normalnormalnormalAs part of the special programmes organised by the State Government to mark Haryana’s completion of 60 glorious years of its journey, Chief Minister 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 Harvinder Kalyan, Industry and Commerce Minister, 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.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.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 industriesNayab 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 KalyanHaryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, 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.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 NarbirIndustry and Commerce Minister, 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 AgrawalCommissioner 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, 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. Haryana Enters Seventh Decade with 15 Lakh MSMEs at the Heart of Its Next Growth Story CM puts enterprise expansion, jobs and exports at the centre of Haryana’s next growth phase Five-year roadmap targets over Rs. 55,000 crore manufacturing investment, five lakh new jobs and doubling of exports by 2031 Dedicated MSME Directorate to Strengthen Institutional SupportAs Haryana enters its seventh decade, Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini has placed the State’s 15 lakh MSMEs at the centre of its next phase of economic growth, with a new five-year roadmap aimed at helping enterprises scale up, modernise and compete in domestic and global markets. The Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026 brings together 60 transformative initiatives covering finance, industrial infrastructure, technology, innovation, exports, sustainability and skills, with targets of attracting more than Rs. 55,000 crore in manufacturing investment, creating over five lakh new jobs and doubling Haryana’s exports by 2031.A key institutional reform under the new policy is the establishment of a dedicated MSME Directorate, aimed at providing focused institutional support to Haryana’s vast MSME base and strengthening the ecosystem for enterprise growth. The move complements the Government’s broader strategy of facilitating investment, technology adoption, access to finance, infrastructure and markets for MSMEs across the State. From Enterprise Creation to Enterprise ExpansionThe policy marks a strategic shift from merely creating enterprises to enabling existing enterprises to grow, modernise and move up the value chain. Under the Haryana Udyam Vikas Mission, MSMEs in identified thrust sectors will receive support through capital investment subsidy, interest subsidy, stamp duty reimbursement, employment-generation assistance, insurance support and incentives for testing, automation, artificial intelligence and research and development. A State Venture Capital Fund and a Sectoral Credit Guarantee Fund have also been proposed to improve access to institutional finance and promote collateral-free lending. Building a Future-Ready Industrial Ecosystem The growth push will be backed by stronger industrial infrastructure and a simpler business environment. The policy provides for larger Cluster Plug & Play Industrial Estates and Common Facility Centres, while strengthening the Single Window System and introducing an MSME Right to Business Framework to reduce the time, cost and complexity of doing business. To make Haryana’s enterprises future-ready, the Government will promote automation, Industry 4.0, AI, advanced manufacturing, quality certification and R&D, supported by new Centres of Excellence, stronger industry-academia partnerships and convergence with the Government of India’s RAMP Programme.Taking Haryana’s MSMEs from Local Markets to Global Value Chains A major focus is on taking Haryana’s MSMEs from local markets to global value chains. The policy provides support for international quality certifications, export credit and insurance, freight assistance, e-commerce registration and participation in international trade fairs. The Mukhya Mantri Pratham Niryatak Protsahan Yojana will encourage first-time exporters by supporting the cost of securing their first international buyer.The Haryana Niryat Centre will serve as a one-stop platform for export documentation, compliance, logistics, market intelligence and buyer connect, while Udaan Dwaar will facilitate export matchmaking, technology partnerships, international joint ventures and investor engagement. Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets, international roadshows, digital MSME pavilions and vendor development programmes will further connect Haryana enterprises with domestic and global value chains. AI-Powered Haryana Udyog Saathi to Simplify Access to Policy BenefitsReinforcing the technology-led approach, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has also launched Haryana Udyog Saathi, an AI-powered multilingual policy assistant that enables entrepreneurs to access information on incentives, eligibility, documentation and application procedures through voice or text.The platform assists in Hindi, English, Hinglish, Haryanvi and Punjabi and covers the Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy 2026 and the Haryana Agri-Business & Food Processing Policy 2026. Green and Inclusive Growth at the Core of Haryana’s Next Industrial Phase The policy also puts green and inclusive industrial growth at the centre of Haryana’s next phase of development. It promotes cleaner production, renewable energy, resource efficiency and circular economy practices, while supporting Effluent Treatment Plants and Zero Liquid Discharge systems and proposing a dedicated Green Investment Fund.Special initiatives will promote entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes, Divyangjan, transgender entrepreneurs, ex-servicemen, Agniveers and first-generation entrepreneurs, alongside measures for skill development, employment generation and balanced regional industrial growth. As Haryana moves into its seventh decade, the 60-initiative roadmap seeks to build a new generation of globally competitive enterprises and further strengthen the State’s position as a leading manufacturing and export destination, contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.Chief Minister offers prayers at Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple on the second Monday of Sawan Prays for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of Haryana Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that the State Government has taken several initiatives to place Kurukshetra prominently on the global religious tourism map, he said.He said the month of Sawan was dedicated to Lord Shiva and that he was fortunate to have received the opportunity to seek the blessings of Baba on the second Monday of Sawan. He prayed to Lord Shiva for continued peace, prosperity and happiness in Haryana.On the auspicious occasion of the second Monday of Sawan, the Chief Minister visited the Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Kurukshetra and offered prayers to Lord Shiva.Amid the chanting of religious hymns and rituals, the Chief Minister performed Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva and offered belpatra, dhatura and flowers, praying for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state.After offering