Startup Ecosystem to Reach Every District, Creating a Strong Foundation for Employment and Self-Employment is our utmost priority- CM
Chandigarh, July 22- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said the State Government is ushering in transformative reforms in the industrial sector to translate the vision of 'Haryana Vision @2047' into reality. He directed officers to promote startups in every district and ensure that entrepreneurs do not face any administrative hurdles while setting up new businesses.
The Chief Minister was chairing a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat on the Vision to Action Plan under Haryana Vision @2047 with the officers of the MSME Department, Industries Department, Startup Haryana and the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC).
Boost to Local Employment and Indigenous Enterprises
The Chief Minister directed officers to develop a dedicated Wood Zone and Wood Market at Barwala, complete with modern showrooms. He said the initiative would enhance the income of local artisans and generate substantial employment opportunities.
He further directed officers to prepare a calendar for organising Swadeshi Melas across every district of the State. Self-Help Groups (SHGs) engaged in the production of Rakhis will be integrated into the initiative on a large scale, and their products will be linked to leading global e-commerce platforms such as Walmart and Amazon to expand their market reach.
To further improve the ease of doing business, the Chief Minister said the formation of the State Innovation and MSME Council and the Startup Advisory Council Haryana.
Under the revamped Single Window Clearance System, the time taken for business approvals will be reduced from 45 days to 30 days, with a long-term target of cutting approval timelines by 50 per cent. Dedicated Startup Nodal Officers have also been deployed in every district to provide handholding support to entrepreneurs.
Ten New PADMA Clusters and Rs. 2,000-crore Startup Fund
The Chief Minister was informed that 10 new industrial clusters are being established across the State under the flagship PADMA Scheme.
To strengthen access to growth capital for startups, the State is setting up a Rs. 2,000-crore Haryana Startup Fund of Funds, while a Rs. 250-crore Atmanirbhar Startup Venture Fund has already been launched.
Focus on Rural Skill Centres, ITI Reforms and Green Industrial Growth
Officers informed the meeting that, in collaboration with the Skill Development Department, 100 high-potential rural clusters will be identified for establishing specialised skill centres. These will focus on region-specific industries, including bead manufacturing in Hisar, handloom in Panipat, agricultural equipment and dairy in Karnal, and pottery in Yamunanagar.
Under the PM SETU Scheme, new courses will be introduced in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). At least 25 industry-driven ITIs will be adopted by private industries to ensure that over 70 per cent of trainees secure direct employment.
Under the new policy, more than 2,000 MSMEs adopting rooftop solar systems will receive financial incentives. A 10,000 TPA Green Hydrogen Project is also being established in Panipat.
Greater Push for Women Entrepreneurship
To promote women-led enterprises, Rs. 11.5 crore has been earmarked under the Women Entrepreneurship Platform, which will provide mentoring and financial linkages to 500–600 aspiring women entrepreneurs.
The State Government will also establish crèche facilities in industrial areas to support working women entrepreneurs.
The Chief Minister was further informed that Kurukshetra, Hisar and Rohtak will be developed as alternative IT hubs on the lines of Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.
In addition, Haryana will attract large-scale investments in green industries through the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2026 and the Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026.
Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department Dr. Amit Agrawal, along with other senior officers also attended the meeting.
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Haryana Expands Service Security Net for Contractual Employees; Registration Reopens for Four Additional Categories
Chandigarh, July 22: In a significant move to widen the coverage of the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024, the Haryana Government has reopened the online registration portal for four additional categories of contractual employees, bringing them within the ambit of the state's service security framework.
According to a communication issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, eligible employees belonging to the newly notified categories can register on the dedicated portal, www.secureemployees.csharyana.gov.in, by July 31. The registration will be followed by a time-bound verification process before employees are considered under the provisions of the Act and the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Rules, 2025.
The additional categories brought under the registration exercise include Computer Faculty and Computer Lab Attendants working under the School Education Department, contractual employees engaged through the Department of Information Technology and Science (excluding HARTRON), and contractual employees serving in the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC). These categories were not covered during the earlier phase of registration.
The government has prescribed a three-tier verification schedule to ensure timely processing of applications. While online registration will remain open until July 31, the respective Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) have been directed to complete verification of service records by August 7. The final scrutiny and approval by the concerned Heads of Departments (HoDs) must be completed by August 15.
The communication has been addressed to the Director General, School Education, Chairman of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission and all Deputy Commissioners, directing them to ensure strict adherence to the prescribed timeline so that eligible employees are not deprived of the benefits of the legislation due to procedural delays.
To facilitate the verification process, the Human Resources Department has also asked the Director, Treasuries and Accounts, Haryana, and the Managing Director, Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited (HKRNL) to furnish service records and other relevant particulars of employees belonging to the newly included categories to the Human Resources Department and the Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited (HKCL) at the earliest.