Haryana is fast emerging as one of the most favoured investment
destinations in India. The globalisation of markets and a buoyant economy
have given a tremendous impetus to the industrial sector in Haryana, which
already has a competitive advantage in terms of strategic location, basic
infrastructure as well as large skilled, educated and young workforce.
Besides, the State has investor-friendly policy environment. However,
Haryana is basically an agrarian economy, producing variety of food and
cash crops, along with dairy products and fisheries. In addition, there
are several places of tourist interests in the State.
Agriculture
Agriculture is the mainstay of more than 75 per cent population
in Haryana, with contribution of 28.2 per cent in GDP of the State. Rice,
wheat, jowar, bajra , maize, barley and pulses are the major crops of
the State. Under the diversification of crops, more and more area is being
brought under cash crops like sugarcane, cotton, oilseeds, etc. New crops
like castor, groundnut, soyabean and horticulture crops (vegetables and
fruits) are also being encouraged. Efforts are being made to encourage
intensive and extensive farming in the State. Sustainable agriculture
is being promoted through the propagation of resource conserving technologies
and organic farming.
Besides, Haryana is called the land of milk, with having
one of the highest production of dairy products in the country. Haryana
also ranks second in fish productivity in India. Rivers, canals and drains
are the main sources for capturing fisheries in Haryana.
Information Technology (IT)
Information Technology (IT) has been recognised as one of
the priority sectors in the economy. Accordingly, the State Government
has formulated an IT policy which provides several incentives for IT and
ITES/BPO Industry. It has also recently announced a policy for Technology
Parks, which gives considerable flexibility for setting up Technology
Parks and IT Corridors. All such efforts aim to promote convergence of
Information Technology with frontier technologies like Nano Technology,
Bio Technology, Mobile Computing and Robotics, etc. Further, Gurgaon has
been developed as a preferred investment destination for both IT and ITES/BPO
companies. Over the years, it has become the home of the corporate world
in India. The State Government is planning to set up Hi-Tech Habitat Centre
in the Electronic City, Gurgaon for IT/ITES/BPO companies, which would
provide world-class facilities. Besides Gurgaon, the Government also intends
to develop other areas in NCR region, such as those falling alongside
Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Express Highway and Faridabad, as satellites of
Gurgaon-Manesar Mega IT Hub.
The State of Haryana is an aspiring leader in E-Governance,
as per the E-Governance readiness index of the country. Haryana not only
aspires to attain leadership position, but also is going ahead with e-Governance
initiatives by establishing State Wide Area Network (SWAN). The SWAN is
being set up connecting the State Headquarters and District Headquarters
(HQs) as well as all Block HQs to respective District HQs. It also envisages
village connectivity through wireless. This shall enable transparency,
efficiency and accountable governance, providing several opportunities
and access to the citizens-centric services.
Moreover, E-Disha, a single point multi-service delivery
system for providing citizen-centric services has been launched in 5 districts
and is being launched in other districts of the State. Also, the Local
Area Networks (LAN) have been established at major buildings and number
of departments at State and District level.
Industries
Haryana has a large industrial base having more than 1,271
large and medium and 80,000 small scale units in the State. Haryana is
the largest producer of passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles, bicycles,
refrigerators, scientific instruments, etc. The most important industries
in the State are the automotive industry as well as handloom, hosiery,
textile and garments manufacturing industry. IMT Manesar is fast coming
up as a prominent cluster of automobiles and auto components. Growth center,
Bawal is another area where a number of projects for the manufacturing
of auto components are in the pipeline. The State Government has been
making all efforts for establishing National Automotive Testing, Research
and Development infrastructure Project in Haryana with assistance from
Government of India.
International Trade and Conventional centers are being set
up at Panipat to promote handloom products and at Gurgaon for promotion
of garments. Panipat handlooms and carpets are known all over the world.
However, new investments in textile sector particularly the readymade
garment is coming up in the State. Besides, the Government is developing
industrial model township at Faridabad, Rohtak and Jagadhari. Many proposals
for setting up new industrial estates at different locations particularly
in Ambala, Saha, Yamuna Nagar, Barwala, Karnal, Rohtak and Kaithal are
under consideration with the State Government. There is a great demand
from industries for allotment of industrial land in the industrial estates
developed by the HSIIDC and HUDA.
Tourism
Haryana offers excellent investment opportunities in the
tourism sector. It has a network of around 44 tourist complexes in the
State. Some of them are:- Blue Jay (Samalkha), Skylark (Panipat), Chakravarty
Lake and Oasis (Uchana), Parakeet (Pipli), Kingfisher (Ambala), Magpie
(Faridabad), Dabchick (Hodel), Shama (Gurgaon), Jungle Babbler (Dharuhere),
Gauriyya (Bahadurgarh), Myna (Rohtak), Blue Bird (Hisar), Red Bishop (Panchkula)
and Pinjore Gardens (Pinjore). Surajkund and Badkhal Lake near Delhi;
Sultanpur bird sanctuary (Sultanpur, Gurgaon); Damdama in Gurgaon and
fascinating pocket of pines at Morni Hills are other attractions of tourist
interest. The Surajkund Crafts Mela of international fame is held every
year in the month of February.
The Government of Haryana has also identified a number
of new sites for creation of tourism spot. It has been undertaking several
new projects, in joint venture/collaboration with private sector, in the
following areas:- setting up of hotels/motels; health resort/spa and beauty
parlours; amusement parks including water rides; multiplex complexes;
golf courses; shopping arcades; etc.
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