biz portal.
- No CLU permission needed in 31 blocks.
Incentives and Support:
- ₹1,000 crores incentives for large and MSME units.
- ₹100 crores special infrastructure fund.
- Employment generation subsidy.
- Higher FAR for industrial projects.
Enhancing Productivity
- Skill development centers with 70% placement guarantee.
- Innovation campus, incubation centers, and universities.
- Mobile application development centers.
- Rural BPOs in specified areas.
- Broadband connectivity to 6000 villages.
Balanced Regional Growth
- Industrial Corridors:
- Manufacturing and industrial corridor (AKIC and DMIC) for collaboration with Japan.
- Mega projects in Gurugram, Manesar, and Barwaa with a ₹20,000 crore investment.
Supporting MSME
- Investment and Incentives:
- ₹1,000 crore investment for MSME.
- Collateral-free loans, technology development centers, and rural functional clusters.
- Tariff incentives on electricity for Micro and Small Enterprises.
Structures for Implementation
- Government Institutions:
- Economic Advisory Council, Policy Monitoring Mechanism, Grievance Redressal Committees, and the Bureau of Industrial Promotion.
- Policy Target Areas (2015):
- Auto, education, skill, energy, electronics, cloth, defense, logistics, food processing, ITE, pharmaceuticals, and medical products.
Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy, 2020
- Government Institutions:
- Economic Advisory Council, Policy Monitoring Mechanism, Grievance Redressal Committees, and the Bureau of Industrial Promotion.
- Policy Target Areas (2015):
- Auto, education, skill, energy, electronics, cloth, defense, logistics, food processing, ITE, pharmaceuticals, and medical products.
Industrial Awards in Haryana
- State Awards:
- Awards for outstanding entrepreneurship in various sectors.
- State Export Awards and Industrial Labor Awards.
- Categories and Incentives:
- One state award of 3 lakh for outstanding entrepreneurship.
- State Export Awards of 5 lakh each.
- Industrial Labor Awards in various categories with monetary rewards.