26-05-2025
Haryana powers up MSME sectors with Rs 170 crore cluster development plan
Gurgaon: Eleven clusters of MSME (micro, small, medium enterprise) are being developed in Haryana at an estimated cost of Rs 169.6 crore, while a subsidy of Rs 20 crore will also be provided by the state govt.
The move is aimed at developing the industry, with the govt setting out to upgrade technology, common facilities and infrastructure.
An official of the industry department said on Monday, "Haryana Cluster Development Scheme for MSMEs (micro, small and medium-sized enterprises) has plans to establish shared facilities like testing centers, training centers and research centers as well."
Haryana's industry and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh said, "The comprehensive approach towards MSME development reflects the govt's focus on creating a robust industrial ecosystem that can compete effectively in the national and global markets."
Rao said under the scheme, 46 projects worth Rs 158 crore have been approved so far. The minister said the state govt has formed a separate MSME directorate under the startup programme started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to motivate youth towards self-employment. Under this, 90% grant assistance is provided for the mini-cluster development programme.
The minister also highlighted the success of the cluster plug and play scheme, under which 33 projects valued at around Rs 359 crore have been approved.
The govt has allocated Rs 75.98 crore as grant support for these projects.
Rao said the MSME directorate has prepared a framework to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the industries.
When there is a sudden power cut, assistance is duly provided to reduce the loss of production time and reduction in quality. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided on the capital expenditure.
He said the aim is to establish Haryana as a major investment destination of the country and abroad by preparing new enterprise development and regional schemes and policies.
For this, a new enterprise promotion policy has been formulated to facilitate sustainable development through the governance system, promote entrepreneurship, create employment opportunities, adopt innovation and technology and skill development on a large scale.