prayers, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini interacted with devotees at the temple and listened to their concerns.The Chief Minister said Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple is a centre of faith in Kurukshetra. According to belief, the Pandavas had installed a Shivling and worshipped Lord Shiva at this very place after the Mahabharata war, he said.He said the administration had made adequate arrangements to facilitate devotees visiting the area for the Kanwar Yatra and Jalabhishek during Sawan.The Chief Minister appealed to citizens to remain mindful of the environment during the holy month of Sawan, avoid the use of plastic and maintain cleanliness in the temple premises.Mahant Baba Bansipuri Ji Maharaj of Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple, Deputy Commissioner, Vishram Kumar Meena, Superintendent of Police, Chander Mohan and other prominent citizens were also present on the occasion.CM Visits MLA Jagmohan Anand’s ResidenceHaryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini visited the residence of MLA, Jagmohan Anand during his Karnal visit and congratulated the family on the birth of their newborn granddaughter. He wished the newborn a bright and happy future and congratulated Jagmohan Anand on becoming a grandfather.Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Harvinder Kalyan, Cabinet Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, MLA, Bhagwan Dass Kabirpanthi, Mayor, Renu Bala Gupta, and other prominent persons were present on the occasion.Haryana picks Mahendragarh & Kaithal for pilot project of digital fertiliser sale systemThe Haryana Government has chosen Mahendragarh and Kaithal for the pilot implementation of the Framework for Fertilizer Sales (FFS), signalling a shift towards advance digital booking and traceable distribution of subsidised fertilisers in the state.The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi here today, where the government also examined the proposed mechanism for linking cultivator information available on Meri Fasal Mera Byora (MFMB) with the Farmer Registry. The selection of the two districts is part of the government’s effort to test the system at the field level before considering its wider rollout.Under the FFS mechanism being introduced, farmers will be required to apply in advance for their fertiliser requirement through the digital platform. The system provides for selection of a preferred authorised fertiliser outlet and generation of a QR code/token-based allotment after the booking is processed. This is aimed at replacing an entirely walk-in-based purchase process with a system in which the government can know the demand in advance and plan fertiliser supplies accordingly.Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Vijayendra Kumar informed that the system will assess the fertiliser requirement on the basis of the crop and cultivated area declared by the farmer. Farmers can seek the recommended quantity or a lower quantity, subject to the prescribed norms.He said the FFS process provides for Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC or OTP authentication. Applications can be submitted through the mobile application or web platform, while assisted access is envisaged through Common Service Centres, cooperative societies/PACS, authorised retailers, departmental sub-depots and extension workers.A key feature of the proposed system is that farmers can choose their preferred fertiliser sales outlet in advance. Once the booking is approved, the farmer will use the prescribed QR code/token or booking confirmation at the selected outlet.Alongside the fertiliser-sale pilot, Haryana is working on a mechanism to transfer verified cultivator information from MFMB to the Farmer Registry.The proposed SOP provides that farmers will declare the land they are cultivating through MFMB during the notified crop-season registration period and select the relevant land parcel from the Revenue Records database integrated with the portal.Following verification, cultivator information will be shared with the Farmer Registry through secured APIs. The proposed data set includes farmer details, land parcel details, crop season, ownership details and consent status, wherever applicable.Once registration is successfully completed, a unique Farmer ID will be generated and linked to eligible cultivation records. The system will maintain cultivator status on a crop-season basis, allowing the record to be updated when cultivation changes.The Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department will handle MFMB operations, validation and sharing of cultivator data and fertilizer sale-related grievances, while the Revenue Department will provide updated land records, facilitate ownership verification and resolve any disputes regarding landholdings.Director General, Agriculture, Rajnarayan Kaushik, Joint Director OP Godara, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.Haryana extends contractual employees’ portal deadlines; registration to be completed by August 31The Haryana Government has extended the timelines for various stages of the web portal for contractual employees seeking coverage under the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024 and Rules, 2025, giving eligible employees additional time to complete the process.According to an official communication issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi to all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors/Chief Administrators of Boards, Corporations and Authorities, Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners, the revised schedule has been prescribed for the portal www.securedemployees.csharyana.gov.in.Under the revised schedule, candidate registration on the portal can now be completed up to August 31, 2026.The government has also extended the subsequent verification stages. Verification by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) will continue up to September 10, 2026, while verification by the Head of Department (HOD) of applications received from DDOs will be completed by September 20, 2026.Skill Development and Technical Training Key to Unlocking New Opportunities for Youth- Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa Cabinet Minister interacts with students during Chhatra Samvad Programme held at Government ITI BarwalaHaryana Public Health Engineering Minister, Ranbir Gangwa on Monday called upon the youth to acquire modern technical and vocational skills and make the most of emerging opportunities in education, employment and entrepreneurship. He said that in the modern era, merely obtaining a degree is not enough; it is equally important for young people to equip themselves with contemporary technical and vocational skills to secure employment as well as explore avenues of self-employment.The Cabinet Minister was addressing the Chhatra Samvad Karyakram organised at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Barwala, where he interacted with students on education, skill development, employment and future career opportunities. The students also shared their experiences, suggestions and expectations with the Minister. A plantation drive was also organised at the ITI on the occasion.normalnormalThe post CM launches Haryana Progressive MSME & Export Promotion Policy-2026 appeared first on Chandigarh City News.